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The wildfires in Lahaina, Maui have damaged homes, taken lives, and left the community wondering what the future holds for them. In this video, I went to Maui after the Fire, to hear about the wildfires from those who experienced this unfortunate event. I didn’t want to solely hear about it from the news, or people’s thoughts that weren’t there.
So here I am... This is my personal experience. I was honored to speak to the people there and see the volunteers help. These are the voices of Lahaina. These are the stories of Lahaina residents. Mahalo Nui Loa for everyone that participated in this video. You guys are the true heroes! #lahainafire #lahainastrong
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1) Lahaina Gateway- Address: 325 Keawe St. Lahaina, Hi 96761 [phone] Website:lahainagateway.com
2) Honokowai Beach Park- Address: Lower Honoapiilani Highway Lahaina, Maui, Hi 96761

[@JodyY808]

Mahalo, Sean, for filming and conducting the interviews with respect and Aloha. You did a nice job of putting the video together with appropriate scenes and interactions with people in an impactful but positive light. Itʻs true, this kind of "reporting" from a Local boy is different from the usual news media, especially from the continent, that abounds today. Your sensitivity and empathy with feelings of positivity and hope shine through!

[@808frontline]

We’ll said. Sean is a great guy , a very humble and talented martial artist additional to having this amazing KZbin channel.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Awwww thank you Jody!! It means a lot to me that you said that because it was tough since I've never conducted interviews before. But I felt I had too and the ppl have a voice. I'm glad to hear the voices from the amazing people of Lahaina. Means a whole lot!❤️🙏🤙👍

[@JodyY808]

@@SeanKaleponi There have been many interviews with the local people or residents of Lāhainā by news media or other Maui residents. Many of them describe their dangerous and difficult escapes or what they have lost, so they are very sad and we feel for them, but recently many of them are very angry and frustrated about the lack of warning or the blocking of roads, and the lack of assistance from the local and federal government and organizations since the fires. This is understandable and important to know, too. We know a lot of the help has come directly from the people on the ground on Maui, but with all we see about how much has been collected and distributed by state or county, and all the services being offered by FEMA, the Red Cross, etc. itʻs nice to see some positive responses to the unbelievable conditions people are dealing with.

[@alissaswofford4554]

But where are the children & their parents?! There's way more people missing than 'they' are reporting!!!

[@JodyY808]

@@alissaswofford4554 I think the latest FBI list has 388 people, but if whole families with kids were lost and there's no one to report them missing, then they wouldn't be on the list. They still need relatives to come forward to give DNA for testing and identification of the remains they have recovered.

[@pamgl9]

Maui will serve as a window to the world as to what to expect from the government when tragedy strikes. Your community is a beacon of light for all who have eyes to see.❤

[@steves7603]

HOPE BIDEN'S VISIT WENT WELL AND YOUR HAPPY WITH WHO YOU VOTED FOR

[@nadogrl]

@@steves7603- Hopefully the people can actually put that together.🤯❤️

[@samuelturner654]

Under rated comment!!!!!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Beautifully put🙏❤️💯🤙

[@pinschrunner]

Yup with another Hurricane Idalia after Ian's damage last year, Floridians can attest to this

[@faaque]

Lahaina is a graveyard . Return the land to the Indigenous people to do what they want with their ancestral lands . It should be a memorial site . Sacred ground . Bravo to Elena !!! The land belongs to the Indigenous . I am Ojibway from Canada . We are the minority because they stacked the deck against us . Fight for your ancestral lands . Self governance . Pride and dignity . Aloha , my prayers are with you .

[@whatadollslife]

thumbs up Elena ! loved hearing from you

[@SeanKaleponi]

Elena is awesome!!🤙👍💪

[@KimKincaid-mc9ht]

Good luck getting the property back from foreigners who’ve bought much of Hawaii. Also, they should vote out the corrupt govt of Hawaii who allow the BS!

[@cynthiaennis3107]

I totally agree with you, sir. Best comment so far! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@kathlynemarkham3119]

Mahalo I’m also Ojibwa….and love Lahaina a very special place Maui strong 🌺♥️🙏 Sacred ground

[@pamelajonesmd]

"Hawaiian lands in Hawaiian hands." I am holding the vision of people around the world contributing to a fund to help Hawaiians not only keep the land they have but receive back what has been taken through the centuries. Thank you Sean for this lovely work you're doing.

[@sonflowersue.CHOOSE.L0VE]

They need to take action. They were once warriors....what happened?

