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A fond aloha, Patsy Mink

My many thanks to you, Ms. Mink, for all the wonderful things you gave to Hawai'i. We will never forget your love and dedication to the people of Hawai'i.

You will be missed. God be with you and your family.

Aloha,
Shawna P. Okami - Rosehill

. . .

Aloha, Patsy!

From the Big Island,

Honorable Patsy Mink was a woman of great tenacity and fervor! Our ballots were marked for you in the primary, as on many other previous ballots. God must have needed you to run things up in heaven now!

Our warmest aloha and heartfelt condolences!

Reggie, Genie and Jessamin Kaikealana Ruddle
Waikoloa, Hawai'i

. . .

To a wonderful lady

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Patsy Mink. May she be our angel in heaven.

Aloha,
Jon and Malia de Mello

. . .

My condolences to Mrs. Mink's family

With much heartfelt sorrow I send my condolences to you. Mrs. Mink has helped to teach many of us that anything is possible. She has been a bright star representing the interests of Hawai'i during her tenure in Washington.

As I keep you in my prayers, may the Lord grant you peace.

With much aloha,
Charlotte Gusler

. . .

Patsy lamented

Patsy Mink was on my mind as I was preparing to sit down this morning and write our Hawai'i congressional delegation to lament the current cowardice of Democrats in Congress with regard to our president's demand for an unrestricted mandate to attack Iraq.

I felt sure that her strong, unwavering, reasoned voice was being heard in protest of the pending legislation that would give George Bush the authority to unilaterally decide when to go to war and whom to attack.

Our dismay and grief at the loss of this courageous leader is too deep to express. We feel certain that had Patsy been able to oppose this measure that effectively abdicates the constitutional power and right of Congress to debate and decide upon a declaration of war, she would have led a defense of our republican, representative form of government.

Patsy was a great leader. She will always be for us a symbol of the best that America and its promise could be or might have been, based on a constitution unique in the world for its guarantee of freedoms to speak, vote, and participate in a government based on those principles.

Nan Sumner-Mack
Currently in Rhode Island, but absentee from Hilo

. . .

Farewell from California

I am so sorry for the loss of this fine lady. We thank her for all she has done for the country and the state of Hawai'i. My thoughts are with her family; I know this loss must be so hard. God be with you.

Pamela Tempel
Sacramento, Calif.

. . .

Aloha Oe

For all that you have done to preserve what you thought was right and at times taking a stance that others didn't agree with, I commend you. BRAVO!

For all that you did by breaking the many barriers of gender and race and standing up for what you thought was right, I stand in awe.

YOU WENT GIRL! You did it!

The NATION misses you.

You always fought hard for what you believed in and that will continue.

We weep as we know you are gone....We smile as we know your legacy will go on.

Until we meet again... Aloha oe!

Tammy and John
Waikiki

. . .

Farewell from Maui

Many of us here on Maui will greatly miss Patsy. I hope the state of Hawai'i realizes what she has done for us all.

God be with you Patsy.

Larry M.

. . .

Condolences

My mother, Beatrice Kawamura and Edward Kawamura would like to take this time to send our condolences to the Mink family.

We will surely miss a great congresswoman.

Aloha,
Edward Kawamura
President, M. Kawamura Farm Enterprises Inc.

. . .

Condolences from Mililani

I would like to offer my prayers and condolences to the family of Congresswoman Patsy T. Mink. On more than one occasion I had written to Congresswoman Mink for assistance. She was quick to reply to my letters and help resolve my problems. I feel that she was the best congressional representative from the state of Hawai'i, and she will be sorely missed.

She fought very hard for the people of Hawai'i. Again, my prayers and heartfelt condolences to her family.

Wayne Leighton
Mililani

. . .

A great gift

Congresswoman Mink was truly one of the greatest gifts Hawai'i has ever given to the nation, to the world. An extraordinary woman, a committed public servant, a wonderful friend. No one will ever be able to replace her in the professional, political or personal scope.

