Eddie Kamae Virtuoso of the ukulele and leader of the "Sons of Hawai‘i". Eddie is also a musicologist whose tireless interviewing and collecting has saved many old songs which would otherwise have been lost.

Aunty Clara When Hokule‘a anchored n Honaunau Bay on it first training cruise Aunty insisted on sailing with us, I could not refuse. She became the beloved elder and self-appointed guardian of the vessel. When we arrived in Honolulu, she kissed me goodbye and said "Mahalo, Captain. Now I can die happy."

Iolani Luahine Hawai‘i's foremost exponent of the dance. When she danced, she was the spirit of the dance. Hawai‘i is infinitely richer for her having lived among us.

Gabby Pahinui

Cyrus Green

Her Royal Highness Salote, Queen of Tonga

In 1973 I was commissioned by C. Brewer, Ltd to paint a portrait of the late Queen Salote of the Kingdom of Tonga. Portraits of those who have recently died are the devil to do because of the host of relatives and associates who knew them, each cherishing a different memory.

After consulting close associates, I finally had what I considered a good likeness. I called upon her physician and three of her ladies-in-waiting to view the painting. The ladies arrived and I turned the painting towards them. I saw a flash of recognition and then they assumed the posture of respect approaching on hands and knees, they crawled towards the painting. I realized I had been successful.

Judson Brown An elder leader and historian of the Tlingit Nation of Alaska. Brown was a fisherman who became a leader in the long struggle for civil rights and reparations. His wisdom continues to inspire cultural revival among the people of Northwest Coast Indian nations.

Ka‘ahumanu The favorite wife of Kamehameha regarded as beautiful and spirited. She ruled Hawai‘i from 1819 to 1832 and was responsible for the eventual acceptance of Christianity in Hawai‘i.

Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop Bequeathed her entire estate to found and support a school for Hawaiian children-The Kamehameha Schools, known also as Bishop Estate.

Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III)