[@Phoenix8Rising]

Chill, this isn't a BLM rally.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Still warriors💪

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Pamela for watching! I liked it when Braddah said that too❤️🤙🙏

[@keyfield8967]

I want to see more 'Native Hawaiians' instead of somebody named "Josh" originally from Kentucky or Vermont...

[@cheap_Mom04]

Thank you for showing the world the true heart of Hawaii even through the loss. Blessings to all

[@rcarter847]

We are praying for God’s Blessings on all the people helping you.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo!!🙏🤙❤️

[@bonstermonster5260]

Your video helps me get over the anger I’ve had. I’m furious they chose not to sound the alarm. I’m furious the police put up road blocks that actually kept people in instead of letting them out and able to save their lives. I’m furious they did nothing and knew this was a problem for years. Seeing these interviews is very humbling. It seems the elderly, handicapped and the children were the most vulnerable. This fire is truly heartbreaking and should not have happened. My love and prayers to all effected.

[@bw5277]

Is FEMA personnel there? By there I mean in Lahaina or are they vacationing Kihei side?

[@longsilver1]

Hawaii voted overwhelmingly for Biden… and while I feel compassion for the people… part of me feels like their lack of discernment has consequences. Biden’s reaction in mind boggling.

[@noneya7297]

@@longsilver1need to get rid of the democrats & republicans 😂

[@DFerg-gn8lu]

Thank you!

[@bonstermonster5260]

Yes and his sympathies were late! He compared what those lost to his kitchen fire when he was worried he was going to loose his corvette? Kitchen fire? Unbelievable!

[@joycevillano755]

The main reason I love Hawaii so much is not just because the land is beautiful but because it’s people are so amazing! Sending prayers for strength to those who are dealing with this devastation and as much money as I could spare to help. I am so sorry for your loss. Much Aloha.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Joyce for your words of strength 🙏❤️🤙💯

[@jennifer1110]

The lady that you spoke to around the 21+ minute mark that is making teas and holding the space, I feel her so strongly in my heart. I'm in tears listening to her speak about the silver lining. ❤ Many blessings and love from Ohio.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Jennifer from Ohio! Yes, Elena is a strong caring woman!💯🤙❤️

[@yenniepham-morgan1155]

Your kindness and spirit are amazing!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Awww Mahalo Yennie! You have supported this channel for a while and we appreciate it. This donation will go to Maui!! Thanks again🤙❤️🙏👍

[@sadiegirl1243]

Love those kids. Kids are so resilient!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Sadiegirl! I love the kids too!:)

[@BamaSquirrel]

🫶🏻😻 daughter grabbed and saved the cat ❤️‍🔥 🙏🏻 sending light and prayer to the beautiful strong people of Hawaii

[@JoseHernandez-qd6bk]

Yes she love that cat 🙀

[@BamaSquirrel]

@@JoseHernandez-qd6bk 🫶🏻🫂❤️‍🔥 material things are replaceable , life isn’t and she is intelligent to know that. Her fur baby is not replaceable 🫶🏻❤️‍🔥

[@SeanKaleponi]

Yeah, the daughter saving the cat made me smile:)

[@river4462]

Love and Aloha to you

[@GamerGodPlayz-vx6im]

Hawaii has some wonderful beautiful people and we as Americans need to stand up for them, and make sure they are going to be taking care of, they have been through the most tragic experience in the world and they still have love in their hearts God bless them all! Please everyone help if you can because they need everything we can give them 🙏🙏🙏🙏 aloha

[@SeanKaleponi]

🤙👍❤️🙏

[@stellastai7101]

Mahalo for this Sean!❤❤❤Lahaina strong indeed!!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Stella for watching!🙏❤️🤙

[@saramiller8828]

This made my heart strong much respect Sean

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Sara for watching🙏🤙❤️

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Great interviews. Mahalo for sharing their stories and supporting the efforts on Maui 🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Chris!! Mahalo for your kind words and for spreading the message on your platform and for your donations. I feel like us Hawaii Content Creators have an obligation to be a voice but we also do it willingly!:) I appreciate and feel like I'm alongside you and the other Hawaii creators so thank you!👍🤙💪❤️

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

BLESSINGS THE HEALING TENT PERSON IS SO RIGHT AT HONOKOWA. BECOME A TRIBE OF ALL PEOPLES AGAINST THE EVIL ONES.

