Found Deceased HI - Noah Mina, 35, Maui, 20 May 2019

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Found deceased ... RIP.

ETA:
“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Kaimana Brummel
Cell (808) 281-6799
kaimana.brummel@gmail.com

STATEMENT FROM ʻOHANA MINA
REGARDING MISSING HIKER NOAH ‘KEKAI’ MINA

Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii – May 29, 2019 –

In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 29, a crew of searchers aboard a helicopter spotted the body of missing hiker Noah ‘Kekai’ Mina.

Mina was found about 300 feet below a fall line in the summit region of Mauna Kahalawai.

Recovery efforts are currently underway.

The family would like to thank the community for their prayers and support and ask for privacy at this time.

A statement will be made later”
Sarah Freistat Pajimola
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Tallulah. Lakkey said:
RIP Kekai.
I truly hope that the late start they got looking for you isn't the reason for this outcome.
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Very unfortunate outcome for sure. Police and fire department did searches initially, including with helicopters. At that time, the family asked that the community NOT Join in the search. I’m sure many were willing, but wanted to honor the family’s request
 
Family statement:
The body of another missing hiker was found in Hawaii - CNN
Updated 9:54 PM ET, Wed May 29, 2019
Maui, Hawaii (CNN)Searchers found the body of missing hiker Noah "Kekai" Mina, his family said Wednesday.

His father, Vincent Mina, told CNN that he positively identified his son's body Wednesday morning.

"We are so very sorry that Kekai has passed from this realm, he meant the world to us as a son, brother and friend," the family said in a statement.

"We find solace that he was found, and ask all those that extended their hearts and love to Kekai and to us, that you pause, and take a moment to love and hold those that are dear to you a moment longer than you would normally do."
[...]
"We are so fortunate to have had the time here physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, with him. Those that know Kekai understand what we're talking about. He made a profound difference in ours and many other's lives. He is our sunshine," the family statement said.

"We want to thank everyone from the depths of our hearts and souls, that have been here to support us, while praying to bring him home. We appreciate you and can't thank you enough. Mahalo nui loa pumehana to one and all."
 
SeesSeas said:
Family statement:
The body of another missing hiker was found in Hawaii - CNN
Updated 9:54 PM ET, Wed May 29, 2019
Maui, Hawaii (CNN)Searchers found the body of missing hiker Noah "Kekai" Mina, his family said Wednesday.

His father, Vincent Mina, told CNN that he positively identified his son's body Wednesday morning.

"We are so very sorry that Kekai has passed from this realm, he meant the world to us as a son, brother and friend," the family said in a statement.

"We find solace that he was found, and ask all those that extended their hearts and love to Kekai and to us, that you pause, and take a moment to love and hold those that are dear to you a moment longer than you would normally do."
[...]
"We are so fortunate to have had the time here physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, with him. Those that know Kekai understand what we're talking about. He made a profound difference in ours and many other's lives. He is our sunshine," the family statement said.

"We want to thank everyone from the depths of our hearts and souls, that have been here to support us, while praying to bring him home. We appreciate you and can't thank you enough. Mahalo nui loa pumehana to one and all."
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SeesSeas, I was just getting ready to post this. I got verklempt reading their words. Such beautiful people. I'm so sorry for their loss.

MOO
 
SeesSeas said:
Family statement:
The body of another missing hiker was found in Hawaii - CNN
Updated 9:54 PM ET, Wed May 29, 2019
Maui, Hawaii (CNN)Searchers found the body of missing hiker Noah "Kekai" Mina, his family said Wednesday.

His father, Vincent Mina, told CNN that he positively identified his son's body Wednesday morning.

"We are so very sorry that Kekai has passed from this realm, he meant the world to us as a son, brother and friend," the family said in a statement.

"We find solace that he was found, and ask all those that extended their hearts and love to Kekai and to us, that you pause, and take a moment to love and hold those that are dear to you a moment longer than you would normally do."
[...]
"We are so fortunate to have had the time here physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, with him. Those that know Kekai understand what we're talking about. He made a profound difference in ours and many other's lives. He is our sunshine," the family statement said.

"We want to thank everyone from the depths of our hearts and souls, that have been here to support us, while praying to bring him home. We appreciate you and can't thank you enough. Mahalo nui loa pumehana to one and all."
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This is so beautifully stated... I wish them all the best of the healing that is possible.
 
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