The Duke

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translation: Aloha-“the breath of life.” It comes from “Alo,” meaning presence, front and face, and “ha,” meaning breath. Aloha is a way of living and treating each other with love and respect. Kaliani-sea and sky

The Duke Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Hawaii’s Polynesian Legend Olympic swimmer-strokes freestyle Represented USA & Hawaii Shattered all records and brought surfing to the world! Embraced Kaliani Surfer's Mantra Life Saver and introduced surfing to the mainland, The beachboy gentleman (1890–1968)

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Robert Gorelick

Date: 6/3/2022 7:13:00 AM

He was strong, noble, compassionate with a magnetic personality a fine unearthed history Anaya! Robert

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/7/2022 8:07:00 PM

Thank you, Robert for your kind visit. I am impressed with your accurate description!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/17/2022 7:53:00 PM

The Babe Ruth, The Pele, The Michael Jordan of Surfboarding; that's for sure. All hail the Duke! Thanks, Anaya! :) gw

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/18/2022 4:31:00 PM

My pleasure HANG LOOSE...; ) gw

Deb M

Date: 4/10/2022 8:56:00 PM

Hi Anaya….I haven’t heard of him but he must be nice with such a lovely title….The Beachboy Gentleman” . Has he recently passed away Anaya? Debx

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/12/2022 10:18:00 AM

Northeastern Arizona, United States. I think that's where Rico resides, Deb M.

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/11/2022 8:51:00 AM

brought surfing to the world while--overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. Brought surfing to Huntington Beach, California! I think he also hung out with the gidget inspired Kathy Zukerman!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/8/2022 11:23:00 AM

The beachboy gentleman! Enjoyed! Aloha!

Deb M
Date: 4/10/2022 8:57:00 PM

Do you live in Hawaii also Rico? Debx

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/9/2022 5:33:00 PM

"Waterman" And the Kuhio Beach Hula Show! There's always Duke's restaurant at Malibu, I took the picture of the statue, in Malibu, last summer.

Rico Leffanta
Date: 4/9/2022 10:42:00 AM

"The Waterman" is a current hit, but come to Kuhio Beach in August during Duke's OceanFest! Aloha!

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/8/2022 5:31:00 PM

Aloha Rico, I am not finished yet! There is a documentary out about the magnificent man! Kathy Zuckerman the real (Gidget) been working as a hostess at Duke’s in Malibu for many, many years! In her mid-70s! She’s an “Ambassador of Aloha.”