[@SeanKaleponi]

🤙👍🙏❤️

[@GamerGodPlayz-vx6im]

This is the most positive video I've seen since the fires and thank you for sharing

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Ganergod. I appreciate you!:)🤙👍❤️

[@likits1999]

I love that lady's spirit and communication skills.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Me too🤙❤️👍

[@leeny1871]

These people who have lost so much are still so friendly, positive and humble ❤ They didn't deserve this!! 😢 Thank you for taking the time to do something to help. 😊 Blessings.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Amal for taking the time to watch this🤙👍

[@alant.541]

Sad and heartbreaking to watch, but very inspiring to see how strong and determined the people of Lahaina are. Amazing video, Sean. 🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Alan!! Mahalo for always supporting us Hawaii KZbinrs and more so, supporting Hawaiii during this tough time in Maui! Your encouraging words go a long way👍🤙🙏

[@solarcturius8082]

The people of Hawaii are so beautiful and strong, I love their Aloha spirit, bless all of those beautiful people. 🙏❤🌴🐬

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Solarcturius❤️🙏🤙💯

[@Jourdanishungry]

Such a pure and raw documentation of what's going on in Maui. With me being a local, born and raised and still living on Oahu boy, and as someone who has never visited Maui, it gives me a different perspective of what's happening on Maui after the fires that just purely watching the news doesn't convey. Very powerful words from you Sean, and especially the ones you interviewed. Thank you for this!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Jourdan! Just like you, I never visited Maui until now. And the perspective I have is amazing now and glad to share it with you and others🤙💯❤️🙏

[@elaineshigemoto4373]

what an awesome insider video highlighting the strength, tenacity, Ohana and Hope of the people. All were affected yet all are helping each other. Thank you for your respect and humility, otherwise you wouldn't have earned their trust. Keep Hawaiian Land in Hawaiian Hands. Don't let bureaucrats touch your lands!!! Mahalo Sean for showing that the Lord is in control and will turn ashes into beauty!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Elaine!! That's what I hope for, that no one touches their land! And you put it in such nice words. Tenacity, Ohana, and Hope. Mahalo for always supporting our channel and Maui🙏🤙❤️

[@readbooks9985]

You did a very sensitive presentation. Thanks for getting the community stories out. Mahalo.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Readbooks!! Means a lot that you said that. It was a sensitive subject and the ppl that spoke are amazing!❤️🤙

[@heathermichael3987]

Let their voices be heard! ❤️💕

[@SeanKaleponi]

E Ala E!🤙🙏

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

Glad to hear from native locals who speak the language, & whose families have been there generations. Much ❤️ love to you in Maui.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Much love right back to you Jeanette! Mahalo for watching🤙❤️

[@fogums]

God bless Manny, his experience and words to express it are very humbling. Love and light to all those affected by this tragedy.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Fogums, yeah Manny def started off my interviews and he was uplifting from the start💯🙏🤙

[@tishkerrville8942]

Ooohhhh love that lady w/ the Medicinal Healing booth ! 🌿

[@SeanKaleponi]

👍🤙❤️

[@josephortiz7726]

Stand strong Lahaina we love you

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Joseph👍🤙❤️

[@jeankelly368]

Im amazed how the local folks are helping each. What on earth is POTUS doing? Prayers for these sweet people.

[@shantigs]

what has he ever done? Make better choices America please.

[@firemarshal17]

Biden said “ no comment “.

[@BlackStump172]

Potus is not running the country . He is incapable .

[@Angela-uo4ur]

That is what makes Hawaii, Hawaii. It is the Aloha Spirit.

[@SeanKaleponi]

The POTUS talked about his corvette in his speech so not sure if he knows what really happened but I hope he does🤙💯

[@lisabarnes6919]

It’s true you young and elder together build up your Nation. I will be praying for you all.

[@SeanKaleponi]

🙏🤙

[@kennytam864]

Thank you for making this video Sean. My heart and prayers goes out to the people Maui. This video makes me feel like I am part of the Hawaii community. I love Hawaii

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kenny!!!! You are a part of the Hawaiian community!! My wife and I appreciate your support! Thank you for your contributions and prayers. We appreciate you!:)❤️🤙

[@user-qz5df2dw1i]

Hawaii your doing an epic job your stronger that they know. We see you we hear you Stay strong You just proved to the world how much Aloha you have. Yes your building your nation. Hawaii strong!! 💕💕💕💕

[@SeanKaleponi]

🙏❤️💯🤙💪

[@ballpickerinparadise3481]

Thank you Sean for sharing. 👍🏽❤️ it’s going to a long process to recover but Hawaiians can lead and make it happen!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Pat!!! Mahalo for watching and yes, gonna take a long time but I like how the whole community helps🤙❤️

[@elizabethmchenry3102]

Bless you all. I love the very positive attitude of everyone involved in this disaster. I truly hope that some people do not sell out. This is their sacred land and I am praying that they will fight hard to keep their beloved land. It is hideous for those who want to take advantage of the disadvantaged. Thank you,Jesus for the compassionate hearts of the Hawaiian people.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Elizabeth!! Yes, praying that they stay strong and keep their land! I hope Oprah doesn't buy all of it.

