A Candle of Love

Robert Kamaka
Born – July 20, 1927, Keaukaha, HI
Passed-Away – December 13, 1993, Honolulu, HI

Dad lived a crazy life! He was a man who did what he wanted whether you liked it or not. Maybe that is where I get it from.

Dad was married twice. With his first wife he had 5 children. With my mom, he had 8 more. (Go dad!) I was the last he had (we think), but he later adopted another baby, my brother.

I don’t remember much of his early years as I was not even a twinkle in his eyes back then, but his first job I remember was as a Wally World employee. I’m not sure how the company made any money because Dad would let people on rides for free.

His last job before he retired was a campus security for Stevenson Intermediate School on Oahu.

Dad had diabetes for as long as I can remember but his last 5 years were the worse.

I will remember him for his strength, bravery, courage, and humor. He was my protector, my counsel, and my friend.

I MISS HIM!