The Essence of Kalaupapa, Molokai. Father Damien De Veuster

An avid submission: In commemoration & admiration of Father Damien de Veuster. To us the people of Hawaii....The descendents of each resident who have past & for those who still survive. A man, a friend, family member, doctor, confidant will forever be remembered as a Saint. In loving memory of my ohana Mr. John K. Ka'uhane. Kalawao, Hawaii. Mahalo for taking care of my family Father Damien. Me ke aloha pumehana.

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[franciscanschicago]

Much mahalo as this was to very beautiful!

Malama pono from the Franciscan Friars of Chicago!

Yes, now is is a saint.

Mahalo Ke Akua!

[seraphimxx1]

Aloha Franciscan Friars of Chicago! Gob bless you & for the generous reply. Ahui hou!

[HOVDummy]

A far as I understand, the ONLY people "forced, banished and perished" to Moloakai, specifically Kaalwapau, and later Kalawao were "lepers."

[seraphimxx1]

Kalaupapa is a leper colony so yes youre absolutely correct when saying that the ONLY people "forced, banished and perished" were "lepers."

[Cocalighto]

Long live Father Damien who offered his life helping the sick. I am so proud this great man came from MY COUNTRY!! In october he will be declared a Saint!!

R.I.P. Pater Damiaan, u zal voor altijd een voorbeeld blijven van onbegrensde mensenliefde.

[seraphimxx1]

Mahalo nui loa Cocalighto. Belgium birthed a beautiful, dedicated & most compassionate man. Excited & anxiously awaiting for Octobers celebration.

[celtpilot]

beautiful shots

[seraphimxx1]

I'm a direct descendent of the first Hawaiians who were forced, banished & perished to the island of Molokai. I just wanted to express my gratitude, appreciation & love for our Father. I love you Father Damien. Mahalo nui loa for helping my family. Our people. I'm here today because of you. My visit there made a profound impact on my spiritual & psychological self. How fortunate are we?