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Thousands of fans gathered as his ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean at Mākua Beach on July 12, 1997. According to witnesses, many people commemorated him by honking their car and truck horns on all Hawaiian highways that day.
Mar 9, 2024 · Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s death made for a day of mourning for what seemed like all of Hawaii. Hundreds paddled alongside his ashes, as the respectful air horns from trucks on land echoed across waters, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s ashes were scattered.
May 20, 2020 · When his ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean at Mākua Beach, thousands attended the event and highways in the country saw many more honk their car horns in commemoration.
- Lewis Knight
Mar 11, 2024 · After his body was cremated, his ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean at Mākua Beach on July 12, 1997. Many people jumped into the water to catch a final glimpse of their idol. They weren’t mourning but celebrating the life of one of the greatest Hawaiian musicians of all time.
Jun 26, 2017 · Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwoʻole, a local hero who earned national success with his cover of “Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World,” left an enormous hole in the heart of Hawai’i when he died.
- Dan Ozzi
Jun 26, 1997 · At one point, his weight was 757 pounds on his 6-foot 2-inch frame, making it difficult to travel and maintain his performance schedule. His coffin lay in state at the Capitol in Honolulu, and Hawai'i State Flags flew at half-staff on July 10, 1997. Later his ashes were scattered at Makua Beach.
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Thousands of fans gathered as his ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean at Mākua Beach on July 12, 1997. On September 20, 2003, hundreds paid tribute to Kamakawiwoʻole as a bronze bust of the revered singer was unveiled at the Waianae Neighborhood Community Center on Oʻahu.
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