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| Everyone fondly remembers their childhood. Especially, kamaaina who grew up in Hawaii. Here are a few FUN PICTURES from growing up in Honolulu to age 18 when I attended the University of Hawaii. And time spent in New Jersey. |
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Photos: The vicious Waikiki Zoo lion water fountain, many drank but only one was brave enough to enter its (unsanitary) jaws. Snoopy (original snoop dog) and me in Moanalua.
Like many kamaaina I loved every minute as a kid, and am blessed to have a great Mom, Dad, sister, relatives, friends AND neighborhood. My
first home as a child was a small Waikiki apartment. My Mom worked
as a nearby waitress while my Dad was a Marine stationed at Kaneohe. |
| Photos: I believed in homeland security even before we really needed it. The "pineapple triangle" in Wahiawa. |
| I was a male pageant winner, before it was cool for guys to be one. Actually, it's still not really cool for guys to be one. Thanks Mom. |
| Yes Father, women love a man in uniform! Even a Smokey the Bear one. |
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Photos: Self portrait, meeting ducks and snow. |
| I kept my bazooka in the car in case of an emergency, with my cousin at Sea Life Park by Makapu Beach and Rabbit Island. |
| My first newspaper interview. On the back porch with Darrell and Jim. |
| Washington D.C. wearing my Primo beer belt buckle from the Pearl City factory. |
| My talented 7th grade classmate Susan was hired by my Mom to drawl a picture of one of our three German shepards. I named all three - Kaiser, Lancer and Bon-bon (Prince Boneville, right.) Pretty good German names, eh. |
Bon-bon sit, Tommy, get over here... No you stay Bon-bon, Tom!? Look at me Bon-bon.
My Dad and me in Moanalua Valley. Always fun to be with Dad and our dogs. |
With my sister at Ala Moana and Waikiki beach, and a cartoon portrait
from Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in 1986. |
| With relatives at the Waipuna condominium, notice the original "Crazy Shirt," I am wearing in the garage. |
| Photos: The tiki and me at Lewers Street and Don Ho Lane. My Kings Alley (King's Village today) cartoon skater picture. |
| One of my first jobs in college was at a Hilo Hattie kiosk on Duke's Lane. My sister and me at Honolulu International Airport. |
Photos: The Kamehameha statue in front of the old Federal building. At home on the lanai.
I am lucky to grow up here and Honolulu residents are fortunate to live in a world class city. I value everyday and everyone around me. We must preserve and honor our roots, and embrace our future. |
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