RIP Kawai Cockett-- 1938-2006

[manoasurfer123]

Kawai Cockett — singer, musician, and Hoku Award-winning recording artist — died yesterday of complications from diabetes.

He would have celebrated his 68th birthday on Sunday
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[Ms_Aloha_Nui]

Indeed, Rest in Peace, Uncle Kawai.

Beautiful Kauai was the first hula that I learned to dance back in 1971. May he rest in peace, and my love to Ha'aheo and his mom.

Aloha, ahui hou!

[Leo Lakio]

Aloha `oe. What a wonderful musician.

[achow]

Aloha 'oe Kawai! You will be surely be missed. I love your song Beautiful Kauai.