Saturday morning we had the priviledge of taking out the Billick family and friends to wish Aloha No (a final farewell) to their friend and mother, Chieko.
It was a gorgeous morning to say goodbye, as the sea was calm and the skies were clear. We cruised out aboard our 72' Motor Vessel east towards Diamond Head and were joined by Kahu Kale who performed a lovely service on the meaning behind Aloha and how all of us are connected through the Spirit of Aloha.
Chieko was released in a lauhala basket, which to those of you who are not familiar, is a handwoven Hawaiian basket. After her release, her closest friends and family release long stem roses and loose rose petals to mark the location of her sea burial visually, while our Captain recorded the GPS coordinates. As we cruised back towards the shore Kahu Kale serenaded us with Aloha Oe and other Hawaiian melodies.
Sushi being Chieko's favorite food, her friends and family then proceeded to toss individual California Rolls into the ocean as one last celebratory toast of remembrance to a good life.
It was a gorgeous morning to say goodbye, as the sea was calm and the skies were clear. We cruised out aboard our 72' Motor Vessel east towards Diamond Head and were joined by Kahu Kale who performed a lovely service on the meaning behind Aloha and how all of us are connected through the Spirit of Aloha.
Chieko was released in a lauhala basket, which to those of you who are not familiar, is a handwoven Hawaiian basket. After her release, her closest friends and family release long stem roses and loose rose petals to mark the location of her sea burial visually, while our Captain recorded the GPS coordinates. As we cruised back towards the shore Kahu Kale serenaded us with Aloha Oe and other Hawaiian melodies.
Sushi being Chieko's favorite food, her friends and family then proceeded to toss individual California Rolls into the ocean as one last celebratory toast of remembrance to a good life.
For more information on Chieko's life, and to share as a part of her Online Living Legacy please visit her site below.
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