Eddie Would Go: The Story of Eddie Aikau

According to his supporters, this is a story of a brave, selfless Hawaiian who risked his life surfing large waves and passed on attempting to save his crew.

[@HaHaroni]

Eddie Aikau. He was a true hero, not just for Hawaiians, but for all people.

[@mojojoji5493]

The will of aloha Eddie gave us great pride

[@dove24012]

if i'm one tenth the man eddie was... all will be good

[@bellajen9997]

500 rescue attempts 0 deaths. That man is in heaven surfing swimming and fishing

[@xhyre179]

Bella Jen real life Baywatch

[@garythomson3520]

I never met you Eddie, I have only heard the stories. From an old man surfer to one forever young, Thank you for your inspiration throughout my life. To the Aukai family. So sorry for your loss, so long ago. I live on a distant shore and can tell you that Eddies spirit has touched these waves.

[@rosacortese]

I'm lucky that I saw eddie when he was working and surfing the bay. I was sitting on the beach and watching as eddie surfed a wave in. Eddie ran up the beach with his red gun. He was intently watching as a black guy that was out was trying to paddle in through the shore break. Eddie would wave to the black guy to retreat back out because a set is comming! Finally, the guy got in, after eddie guided him..through that mean swamping shore break....man, I'm happy I saw this act of kindness! aloha

[@politereminder6284]

I am here from Comedy Central's _Drunk History_ of all places. It had me in tears.

[@magneto44]

same here

[@humblefrommaui]

Eddie Aikau neva die. He went go claim his destiny to roam the oceans of Hawaii

[@paikeakehlani5392]

Although eddie is gone his spirit and legacy will live on forever. A true Hawaiian. My family is Hawaiian but living in Australia and even here on the coast of aus everyone knows eddies story and keeps it close to their hearts. When I was 3 years old my uncle first put me on a surfboard that had ‘Eddie would go’ written on the nose. Every board I’ve owned since then has the same thing. Eddies story was one of the first stories I learnt and I live by ‘Eddie would go’. Rest In Peace Eddie.

[@jakeselenakalima2711]

R.I.P EDDIE AIKAU!! WE WILL ALWAYS LUV U HERE IN HAWAII!!

[@christophlieding734]

Shit I am crying again and I am a man I thought. Eddie we love you for ever >>

[@dove24012]

hey man, crying doesn't make you less of a man. we're all human, dude.

[@samiamisme]

christoph lieding ....a real man is a man who can cry👏

[@politereminder6284]

I am crying 😢. No shame.

[@xhyre179]

samiamisme you gotta cry like a man

[@raspedionizuka9789]

lol

[@BrunoHCostaS]

Eddie Would GO ! RIP. True Hero. Peace from Brazil!

[@adjrnyc1]

My high school football coach told me the story, and after watching this im glad he did

[@alohavane]

eddie would go... eddie we will love you forever... god bless u! you are a hero.. always with your aloha spirit. thanks for posting this.

[@brenttaylordotus]

When I was younger I moved to Hawaii to surf. Learned all about Eddie. Much respect. Miss Hawaii and the Hawaiian people.

[@nick9952]

A true hero and an inspiration for all

[@cyranodeluk]

Eddie will live on forever... much love to the Aikau ohana!

[@2funnyhawaiians]

Whenever a friends in a pinch and you're not sure whether to help or not just remember, Eddie would go.

[@shermaihiaea3041]

Lyman is dead Lyman should have not let him go captain David panicked

[@johnboy1396]

Made me cry I love Eddie he was selfless

[@Ireland617]

This is so sad. Eddie is a hero. I live in Honolulu and I've been to Waimea bay several times. The waves can be pretty high. One time my wife was wading in a tide pool when a rogue wave came up over the side and slammed her into the rocks. She came out bruised and bleeding. This was on the North Shore. Eddie saved hundreds of lives up there. He was truly skilled and talented at what he did. True to himself, he set out to find help for the capsized crew of the Hokule'a and was never seen again. I believe he is at peace in heaven now. I have a shirt that says, not Eddie Would Go, but that Eddie Went. He is a true Hawaiian hero. Liked and saved.

[@fatherthomas1575]

Eddie claimed a new fan today, RIP

[@nanakuli23]

Eddie aikau a legend forever in our hearts of hawaii nei

[@CollinSynyster]

I actually cried when I saw this. It's really sad.

