The 98 Year Samurai

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check out this photo i saw today of my grandpa and grandma. my grandpa was all about family, loyalty, and respect. he was born in america, but a true japanese samurai by heart. and my grandma put my grandpa first and respected him and his decisions to the fullest.
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driving over to the east side, the place where my grandpa and grandma wanted to be together till eternity.
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heavy rain but it’s ok. to me, it’s just tears from heaven.
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and had some crazy accidents today too. this was a 4 car accident in the lifelike tunnel. thank goodness we didn’t leave 5 minutes earlier or it could have been us.
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and another one in aina hina. it’s crazy how people in hawaii can’t drive when it’s raining. i guess cause we’re not use to rain.
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finally, my grandpa and grandma can be together forever! this is a very sad, but yet happy day of my life. ever since my grandma passed away 8 years ago, my grandpa wanted to go too. every time i would go and see him, he would point up to heaven and say “i like go already. enough already. i like be with grandma.” well, my grandpa’s wish finally came true. cheers to the both of you!
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i’ve never in my whole life met such a loving couple. a story of first love as teenagers, to last love as great grandparents. there was nothing that could break this bond of love, loyalty, and family.
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this is how i remember my grandpa. a true samurai that loved his family, and loved his life. just by growing up and having him in my life, i learned many wonderful things. mostly, i learned how to live a happy life! thank you grandpa for all the love and inspiration. i love you very much! i’m happy you are finally with grandma. please give her a big hug for me.

KIRBY FUKUNAGA
ハワイで生まれ育ち、プロサーファー、フォイラー、スキンダイバー、カメラマンの肩書きを持ち、ウォーターマンとして、海で多くの時間を過ごし、海から多くのモノをもらいながら生活しています。彼が伝えようとしていることは、海がある生活は僕らを豊かにしてくれるということ。そして、自分だけではなく、いろいろなことをみんなにシェアし、人生を楽しむということ。現在は、ハワイでプライベートサーフィンガイドを主催。
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