[@m1ssb0ba]

❤️ love the heart ❤️ and the sentiment of keeping Hawaii in Hawaiian hands

[@SeanKaleponi]

Me too!! When Braddah said that, I liked how it rhymed too. 🤙👍❤️

[@highpeacetess]

💯💯 Hawaiians know the land and how to malama. the culture and people and the land are one. You can't have Hawaii without Hawaiians, the Aloha spirit is forever 🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕 Aloha 🤙🥰

[@AmandaFelixEats]

The way people of Maui are still so upbeat and positive even through such hardship is so empowering and inspiring. Mahalo for putting this out and we are watching through 100% every ad! 🤙🏼

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Amanda and Felix! Inspiring and empowering is def what I felt when I was talking with them. Mahalo for watching and for doing a fundraiser and spreading awareness on your channel. We both have crowds outside of Hawaii too so it means alot when you spread the message to help. Thanks again🙏❤️👍🤙

[@teresah411]

Such a heartwarming video seeing the community so strong, working together. Great video, Sean! Thank you for showing us the actual locals and who they are.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Teresa for watching and always supporting our channel and now Maui! The locals are so inspirational!!🤙🙏❤️

[@TurdFerguson1234]

What amazing interviews and great video footage. Elena speaks 100% truth!!! New to your channel and I hope more people see this video. Keep up the great work, Mahalo. ❤️🙏

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha and yes, Elena is inspiring. Please share this video with family and friends! Mahalo🤙👍💪

[@FoodFiend]

You're so awesome Sean! Mahalo for the interviews of the locals who experienced this firsthand. The people of Maui are strong and resilient. ✊

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Misty!!! I'm inspired by you too and you reaching your audience for ppl to help. I feel like us Hawaii content creators have an obligation to be a voice for Hawaii. You do that and I'm greatful to be alongside you spreading the message👍🤙and yes the people of Maui are strong and resilient!! Def got a lot of inspiration from the people of Lahaina🤙👍💪

[@stacietagomori634]

Thank you Sean for this video. Like you said Hearing it from the people and not the media.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Stacie for watching. The ppl without the news agenda is what I wanted and got.🤙👍🙏💪

[@lisaohara7493]

Thank you Sean for uploading this video & interviewing the locals & getting their perspective! It is hard not to be emotionally affected watching & hearing their stories. The Lahaina spirt is strong & it's so heart warming to see the community coming together & helping each other! Mahalo to all the hard working volunteers!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Lisa!! I was happy to get the locals perspective, and I def learned a lot esp knowing how resilient ppl can be!:) and the volunteers were amazing!:) Mahalo for watching🤙❤️🙏

[@XionsHeart]

It’s heartwarming to see the resilient residents so positive ❤ Thank you for sharing and covering this tragic event Sean! Will be supporting the links you included!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kristy!! Mahalo for supporting this channel and Maui!! It was def inspiring and your donations are much appreciated!!!🙏👍🤙

[@telawsonartzy6880]

We've been sending support through our mission and a good friend. As always Maui stands strong 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Telawson!! Mahalo for your mission and supporting Maui🤙👍❤️

[@telawsonartzy6880]

@@SeanKaleponi Our mission has 30 churches and nearly everyone has been to Maui. There is a conscience of love for Hawaii and especially for Maui. 🤙🏾👍🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@charlesdominguez439]

That was Awesome Sean! It's hard to watch with dry eyes. I've shared it with family. They'll all want to see it. Thank you for doing these videos. Genuine as Fudge Brutha... See you next month. 😃🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Charles!! Mahalo for supporting our channel! And... yes, I'll see you next month👍🤙❤️

[@lindagomez3114]

Thank you Sean for doing this, it's beautiful and needed. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Linda for your kind words and for watching 🤙❤️👍

[@francesquinn2003]

Hi Sean. My family & I have been following you this past year while we planned our trip to Oahu. We are great fans of you & your lovely wife. We just arrived a few days ago & all of Hawaii & Oahu are beautiful, but our hearts are with the people of Lahaina. Just saw this video & it’s so heart breaking but you speak from your heart. Keeping the people of Lahaina in prayers and may they all be lifted in spirit to stay strong. Praying for a quick recovery. Thankful for all the wonderful service providers & volunteers. Thank you Sean for making this video. Very insightful! Will be sending funds to the designated links sponsors in your video links.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Frances!! Mahalo to you and your family! I appreciate you supporting this channel and we appreciate you supporting Maui! We appreciate your donations🤙🙏💯❤️