[@Stoatfacelanust]

It was actually Mark Foo came up with the Eddie Would Go slogan

[@nileshjak8210]

Eddie was a legend.

[@adampress9788]

Incredible! I stood next to his memorial at Waimea bay last week and swam in those waters. Aloha.

[@vickielewis3848]

What a beautiful story of Eddie. I am 74 and never knew the backround of the Hokulai'a incident. I remember it being in the papers. Eddie and Duke are watching over Wiamea. I always enjoy watching the Eddie contest online and the next generation coming along. Nowadays there are float vests and waverunners and it's still hairy. 🔜🇺🇲👊

[@deecohen1383]

I never knew the story. So sad. Whatnan amazing person he was. Really sad. The Eddie is iconic

[@jakeselenakalima2711]

R.I.P EDDIE AIKAU!! WE WILL ALWAYS LUV U HERE IN HAWAII!!

[@kbvilla]

It's unfortunate for the family for sure. But the legacy that Eddie left will be here long after we've left this Earth.

[@chrisnizer5702]

Eddie would go and Eddie DID go. He made the ultimate sacrifice attempting to save his crewmates, RIP.

[@tonifrancis2189]

As far as I'm concerned, the Waimea Bay is watched over and belongs to Eddie now.

[@ogpjmking606]

Toni Francis Waimea bay

[@tonifrancis2189]

Oh thanks Typo! Corrected!

[@illusion887]

WE LOVE YOU EDDIE!!

[@tiaresamoa]

have great love and respect for you Eddie. true Hawaiian Polynesian and we'll forever remember you

[@kbvilla]

Noone should be allowed to pick up a surfboard without learning about Eddie first.

[@KaohiWaianae]

May 4, 2011 Mahalo for sharing!

[@bo8211]

My science teacher's quote beside his picture was "eddie would go." I now know why.

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

Eddies has an time legendary status.

[@dove24012]

eddie would fuckin' go.

[@jummybear825]

Forever in peace eddie. He'll your prally on a island somewhere living the dream.

[@jellyaikau9528]

Rip great great grandpa

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Eddie..DID go!

[@JessySketch]

Did not know anything about this guy until the rock on The hero show mentioned it

[@lstack938]

Thank you!!(:

[@guitaroon]

I would have to agree with you, but we do not know exactly what were the sea conditions. If the waves could easily destroy that boat, even superman would get tire of paddling against a current with big waves breaking at him. Paddling 12 miles with good conditions its pretty hard, now Imagine on a hurricane.

[@danielmerl4375]

Does anyone know the exact title of the song that is being played 50 seconds after the start?

[@Eharmonicz]

True legend

[@kekoaalip2078]

The first song was a kiho'alu (slack key) version of the song Hokule'a and the last song was Pauoa liko ka lehua. Aloha Eddie, maika'i kou ola nani.

[@krobinson3827]

what do i type in to listen to it

[@crzyninja77]

such a great guy

[@jameshennessey9928]

Eddie would go!

[@newman447]

eddie aikau was a living legend, and not just a surfer but a waterman. sad though it is that he died, it was a fitting way for him to go, always thinking of others, a hero. fuck all haters.

[@bvausch1]

i heard the story in person and it brought tears to my eyes

[@williamtaylorwinn6720]

Eddie went! Much Respekt to THE aikau Family.After Fishing out of Honolulu since 1996I've learned that the waters around HawaiiCommand great respect,beyond the contrary,It's not always flat and glassy weather,the natural landscape of the islands channels produces wind tunnels (blowholes) thruThe passes,prodominatly strong NE trade windsWill intensify when channeled thru the steep turain of the mountains meeting the sea,I've xperianced 50-60 ikt winds within 10 miles off the islands,then watched it drop to 10kts after crossing a wind line and entering protected waters from a natural wind break,usually a mountain or geographical anomaly,fishing from Alaska to New Zealand , some of the worst seas I've experienced were between maui And big island,close to were Eddie met his fate,His family member(nephew) kimo aikiua was my crew member for many years aboard the "F/v. Marine star out of Honolulu,he was a great guy and one of the hardest workers I know , Thank you eddie foot your sacrifice,And stillvwatchingvover us.}+}+}~~Capt,William winn,Marine Star,Ocean Pearl,Princess jasmine2,seatrail,missjane,Rachel,golden sable,Hokua.and kimi 1,,

[@dallassanders2572]

yes unko eddie i will always miss you bra i know u turned into your amakua and went on your way.chee!

