Veterans Day, November 11, 2010.
It was the day we returned my dad to the ocean he loved so much throughout his 97 years.
He would have enjoyed the ride, I think.
Four canoes from the Waikiki Surf Club accompanied my dad’s boat, the Nadu K-2, from the harbor, out through the channel, and beyond the waves where the canoes circled around, flowers accompanied his ashes as they were scattered into the ocean, and last words were said in his honor and memory.
That’s the Nadu K-2 in the background, on the right.
Back in the years after the end of WWII, my dad had been one of the founders of the Waikiki Surf Club and its first president, and the club turned out in his honor.
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What a great tribute for your dad. Wishing you the best today!
Beautiful.
He was well loved.
Thank you Ian for all your writing.
It makes me feel close to Hawaii and my family.
Very touching Ian. Mahalo for sharing such a special time with us out here. Rest in Aloha Mr. Lind.
What a beautiful ceremony!!
And the Nadu K2 looks like a super trick mid ‘60s Bertram 31!!