[@Adam_K_W]

Mahalo to You and Your wife for taking the time to do this one! I appreciate you! The courage and resilience of the people there on the ground, giving everything they have to help those who've lost everything is inspiring and heart warming! I agree with the sentiments expressed by many to keep Hawaiian lands in Hawaiian Hands! Bless them all!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo akw! Yes, that touched me the most is that those who lost their homes where still helping out others. And yes , I want the lands to stay with the people. That's what I want most. Appreciate your kind and supportive words!🤙🙏❤️

[@vivt3500]

God bless ppl in Lahaina !! Heart warming video to see locals are staying strong to rebuild!! Thank you for the video Sean! VV

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Viv! It def gave me strength and hope everyone watching and been affected too😋🤙👍

[@alteregos3891]

Thank you, Sean, for telling the human story and not the nonsense coming from the government and the "news" organizations. This is probably not in your thoughts or your motivations, but you are what "They" fear so much because what you're doing is brining life, realism, & love to our Lahaina brothers & sisters. You're inspiring people and bringing them together instead of dividing & conquering. Aloha, good sir.🤙🏼

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Alteregos. Mahalo for your kind message! I showed my wife this comment and it wasn't in my thoughts but I do know that the Hawaii News is favored to have their own agenda so I didn't wanna hear it from anyone else except the ppl. Their voices matter and I am blessed that you watch this, and others will. It's all bout unifying and not dividing. Thank you again for saying that💯🙏🤙❤️💪

[@honu677]

Thank you Sean & Nhi for showing us all these wonderful helping hands that come together for Lahaina, so heart warming and touching. I’ll play this video a few times a day with ad and all. Hope that it will help in a tiny way. Sean&Nhi your effort is very appreciated. 😘😘

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Honu67! !! Mahalo for always supporting us and Maui!! The people are so resilient! And I appreciate you playing the video!! Have a great weekend❤️🙏🤙

[@honu677]

@@SeanKaleponi 🤙😘😘

[@sophiaisabellarose836]

17:50! The traditional medicine makers promoting high nutrition! Make tea, heal people with the traditional ways … YES!! Thank You Elena!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Elena is awesome!!🤙👍💪

[@sappir26]

Wishing everybody who has been affected on the beautiful Island of Maui much success in rebuilding stronger and better. And thank you for sharing their light.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Sappir for watching 💯🙏🤙❤️

[@kaysloan6193]

My heart and soul hurts so bad for you guys you are my brothers and sisters in blood united we stand division we fall we can't let them do this to us love you all love you all God bless you we can make it through this without anyone except for our brothers and sisters and built better than it was before

[@SeanKaleponi]

👍💯🤙

[@MariaLopez-mi4ol]

People coming together and helping each other......LOVE IN ACTION.....that is what it is all about!!!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

I agree Marial! Love in Action🤙🙏💯

[@denisepancurak255]

Aloha Sean, you have always had such a gentle soul while spreading Aloha. Mahalo for filming and giving us an update. 🤙❤

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Denise!! Awww I knew you since my WCC days a while ago. Mahalo for your kind words!:)

[@dariensmith2833]

Wonderful wonderful video!!!! So well done to speak directly to the residents. Elena (17:25 in) speaks the truth - well said Elena!

[@SeanKaleponi]

We loved Elena in the video🤙❤️🙏

[@liltrench5862]

Aloha for this, Sean. This shows how strong their community is for rallying to help one another and how much positivity and hope they have. Nothing will be as it was exactly but it will be stronger. The aloha spirit no ka 'oi!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha! Yes the community is strong and the Aloha spirit lives on!! Mahalo liltrench for watching 🤙🙏❤️

[@jodytoupin1225]

This video is so so touching! These people are so strong and caring for each other.. just unbelievable! I wish I had more money to give. I love your last question, 'what do you hope for the future'? Hope is everything, people need hope to move on and to look forward to something.. very well done!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Jody! I know for many people, that "Hope" is what keeps them going and I just wanna encourage them like others encourage me💯🤙❤️

[@karenwiseman6282]

Beautiful video, I love the strength and unity and love of the Hawaii people, may God bless each of them, and keep Hawaii belonging to Hawaii people. Amen 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Karen! The people are beautiful and the unify together❤️🤙🙏💯