[@mojojoji5493]

Cheers brah we all miss Eddie

[@christophlieding734]

+dallas sanders Tears rolling down my cheeks what a guy. A true hero what a inspiration. It is a long way almost nobody could do what he attempted > Moma Aikau please don't cry.

[@corimuae]

Eddie would go! miss u HAYN

[@bvausch1]

i was here at the north shore snd never knew the legend

[@Oothur13Garona]

9:20 This is an absolute truth!

[@kurtwebster9550]

Awesome

[@lukitasbcn]

DESCANSA EN PAZ EDDIE

[@ANARCHYACE]

@kbvilla i havent picked one up yet but theres mad respect for Eddie

[@hawaiiandestiny808]

man eddie we miss u bra even i wen learn bout eddie befo i wen surfing

[@thedorthvader]

does anyone know the music that starts at 0:30?

[@gguzman710]

yah eddie love

[@Dan5482]

He would go...

[@edwardfigueroa1977]

The hero

[@DaSkillaBros]

The Hero

[@mamoahina]

@tomtomiz he told the sister that it was like being in heaven, meaning a tranquil, beautiful place.

[@ew1068]

The captain should said hell no. What on earth was he thinking

[@obakeSARU81]

No Eddie this year for 2012 :(

[@obakeSARU81]

I was wondering if anybody knows what song Clyde is jamming on the acoustic?

[@cam6123]

rip eddie

[@getgoodusa]

fly on Eddie Aikau

[@crazydang101]

WE MISS U EDDIE WHAT IS THIS SONG?

[@ripsawedcunt2108]

eddie is in hidin in the reefs protectin surfers from sharks

[@litoloco4fish]

🤙🏽❤

[@kellybrown6988]

His nephew just stabbed his young son then hanged himself. Eddie would be disappointed.

[@mamoahina]

I totally agree with kbvilla.

[@Artemitos]

Hmm, maybe God has taken Eddie to have the honor to surf with him. Just a thought. PS: thumbs up for the article ofc.

[@tomtomiz]

Hey guys, I´m not originally english, can you help me out with 1:54 ?? WHAT is in heaven? Would like to know what he said! thx

[@madworldfan123]

what's the song at 8:04

[@cod4surfer]

Eddie Would Go

[@kuuipokelii8643]

The news guy can't say Eddie aikau good

[@raspedionizuka9789]

so dont play the hero is the lesson here?

[@seinj9013]

really strange that a pro big wave surfer and lifetime lifeguard, couldn't paddle on a big board with a leash attached 12 miles to shore... I think eddie was murdered!

[@Rassamdul]

@Spaminator92 i might have been picked up by an unknowing sailor. Or maybe its on a island somewhere

[@phsoftnet]

and he said what?

[@BayAreaHype49]

same the rock brought me here

[@etihwttam]

Rule number one of ocean survival, stay with the group. No one is superman. 10 miles in high swells up wind? What about the current? Even in a canoe it would be hell. Anyone here ever paddled more than 2 miles without food or water? And the second you stop paddling, you backslide. Sisyphus had it easier.

[@thepineyapple]

etihwttam the point is that he went. He tried to save these people regardless of how dangerous it was. He wasn’t thinking about himself, he was thinking of them. We should all hope to be as good of a man as he was.

[@845tina]

shoots

[@k1llaxXx]

SHARKKKKKKKKK!!! nah nah

[@808BOMER]

hawaiians 4life cheeee woooo

[@JMort95]

@tomtomiz a good place

[@80dot]

well,i guess surfin aint nobodys salvation! he was a good guy tho? sometimes good aint good enough.

[@thepineyapple]

weed puller you’ve obviously never surfed before.

[@qwqwqwqwasasasasz]

I think he got killed by a shark. There are many tiger sharks near shore and even more out deep where he was paddling trying to get help. He was a sitting duck

[@dallassanders2572]

more like he became da shark duhh😣😣

[@wayn0o]

cause he was such a great hawaiian man who died