Mayor Billy Kenoi, of Hawai'i Island, at HPU's commencement

By popular demand: Mayor Billy Kenoi, of Hawai'i Island, inspires graduates at Hawai'i Pacific University's commencement, May 15, 2014. "Love, aloha -- it doesn't cost any money and it doesn't take any effort. And the most amazing part? The more you give, the more you get and the more you give, the more you have ... and you can never ever run out."

[@alanaibrao]

I has to come back to this video after hearing about his passing. My dad showed me this when I graduated high school in 2014 and any time I struggled I would come back to watch this. He is such an inspiration and this speech makes me feel like anything is possible. Hawaii will miss such a beautiful soul. Rest in Love uncle Billy, a hui hou, mālama pono ❤️

[@umedevelopment]

exactly why I'm here too. Hawai'i lost a good one today!

[@tinavalentine]

Same! May he rest easy!

[@kmockchew]

Same🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@patrickgambsky6290]

100% truth this man gave me advice that changes my life Love this man

[@micahstevens5749]

I wanted to hear his voice one more time.... Love you Billy RIL!

[@maggiemconnor]

me too. Aloha Micah

[@ThePomaif]

Same here. The voice of promise🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@kuehumauga4308]

Because you’ll never find another Hawaiian like him. We love you, Billy Kenoi. E moe mālie i ka poli o Iesū. Until we meet again.

[@Bobchai]

Billy Kenoi was the most dynamic and inspiring politician I have ever met. Unaware of his illness, I was hoping that one day he would run for national office. I'm very sad tonight, and condolences to his family. Aloha.

[@michaelawai6987]

I would’ve voted for him if he ran for Governor!

[@silverspiker]

@@michaelawai6987 he would have WON too💪🏼

[@ANGRYBIRD-8]

I’ve watched 100 times and still watching and showed my kids ! Love it! RiP Billy 😢😢

[@mamatembo24]

the more you give the more you get..and you never run out. LOVE THIS GUY

[@lilymersberg2661]

Such a talent, gone too soon. Rest in Aloha, Uncle Billy.

[@aseulace1519]

I first watched this last 2019 and I'm here watching it again, such an inspiring and well spoken speaker.

[@KanoaDavis]

Mahalo Mayor Billy Kenoi! For this amazing and inspirational commencement speech. It helped me get myself out of a dark and deep hole and dark time in my life. For that. I will always be grateful and we will always appreciate your public service and your inspirational words. Mahalo. Rest in Peace Billy. We will miss you and keep you in our hearts and memories!

[@tekzar808]

One of the best graduation speeches ever. A must watch You will be glad you did!

[@reynitagarcia5008]

I watch it over and over again. so proud to be one of the graduates!

[@reynitagarcia5008]

Thank you Mayor Kenoi! I am so proud to be one of the graduates! It is such a beautiful speech.

[@AmericanLineman]

I was at a United Way celebration on Hawaii Island a couple of months after my wife and I moved to Hawaii. Billy Kenoi was there, he had never met us in his life. He walked up with a great big smile, introduced himself stuck out his hand, then gave my wife a traditional Hawaiin kiss on the cheek. I will always remember that act of kindness. He had no reason to even talk to us but that was how he was full of aloha. RIP, you made the world a better place.

[@iamaloha2]

On Hawaii island, we are truly blessed to have a Mayor and leader that flows from ALOHA, with ALOHA and to ALOHA US ALL.

[@sarahstanley1865]

A very powerful commencement speaker at Hawaii Pacific University. Even if you don't understand all of the localisms, your heart will be touched.

[@04kailua1]

I still listen to this speech and no doubt will for years to come. Billy Kenoi rocks. He was articulate, thoughtful, and funny. You are missed Billy! But his inspiring and kind nature live on!

[@maggiemconnor]

Miss you already Billy Kenoi. Mahalonuiloa for being one of a kind, "you'll never find another kanaka like dat!" Rest in arms of Akua's angels. We love you. Ahui hou, Luna & Maggie

[@junge1984]

This had to have been the best commencement speech I have ever heard!! (Bernie Kumali-Rodrigues)

[@johnnyswave5640]

He's an awesome speaker!!! Billy needs to run for governor. He wears his heart on his sleeve - the opposite of all the other politicians. Plus, he's kind of an outsider on O'ahu, which is good for shaking things up at the capital where hardly anything really gets accomplished.

