Byron Kazuo Harano
I cannot believe my childhood friend is gone. I last saw Brian in 2009 just before I departed for work in Kuwait. Brian was very happy as he just purchased a motorbike. I knew Brian since the 7th grade when we became friends at Samuel King Intermediate (affectionately called "King Zoo.) and been friends right into adulthood. I learned of his passing only now through another mutual childhood friend still living in Kaneohe. Brian is the most ethical person I know of, Brian lead a life honoring friends, family, and God; Brian never dared to date a friend's "ex" nor did Brian ever get in the way of anyone's dreams. Even when I dishonored Brian with my lying, his response was to forgive me! Brian even gave me a round trip ticket to California to visit my children when I was "down on cash," this was a ticket he had won, but decided to give this as a gift to me and my children. I could never thank Brian enough, Brian was there through my divorce, my return to Hawaii and upon the birth of my fourth child (a boy). Forgive me my old friend I was not there for you as you were for me. Forgive me Brian I missed your wedding, missed your daughter's birth and missed honoring you upon your passing. Forgive me my dear old "friend...my OHANA." To Mr and Mrs Kobashigawa, Brian's wife, daughter, sisters, and surviving family members. "My deepest empathy and condolences on Brian's passing." The grief I feel I know is nowhere near your's, but I mourn with you. Sorry I missed honoring Brian, I been here in Kuwait and did not receive this news until now. "Good bye for now my dear childhood friend. I will see you in Heaven's Gates forever praising Jesus." I will miss your smile, encouragement, the life you had in you, most of all Brian....I will simply miss your friendship. I love you Brian Kobashigawa....may YAHWEH now keep you forever as His. Aloha Oi.