Ed. Cassidy
Former HONOLULU Magazine editor and publisher
St. Petersburg, Fla.

. . .

The passing of Mrs. Mink

To the family of Mrs. Mink,

Mrs. Mink was a dedicated and passionate champion of the people of our archipelago homeland. She will be missed.

I first met her at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, where she taught American Congressional Behavior at the Political Science Department in the spring 1979. She was a thoughtful and articulate instructor. Her lessons have served me well over the years.

Over the years, I have corresponded with her office, and came across her in political gatherings. I last heard from her less than two months ago.

I wish you the best.

Aloha.
Mike Chun

. . .

Condolences from Los Angeles

Greetings,

As a former resident of Hawai'i, my deepest sympathy to the Mink family for the lost of your loved one. It is a very sad day for Hawai'i as well as the other 49 states.

She will always be with you spiriturally and when in need, ask her for guidance.

Aloha,
Rodney Villa
Los Angeles, Calif.

. . .

Condolence message to the family of Patsy Mink

To the family of Patsy Mink,

I would like to send you my sincere condolences for your loss. I admired and respected Patsy for her strong fighting spirit and for all that she did and all that she represented. We will miss her and always remember her.

Aloha nui loa,
Carolly Erickson
Kailua

. . .

Condolences

My sincere condolences goes to Mr. Mink and Patsy's relatives and friends.

May she be in heavens and may she rest in peace. This is a sad day in our Hawaii's history. She will be remembered by us all for years to come.

Steve Tataii

. . .

Deepest Sympathy

Aloha,

We met Patsy Mink at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on August 24, 2002 at the
unveiling of the "Duke's" stamp. In fact, we, as many others there listened to her speech and took photos.

How sad and sorry we are hear of her loss.

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to her family and all the people she represented.

Jerry and Terry Guertin
Stuart, Fla.

