A Tribute to Maui "I'll be Seeing You" - Iam Tongi (Cover)

The devastating Maui fires of 8/8 destroyed the only Hawaiian home I’ve ever known, Lahaina, my mother’s hometown.
For as long as I can remember my mom would walk me through Lahaina and detail all of her childhood experiences, from the home she grew up in, to how she’d climb the walls next door to pick ripe mangoes from the highest parts of the tree. We’d walk to Front street to see her old school and sit under the banyan tree at sunset and listen to the mynah birds chatter.
From there we’d ride over to baby beach, visit family and cool off in the shallow waters. Although my mom no longer lives in Lahaina, my family is still there and many of them lost our homes. All of us lost a piece of precious memories in what was a sacred place to us.
Iam Tongi wrote a beautiful song after the passing of his father, and after losing Lahaina, this song was heavy on my heart. All of the memories, the joy of Lahaina will resonate in my heart for all of eternity.
If you’re feeling called to support Maui in any way, I ask that you start first with the Kanaka Maoli (native people) of Maui. Many families lost homes and family members, and because Maui is a small island with one road in and out, it will take years to rebuild what’s been lost.
Here are some ways you can support people directly.
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To my family, the Guth family - you can donate directly at Venmo @guthfarms
Thank you to my Hawaiian friends that joined me in this experience.
Lead Guitar: Joanna Gerolaga (Oahu)
Slide Guitar: Jacob Wong (Oahu)
Background Vocals: Taija Kerr (Oahu)
Lead Vocal: Geminelle (Lahaina, Maui)
Produced by ‪@Tunnelvisionca‬
Shot & Edited by ‪@threehoursago1431‬

[@jjblack2830]

Tears are just rolling down my face. Love you Maui.💪🏾🙏🙏

[@geminelle]

It’s such a beautiful song and means so much more to me now

[@Christy-zv6hy]

Iam, thankyou for a beautiful, oh so beautiful, lovely SONG! Thank You God! I send LOVE to the Universe!

[@robertsowell4110]

Simply beautiful 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@lizzyjeff]

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋this is powerful

[@rubylioness727]

I cry… it’s so beautiful. I’m so emotional. I laugh. I remember. Thank you

[@UNITYzMAMIz1]

Yessss Geminelle...sing it!!! LAHAINA STRONG 💪. Aloha from Hāwai'i

[@mscoffeenews]

Beautiful!!

[@darlenekelii1199]

Beautiful. 😊❤Prayers for Lahaina, Maui. 🙏🙏🙏🙌🫶🤙🤙😢❤😊

[@kendrabryant4738]

So beautiful! I just stumbled upon this video & so glad I did! You made this girl tear up with your beautiful tribute ❤ prayers for Maui 🙏

[@geminelle]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lilamiumi]

Y'all, this is such a beautiful cover. I can feel your heart so strongly. My heart is with the people of Maui each day. Stay strong ❤

[@geminelle]

Thank you so much! Please spread the word so that we can get more help to the people on Maui

[@wmakiling805]

That was so beautiful! Iam would be proud! Mahalos!

[@rosemariefejeran7590]

❤l love this, Gem. Praying for the people in Lahaina, Maui. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@alamapauu2015]

Beautiful and God Bless Maui

[@dauchebates]

Beautiful ❤

[@kickingitwithgigi4065]

🙏🏽🤎🙏🏽🤎🙏🏽