[@michellejosefoodandtravel]

Aloha Sean with the news media and how they are in this day and age, it was good to see this and hear directly from those affected. It was good to hear their stories and most importantly hear the hope and strength they all have despite enduring this devastation. We will continue to send our love, strength, prayers, and support to the people of Lahaina, Kula, Maui, and all of Hawai’i. We know the people are strong and we will continue to stand alongside them now and in the future. #LahainaStrong #MauiStrong #KeepHawaiianLandsinHawaiianHands🤙🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Michelle and Jose!! You two are locals to me since you represent Hawaii and help!! We appreciate you and look forward to talking more in depth when your here and grab a bite. See you soon👍🤙❤️

[@keoniable]

You da man brother. Prayers for the Maui people 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo for your kind words, Keoni!🤙

[@vg5751]

We watched all your KZbin videos, before and after our first ever visit to Hawaii (Oahu) this past June, we visited places you shared and met incredible loving people and culture. To see you sharing this video with the world is heart warming, my wife and I send our prayers to all. Even though we do not live in Hawaii, Respectively, Thank you for all you do for your community and show how beautiful the people of Hawaii are.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo for watching this channel and for supporting Maui during this time! Hope you had a great time in June and please tell your wife we said hi. 🤙💯🙏

[@markemiller1234]

Sean I normally LOVE your videos,,,but this video was inspirational and brought tears. Keep up your great example of Ohana too the world. .......from a haole boy that grew up in Kailua so many years ago now in South Carolina. No other place as such spirit of inter-support, Mahalo Aloha!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Mark for watching and for your kind words! Kailua to South Carolina! Wow! Appreciate it🙏❤️👍🤙

[@GamerGodPlayz-vx6im]

Listen to the people

[@SeanKaleponi]

🤙🙏

[@jasnmykeats]

Mahalo Sean for this touching video for the community of Lahaina. The resilience shows the true strength of the people. We really appreciate the behind the scenes and authentic interviews of the locals. Mahalo also for the links to the donations. The aloha spirit is alive and shown in this video. Maui and Hawaii strong! 💪🏽🤙🏽

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Reyes Ohana!👍🤙Mahalo for always supporting this channel and Maui! The resilience is what really hit home for me and I appreciate your kind words! Hope all is well and look forward to seeing you guys again🤙👍🙏❤️

[@kimluu-nguyen8274]

Prayers to the residents. 🤗 What a selfless thing you’re doing.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kim!! Mahalo for watching! Just wanted to hear it from others and share. 🤙💯

[@wendyswanson1669]

Thank you Sean. As a mainlander who discovered you last year to get the good eats when I moved to Oahu, this hits the heart. I’m back on the mainland now, but if I could be there to help, I would be. This literally brought tears to my eyes, in sadness and pride for the locals. They are amazing people, and even without homes made of concrete and tile… they are still rebuilding. One Ohana village at a time, making sure that everyone is being taken care of. #LahainaStrong ❤❤❤

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Wendy! Mahalo for watching and your support means a lot. Rebuilding one at a time like you said:):) Lahaina strong💪🤙

[@anthonylee2099]

Mahalo for filming and getting the perspective from the people living there.🤙😎

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Anthony! I appreciate you👍🤙

[@deedeew4040]

Sean, I am like a sponge, watching every video about Maui. Your video gifted me hope and peace. I hope you run for public office. You are a wonderful person.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha DeeDew! Aww Mahalo for your kind words. It's the people that make it easy to be nice. They inspire me💯🤙❤️🙏

[@suncat991]

Elena is golden ❤️

[@SeanKaleponi]

🤙👍

[@RodSwansmad]

Aloha Sean , thank you for showing this of the first hand accounts about what the people of Lahaina went through. Yes it’s devastating and yes they will recover. I have no doubt that when the rebuild starts , the materials used for the new houses/buildings will be upgraded to try and withstand another catastrophe. As we seen on tv about the one house still in tact with the red corrugated metal roof will be the roofs needed instead of asphalt roofs. Mahalo Rod 🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Rod!!! Mahalo for watching and always supporting our channel. That makes sense with the Rooftopw. With supporters of Hawaii like you, the people of Lahaina can make it. Thank you for your thoughts and encouraging words. P.S. that lady that was writing nonsense and you replied back to her? I blocked her. Lol. She is my actual relative (we share the same last name) and she rather try put me down, instead of uplift the ppl on her own island. Just had to let you know. Thanks for always defending me👍🤙