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Local News Obituaries Weather Traffic Hotspots Town Hall Hali'a Hawai'i Military News Discussion Boards Live Chats Featured News Nation/World News TGIF Calendar Photo Gallery Special Projects Columnists Customer Service Help Page Contact Us Subscriber Services Reader Services Advertising Services			Posted on: Monday, September 30, 2002 Tributes to the late U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink • Submit your tributes and condolences. (Comments may be edited for clarity and style. Please include your name and location.) [Page 1][Page 2][Page 3][Page 4][Page 5][Page 6][Page 7][Page 8] A fond aloha, Patsy Mink My many thanks to you, Ms. Mink, for all the wonderful things you gave to Hawai'i. We will never forget your love and dedication to the people of Hawai'i. You will be missed. God be with you and your family. Aloha, Shawna P. Okami - Rosehill . . . Aloha, Patsy! From the Big Island, Honorable Patsy Mink was a woman of great tenacity and fervor! Our ballots were marked for you in the primary, as on many other previous ballots. God must have needed you to run things up in heaven now! Our warmest aloha and heartfelt condolences! Reggie, Genie and Jessamin Kaikealana Ruddle Waikoloa, Hawai'i . . . To a wonderful lady Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Patsy Mink. May she be our angel in heaven. Aloha, Jon and Malia de Mello . . . My condolences to Mrs. Mink's family With much heartfelt sorrow I send my condolences to you. Mrs. Mink has helped to teach many of us that anything is possible. She has been a bright star representing the interests of Hawai'i during her tenure in Washington. As I keep you in my prayers, may the Lord grant you peace. With much aloha, Charlotte Gusler . . . Patsy lamented Patsy Mink was on my mind as I was preparing to sit down this morning and write our Hawai'i congressional delegation to lament the current cowardice of Democrats in Congress with regard to our president's demand for an unrestricted mandate to attack Iraq. I felt sure that her strong, unwavering, reasoned voice was being heard in protest of the pending legislation that would give George Bush the authority to unilaterally decide when to go to war and whom to attack. Our dismay and grief at the loss of this courageous leader is too deep to express. We feel certain that had Patsy been able to oppose this measure that effectively abdicates the constitutional power and right of Congress to debate and decide upon a declaration of war, she would have led a defense of our republican, representative form of government. Patsy was a great leader. She will always be for us a symbol of the best that America and its promise could be or might have been, based on a constitution unique in the world for its guarantee of freedoms to speak, vote, and participate in a government based on those principles. Nan Sumner-Mack Currently in Rhode Island, but absentee from Hilo . . . Farewell from California I am so sorry for the loss of this fine lady. We thank her for all she has done for the country and the state of Hawai'i. My thoughts are with her family; I know this loss must be so hard. God be with you. Pamela Tempel Sacramento, Calif. . . . Aloha Oe For all that you have done to preserve what you thought was right and at times taking a stance that others didn't agree with, I commend you. BRAVO! For all that you did by breaking the many barriers of gender and race and standing up for what you thought was right, I stand in awe. YOU WENT GIRL! You did it! The NATION misses you. You always fought hard for what you believed in and that will continue. We weep as we know you are gone....We smile as we know your legacy will go on. Until we meet again... Aloha oe! Tammy and John Waikiki . . . Farewell from Maui Many of us here on Maui will greatly miss Patsy. I hope the state of Hawai'i realizes what she has done for us all. God be with you Patsy. Larry M. . . . Condolences My mother, Beatrice Kawamura and Edward Kawamura would like to take this time to send our condolences to the Mink family. We will surely miss a great congresswoman. Aloha, Edward Kawamura President, M. Kawamura Farm Enterprises Inc. . . . Condolences from Mililani I would like to offer my prayers and condolences to the family of Congresswoman Patsy T. Mink. On more than one occasion I had written to Congresswoman Mink for assistance. She was quick to reply to my letters and help resolve my problems. I feel that she was the best congressional representative from the state of Hawai'i, and she will be sorely missed. She fought very hard for the people of Hawai'i. Again, my prayers and heartfelt condolences to her family. Wayne Leighton Mililani . . . A great gift Congresswoman Mink was truly one of the greatest gifts Hawai'i has ever given to the nation, to the world. An extraordinary woman, a committed public servant, a wonderful friend. No one will ever be able to replace her in the professional, political or personal scope. Ed. Cassidy Former HONOLULU Magazine editor and publisher St. Petersburg, Fla. . . . The passing of Mrs. Mink To the family of Mrs. Mink, Mrs. Mink was a dedicated and passionate champion of the people of our archipelago homeland. She will be missed. I first met her at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, where she taught American Congressional Behavior at the Political Science Department in the spring 1979. She was a thoughtful and articulate instructor. Her lessons have served me well over the years. Over the years, I have corresponded with her office, and came across her in political gatherings. I last heard from her less than two months ago. I wish you the best. Aloha. Mike Chun . . . Condolences from Los Angeles Greetings, As a former resident of Hawai'i, my deepest sympathy to the Mink family for the lost of your loved one. It is a very sad day for Hawai'i as well as the other 49 states. She will always be with you spiriturally and when in need, ask her for guidance. Aloha, Rodney Villa Los Angeles, Calif. . . . Condolence message to the family of Patsy Mink To the family of Patsy Mink, I would like to send you my sincere condolences for your loss. I admired and respected Patsy for her strong fighting spirit and for all that she did and all that she represented. We will miss her and always remember her. Aloha nui loa, Carolly Erickson Kailua . . . Condolences My sincere condolences goes to Mr. Mink and Patsy's relatives and friends. May she be in heavens and may she rest in peace. This is a sad day in our Hawaii's history. She will be remembered by us all for years to come. Steve Tataii . . . Deepest Sympathy Aloha, We met Patsy Mink at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on August 24, 2002 at the unveiling of the "Duke's" stamp. In fact, we, as many others there listened to her speech and took photos. How sad and sorry we are hear of her loss. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to her family and all the people she represented. Jerry and Terry Guertin Stuart, Fla. [Page 1][Page 2][Page 3][Page 4][Page 5][Page 6][Page 7][Page 8]
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