Tribute to Bernard Punikai’a of Kalaupapa

Please see the beautiful tribute to Bernard Punikai’a of Kalaupapa and Hale Mohalu below by Valerie Monson of Ka Ohana O Kalaupapa.

Bernard is the person who named Malu ‘Aina and was a dear friend.  I was a pallbearer at his funeral at Kalaupapa.

Jim Albertini

 

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Honoring
Bernard K. Punikai`a
Kalaupapa Warrior & Champion of Justice
Born August 29, 1930

 

 

                               

We celebrate and salute the life of the great Kalaupapa leader Bernard K. Punikai`a who was born on this day — August 29 — in 1930. Please click on the blue button below to read more about Bernard and why he made such an impact at Kalaupapa, across Hawai`i and around the world. 

Bernard: You are forever our Bright Light in the Sky. 
 

Bernard K. Punikai`a: Kalaupapa Warrior & Champion of Justice
 
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