[@amyd.gagliardi9177]

Thank you for your moving coverage and for letting us hear the voices of the people. I am humbled by the spirit of the people you interviewed. I will donate hoping that the money goes to where it is most needed. Thanks again.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Amy for watching and donating. The sites I listed in the description are trusted by the locals and been around for decades. I appreciate you🤙❤️🙏

[@WesGarciaHI]

Awesome video Sean and Nhi! Mahalo to all the first responders and volunteers! Love and prayers Maui! #mauistrong

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Wes!!! I appreciate you and awesome your still kicking butt in Martial Arts. See you soon🥊

[@Bonapetite39]

Thank you sean! I really needed to see this . Hawaiian people and those who living in Lahaina are so strong ! Let's help them as much as WE can1

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Bonapetite for watching!! Yes, that's the main thing right now, us as a community helping!:):)

[@Giio_TV]

Im from california where its literally Valley of Wildfires, but this Fire when its in a different area and you knw people from them areas, its hits you like you truly just lost someone or something truly that you loved !!! GOD WILL BRING MAUI BACK

[@SeanKaleponi]

🙏

[@sherryporsch9349]

Yes The most important thing is that Lahaina lands stay in Lahaina hands!!! Don’t sell your land! 🙏🏼

[@SeanKaleponi]

I agree Sherry. Don't sell🤙👍❤️

[@BlackStump172]

Who will pay their mortgages when banks foreclose ? 😢

[@rumtraubenuss3009]

Thank you Sean, much love and prayers from Germany

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha from Oahu to Germany❤️🤙🙏💪

[@user-il7xd3uc9r]

The people of Lahaina have such grateful hearts and GOD LOVES A GRATEFUL ❤ HEART !!!

[@Tunes8863]

And a cheerful giver

[@SeanKaleponi]

🙏💯

[@RestorationRanchHealing]

❤ beautiful Spirit … just amazing and full of peace and love so encouraging ! Thoughts and prayers for all who are experiencing this loss and trauma.

[@SeanKaleponi]

💯🤙❤️🙏

[@NS2Las]

Wow Amazing stories.. From food blog to an amazing story, my heart foes out to all affected. Thanks sean…

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo NS2Las for watching. More important than any food video we did and I was honored to be apart of the Lahaina community🙏👍💪🤙

[@pauletteobrien5200]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Sean. I had to pause before commenting I couldn't get myself together my heart still hurts for the lost ones. But seeing this heart felt video you made is so so beautiful. Yes do not sell your land rebuild. I had seen in this video how much of the ALOHA and LOVE our people have. And yes Lahaina is strong. And to ALL the kapuna that lost they're lives my heart is not swollen with hurt for you have gone home and looking down on your ohana coming together the hurt is still there cause lives could have been saved. RIP to all lost. I am so proud of being an Hawaiian seeing how or people commute together is far beyond words. LOVE FOR THE PEOPLE OF LAHAINA MAUI HAWAII. THANK YOU THANK YOU Sean and this is the most greatest video by far on Lahaina. way better than the media. LAHAINA STAY STRONG.Sean again THANK YOU God Bless you and family. ALOHA MAHALO. DO NOT SELL.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Paulette! Mahalo for always supporting this channel and for supporting Maui! Yes, I don't want the locals to sell. I want them to have their land!:) I appreciate your prayers, thoughts ,and kind words. I was lucky you have talked with so much great people💯🙏🤙

[@CH-vx3nc]

Thank you for making these videos. Thoughts and prayers to all the people affected from the fires.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo for watching💯🙏🤙💪

[@robbyjobarton2637]

Thank you for sharing the other side of this terrible situation. Seeing people helping each other when so much information has been no one was helping. God Bless to all effected. I’m 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼ing for all. I’m a 72 year old female ..

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Robbyjohn! Glad you enjoyed the video. And yes, lots of people helping!🤙💯🙏❤️

[@wendelld808]

The people of Lahaina are very resilient as are most of the Neighbor Island communities. Diversity in the economy is important but no one seems to have a good plan. Until they do...tourism will continue to play a very important part. Maui Strong!!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Lahaina residents are resilient for sure. Maui Strong💪

[@suzanneholbert4677]

That was amazing. Thank you

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Suzanne for watching🤙👍

[@gailsiangco5599]

Awesome Sean Kaleiponi !!! Awesome Hanalei! Security !Lahaina Strong ! Family Life Center doing their best to placing shelter for the fire victims ! I am hoping for a "Beautiful Memorial " Just Like the 911 Memorial " Sean HUGS to NI ,God Bless you two !

