I was watching Antonio playing in the yard as Billy passed by.
"Hui!! Mary!!" I called out to him in full Mahuish splendor!
"Catch ya Darling" He waved and slowly moved his okole towards my hale.
"You look so radiant, Billy!" I told him.
"Yes, I am GLOWING." He tilted his head and proudly told me.
There was something different with Billy.
Den out of blue, he blurted out "Pat died!"
I stared at him and didn't want to know yet needed to know which Pat.
"Who?"
"Pat...the manager of....."
He saw my face turn as my hands started to shake. I didn't get to say goodbye to my friend, Pat.
Pat was a strong woman. She was kind to everyone. Not a negative word about anyone. She suffered two devastating losses two years in a row. Her two young sons perished in automobile accidents. Yet, she continued her life not in bitterness but by helping others. Pat loved to party. She was the Manager of Club Kekai's. Loved and Respected by all who met and knew her.
God bless you Pat.
"PATRICIA "AUNTIE PAT" NALANI POHANO, also known as PATRICIA NALANI POHANO-CRAWFORD, 62, of Honolulu, died May 5, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Club Kekai general manager. Survived by husband, Jerry Crawford; son, James Pohano III; daughters, Lisa Lynn Pohano and Mona Keliinoi; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Billy Weir; sister, Eiko Dodds. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire. "
(Courtesy of The Advertiser.com)
Until we meet again.
Lynn
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