[@makoa143ify]

Love my Mayor. Since he's been our mayor he has fixed up all the children parks and even built new ones. He's added grills to some beaches. The county now keeps bathrooms and trash pretty well maintained, than before. He is down to earth and a family man. He is a blessing. I can go on and on. He banned GMO companies and truly cares about the environment. We are blessed. I adore him.

[@94hawaiijedi]

I watched this so many times. what a inspiration! I wish he could use this speech and talk to the intermediate students and let them know early, and before they get to high school, what to expect when you get into the real world.

[@geraldinetavares3332]

FIRST TIME FOR ME, IT WAS AWESOME. REST IN PEACE BILLY, WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR GENTLE GIANT. GOD BLESS

[@alwalkerize]

A powerful, authentic, and inspiring "always can" commencement speech. One of the best examples of a speaker who has truly earned the right to share the message of thinking big, working hard, and never giving up.

[@joelm3954]

Geezus, the message and oratory skill are off the charts. Mahalo n Aloha

[@patrickgambsky6290]

Man I love and miss this gentleman Billy kenoi with his select words and his style makes everybody feel good inside we love you Billy kenoi you are awesome rest in peace my brother

[@myronyoshioka8742]

One of a kine Hawaiian...Aloha bruddah and IMUA up there

[@eileenbento2274]

Ahhhh Bradah Billy,You are one da kine true hawaiian spirit..I enjoyed your inspirational speech and your local lingo, miss it since I've moved away 18 yrs ago. God Bless you for your sincere humbleness in which you exude..Love you bradah!

[@SkipFilmProductions]

What a great speaker the Mayor of Hawaii is, the passion he has

[@ramak8812]

Never get bored listening to this great speech.

[@Rethman01]

Great comments from a Hawaii original. Too bad he's in a State where the zeitgeist isn't what he preaches -- but it's good to see a local deliver a conservative message in a state (and increasingly the nation) that badly needs to hear it. And it's long past time for Abercrombie to crawl in whatever hole from whence he emerged and for Billy to be our Gov.

[@christinakay3398]

The best speech ever. Mahalo, Kanaka. You will be missed.

[@warrenmiles4918]

Very inspiring speech. This guy us in touch with the people and has a great message to share and embrace.

[@lindarivera515]

Awesome a very humble guy with so much to offer every one ! RIP BILLY KENOI for the world lost a amazing soul,!

[@captainbill737]

Billy has qualities most politicians lack. He is humble, doesn't BS and he's a great communicator.

[@808_blk_sheep]

The best graduation speech.. ever.. never goofing to find a other guy like him

[@kenetipese4664]

Polynesians.....share the Love, Share the ALOHA with the WORLD. BEAUTIFULLY INSPIRATIONAL.

[@patrickgambsky6290]

I miss this man rest in peace I love you Billy

[@dereksalvatin1836]

How does anybody disike this video.. Much love and Aloha!

[@lilaparong4056]

Keep touching them lives and ears!!! You are amazing!!! Rise up and keep rising up in Jesus name!

[@ernestkawakami8713]

Will be GREATLY MISSED. Gone but Not Forgotten. Pillar of HAWAII. RIP Mayor.

[@ZEvenEsh]

AWESOME!!!!! I Love this! Thank you, Mr. Mayor!!

[@karenhensley9238]

The talk is short - but the knowledge share is HUGH! Listen several times and glean what you can and then share with others.

[@AnonOctopus]

I am watching this for an assignment, but I sure am happy that I got a chance to watch this love this dude already just a few seconds in

[@KaiPeetoom]

motivating & inspiring. Bill for Governor!!!

[@reynitagarcia5008]

He is a wonderful person. He will be a good candidate for Governor!

[@chynnadoll1999]

"No Can"!!!! I LOVE THAT! Most EXCELLENT Commencement Speech, Mr. Mayor!!!!! ;)

[@ashwi2011]

Wow! What an inspirational speech!!!.

[@patrickgambsky6290]

I miss this man so much love you Billy kenoi 😎🤙 forever until we meet again RIP🤙

[@phred25]

CLAP!-CLAP!-CLAP!-CLAP!.. AWESOME! BRADDA BILLY!..PLEASE MAKE A RUN FOR GOVERNOR ONE DAY "SOON"..

[@mariahuata6517]

love this real talk from a real person!!!!

[@junge1984]

More of Hawaii needs to know our Big Island Boy...Billy Kenoi!! "G O V E R N O R!"

[@markyamanaka]

This video should have at least million views 🤔 love you Billy 🤙🏽❤️

[@kenetipese8445]

True Aloha Spirit. Rest in Paradise my brother.

