Naitoko family remember Halatau

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Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:00a.m.

Tau's grandmother Matalupe Fuimoana

Tau's grandmother Matalupe Fuimoana

Over the last 24 hours Sunrise's Carly Flynn had the privilege of spending time with the Naitoko family as they gathered to grieve Halatau Naitoko.

Yesterday afternoon Tau's grandmother Matalupe Fuimoana let Carly sit with her to chat for a while as she waited for his body to be returned

She says now is not the time to be pointing the finger – now is the time to be celebrating the life of Tau.

 

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27 Jan 2009 01:35a.m.

Trish wrote:

Hey Carly Flynn, your a great person you actually took the time to walk around and say thanks to everyone for your guys presence. Stand under the tree with us without shoes on YOU ROCK hehehehe.

Rick: Your poem is so graceful and warm, very beautiful God Bless you and your family.

Much Love Tau looks like you were only sleeping but with the biggest smile. So as you depart from us on Friday atleast we know you go with a smile.



26 Jan 2009 08:18p.m.

Taryn wrote:

Very touching Rick.

New Zealand needs more people like you.

26 Jan 2009 04:49p.m.

Ms Williams wrote:

Very nice Rick!

26 Jan 2009 02:24p.m.

Rick wrote:

Tau,

I didn't know you but i would have liked to.

This is for you.

Vanish the sun, dim the stars and the moon,
You are here,
Our minds and our hearts, not yet lost a friend.
You have passed thru a door that,.... even after passing,
there must be more.
Your presence no longer, no joyous laugh, no tap on the shoulder,
So does faith lose its... Read More spark, in the bitter darkness, few can bear.
We think of you, and our hearts start to flare.

You stand beside those that remember, love, and respect you.
Let the birds sing your name, the Pigeons, the Tui's,

Let the ocean shout out your name!......
Let the wind whisper....... and finally tame.

Now with muffled drum and white dress best, bring out our Tau, let him finally rest.

Rest in Peace,