Honoring Eddie Aikau on the 40th anniversary of his disappearance

Legendary waterman, Eddie Aikau disappeared 40 years ago. The Aikau ohana gathered at Waimea Bay Saturday for a small paddle-out and pule to celebrate Eddie and remember the sacrifice he made.

[@OperationHawaiiana]

I am very glad to call him my cousin!!!

[@LunaShimmyDiva]

Touching and brave!

[@gheeriver2657]

Gonna pay respect to the man that saved me. Love you, Eddie

[@joshuaherd1015]

Just saw a youtube comment from a homeless man that got trained to be a lifeguard by him and was homeless and such. Said he joined the air force and was sad to hear about eddie when he got back

[@politereminder6284]

This story 😢

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

“Eddie would go”