This is the second part of my narrative about Duke Kahanamoku and I will be squeezing the rest of my story so I can finish it all.
When Duke lived in the mainland he had few movies but none of them became the star of his own movie. Because of that he went back to Hawaii on a later years.
He then became a Sheriff in Hawaii.
On August 2, 1940, Kahanamoku tied the knot with dance instructor Nadine Alexander, who had moved to Hawaii from Cleveland, Ohio, after being hired to teach at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Duke was 50 years old, while Nadine was 35.
He achieved the rank of Master Mason in Hawaiian Lodge Masonic Lodge No. 21 and was also a member of the Shriners fraternal organization.
Additionally, he identified as a Republican.
Duke Kahanamoku passed away from a heart attack on January 22, 1968, at 77. His burial at sea involved a motorcade of mourners, escorted by police, to Waikiki Beach. Reverend Abraham Akaka conducted the service, and beach boys sang Hawaiian songs like “Aloha Oe” while his ashes were scattered in the ocean.
Extending love and respect to Duke Kahanamoku, the GODFATHER OF WATER SURFING beside once a Champion of swimming.
Before I digress, if you’re interested in learning more about the central figure of my story, you can easily find it online.
Duke Kahanamoku accomplished many things in his lifetime and that what we all should be.
The essence of my tale is this: YOU CAN BECOME WHO YOU DESIRE TO BE. I resonate with this quote, as I continually strive to be the person I want to be, and this journey is still unfolding.
I am now off to my Hula show therefore, “A hui hou nō”