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Gail!! It's always great hearing from you! And Hanalei so innocent and such a good heart!:) Mahalo to the Family Life Center! And hoping for the best. Mahalo Gail👍🤙❤️

[@valtoton2982]

God bless the people of Lahaina! The people of Maui please stay strong!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Lahaina Strong💪🤙🙏💯

[@seraphinaeyukine]

I hope your video gets a lot more attention and a lot more people talking. Lahaina Strong and much love to them.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Allison! The best way to get this video out is to please share it on social media. Mahalo for watching👍❤️🤙

[@ItsmeHeatherB]

Make sure you save all documentation on hard drive! My prayers are with all whom have been affected by this tragedy 🙏❤️🤙🏼✌🏼

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Heather 🙏🤙💯❤️

[@jamesfox2857]

i speak a prayer that little man wins the big game so he can help all his familia

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo James🙏❤️👍🤙

[@jingong6587]

Thank you for doing this video for people to see what’s really happening in Lahaina at the moment. The information we’ve got from Mainland news is very limited. I did donation to Maui Strong and hopefully those are impacted by the fire can get financial assistance immediately.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Jim got watching and glad to bring you this video! I appr eciate your donations to Maui through Maui organizations!🙏❤️💯🤙

[@deniseschweertman8103]

God bless the people thank you for showing the real

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Denise for watching 🤙👍

[@tinkerbellstwin]

Sean I am so incredibly impressed and humbled by this video.. perfect example of why people love you. The families of Lahaina, the voice of your incredible volunteers , and the heart of little Hanalei with his big smile saying “Share your aloha” and another family saying we are all one big ohana …….. we hear you!!!! ❤ What incredible strength and positivity and community you all show! This is such and incredible example of perseverance and love! Thank you Sean for this video

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks Lori! I learned about how resilient people are and I got so lucky talking with the people. Thank you for your kind words. And I agree, it should go to the families and def not a fan of the major organizations. I appreciate you for sharing this video🤙

[@cthejourney]

I am so inspired by the people in this video. Sean thank you for sharing all of these people’s story’s and how they feel. The one gentleman that said “Keep Hawaiian lands in Hawaiian hands”. That’s so important for all of you. The other gentleman that said he hopes that when people go back that they say it kind of looks like it use to once it’s rebuilt and not full of high rises. These are very important things. ❤

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha CTheJourney! Yes, these messages were very helpful coming from the people! Hawaiian Lands in Hawaiian Hands and when Haden said that, Haden spoke with a very heavy heart and hoping Lahaina is restored💯🙏🤙❤️

[@LindaYent]

My heart breaks for these people for the utter devastation of their town and homes. I really hope all donations will go to those who lost everything and not the officials who did little to help them evacuate. Very sad so many people lost their lives.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Linda! Yes the donations need to go in the right hands. The links I listed in the description are all trusted! Mahalo for watching🙏🤙💯❤️

[@JR-bw3tr]

Pare Sean ,..... thank you for sharing this very important piece on the beautiful people and the beautiful land .... DONT SELL YOUR LAND ....... Much respect and love and good vibes from the Ramos Family here in the Monterey California area...... thank you pare Sean

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Ramos Ohana from Oahu to Monterey Califonia! Always good hearing from you and yes, I hope they don't sell their land!! I'm glad this message is out. Appreciate your consistent support💯👍🙏🤙❤️

[@Cruisingfoodies]

So heartbreaking. We were there a week before this. We keep thinking about all of those kids. We used the Hawaiian Stevedores also to send goods and all of the sites you mentioned as well.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Gina!! Mahalo for watching and for supporting Hawaii with videos on food and activities, and now when Hawaii needs us most. 👍🙏❤️🤙

[@tracy7521]

Sean…you are the best ambassador for Hawaii. Mahalo for your video.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Tracy! It was the ppl in the video that made it special!:)🤙🙏👍

[@chimesplayer]

This is a wonderfully uplifting and encouraging video. Finally, I have hope for the survivors of this horrific fire. I love the message, “Keep Hawaiian lands in Hawaiian hands.” I also loved someone who said that the way they are helping each other is better than anything the government could do. I love the sense of love, pride, and independence of these people. God bless them! God bless you for making this video.

[@BlackStump172]

If they stick together, then there is some hope for the community .😊

[@chimesplayer]

Amen!

[@SeanKaleponi]

The ppl def inspired me and I'm glad to share this with you and others. There's a song "Hawaiian Land in Hawaiian Hands" too🤙💯🙏❤️