[@jahmatthews1979]

One of best mayor yet💯RIP🙏🏾

[@ai_farani612]

Beautiful speech indeed

[@beijo808]

I absolutely love his speech. Priceless and motivating with the Hawaiian twist.

[@lindadowling8484]

This is the Billy Kenoi that we all loved. He never gave up. Rest in Peace Bruddah.

[@lindadowling8484]

"..humble, kind, compassionate."

[@MsOlmc]

Awesome! We should turn over this government and bring back the HAWAIIANS!!! Mayor Billy Kenoi...GO GET UM, NO SKED UM!!! Build for the nations back the throne of the HAWAIIANS!!! I'm not racist just sick of the BS that's hurting the people. Braddah Kenoi represent Truly Big Island Aloha!!! Honolulu too much damn developments all over the island....SAD!!! God bless you Mayor Kenoi & the best BIG ISLAND!!!

[@Vidaldemonti]

Lucy...keep on dreaming!

[@dahawaiianlion7753]

I show this video every year to inspire my students.......RIL

[@twvanmeter1]

Thank you for sharing yourself . The state of Hawaii needs politicians with a true heart, not the mouth that speaks only for political correctness.

[@itzel50]

Beautiful speech

[@HiloBoiz808]

Love this guy!

[@jordyntichenor352]

this was so inspiring !! thank you !!

[@davidmatheson7036]

WOW. Pretty animated, passionate guy. You can tell, he's humble 'within' as well.

[@str8frnt]

Rest in ALOHA Uncle Billy.....

[@bdshafer]

Awesomeness! Amen

[@makarim]

Such a great speech

[@Dinoxt12]

Billy is the Man....Mahalo

[@zulkafliahmad2638]

A very good speach and inspiration. share at Maybank Sale Convention. The more you get the more you give.

[@delbertnishimoto2306]

EXCELLENT.....VERY HUMBLE PERSON.... OUR NEXT GOVERNOR..........

[@michaelrmcornejo]

RIP Billy Kenoi!!!!

[@maureenquill3602]

Amazing speech from a dear friend❤️

[@bdysrf]

One true bruddah.

[@silverspiker]

No Ka Oi🤙🏽best commencement speech ❤

[@dennisdumancas4258]

BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE GOD BLESS

[@Andyhoffman98]

Kenoi should run for governor or senator. Someone this good needs to serve.

[@chouspit9304]

Awesome speech!!

[@HanaMana05]

God bless bruddah Billy!

[@glenn2277]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING

[@dannymenace9260]

Inspiring and funny 😂

[@tombradleyjr.7788]

That is just simply awesome. Where can I get a mayor like him?

[@8mahatma8]

Inspiring!

[@zag7257]

this was actually fun to watch

[@BudhagRizzo]

And to think, I used to hang out at the beach with this guy.

[@808adgily4e]

Persevere but don't forget the Aloha... This video should be titled "The Commencement Speech That Will Change Your Life"

[@Waynes-xt9gr]

He would have made a great governor.....rest in aloha.

[@Inkontrol7]

Don't be silly, vote for Billy!

[@IJokinawa]

Wow, can that Bruddah motivate you or what?!! He is Da kine!

[@dir-gk]

aloha nui wau.

[@laughteraddict1003]

RIP Billy !

[@tadrewcook]

The end made the speech. I hope he can get his stuff together these days.

[@henrykaona8004]

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[@Alohaonalani]

#CheeeeeeePono Mayor!

[@ot1040]

I stay doing the hawaiian haka

[@hadassahhermoso184]

How can u be the mayor of a state?

[@scottkaalele2273]

He was never the mayor of a state. He was the mayor of a city. There is a governor of the state of Hawaii, but it was never Billy Kenoi.

[@ikaikaxkeahi]

Typical Hawaiian right hea! Rest in Aloha unko Billy 🤙🏽

[@MosesRaymond-g5d]

286 Cortney Street

[@keolagaui819]

Whoa easy HAYN nah jk.. Great Speech!

[@killerbeau95]

hey wherah da p cahd at brah?

[@locta1318]

give' em brah!

[@ashtonkubo583]

feel sorry for the little guy with the white wiskas following him

[@tonganmagic]

Even he felt sorry that he had to speak next. He said, someone told him whatever he does, don't speak after Billy! Lol

[@alohaisnotforce783]

Aloha Is Not Force. Taxation is not voluntary. Actions tell plenty about a person's real idea of "aloha".

[@ceselimilstein]

No ka Best!