HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR_2022-02-03StatementbyMayorKawakamionthepassingofEzraKanoho.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 3, 2022
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
SARAH K. BLANE, CHIEF OF STAFF
(808) 241-4900
Statement by Mayor Kawakami on the passing of Ezra Kanoho
LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami issues the following statement on the passing of the late
Representative Ezra Kanoho.
“Rep. Ezra Kanoho, known to us as ‘Uncle Ezra,’ had impeccable style and grace. He is a man
that I will always look up to and admire. I grew up in the neighborhood where he lived and was one of
the pesky kids playing ball next door. No matter how many times we ran into his yard unannounced, he
greeted us with a smile to let us know we were welcome. When I became a public servant many years
later, he would greet me with that same humble smile. Over the years, Uncle Ezra grew to become one
of the most notable leaders that Kaua‘i will ever know. He had a way of making everyone he knew feel
important and loved. Uncle Ezra has more accomplishments than most of us realize, but his greatest
legacy was his kindness, gentleness and humility. His physical presence will be deeply missed, but his
spirit will live on in those whose lives he touched, and he will continue to impact our island and
community for generations to come.”
Above photo of the late Rep. Ezra Kanoho (left) and Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami.
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