Ikaika Tan
June 5, 1987 - January 5, 2005
Son
Brother
Father
Friend
Rest in Peace.

From: rpviernes   (Fri Jan 7 13:31:45 2005)
Rest In Peace

From: Tiffany Balangue   (Mon Jan 10 20:27:46 2005)
He was a great friend. Always said hi...with a beautiful smile on his face. Rest In Peace Kaika...love you!

From: penif@hotmail.com   (Tue Jan 11 14:47:31 2005)
I dont know but but you look like a nice kid thats full of potentual and rest in peace and i see when i get there

From: jordyn angelo   (Thu Jan 13 14:10:07 2005)
Ikaika I love you, I miss you.

From: Coach Hernandez   (Thu Jan 13 14:59:37 2005)
Ikaika Tan was a tremendous person, and the entire Kapolei High School community is deeply saddened by his loss. He was a a lot of things to a lot of people and he was a great son, father, brother, student-athlete, and friend to us all. Like all of my players, I came to love Ikaika like a son. I was especially close to him because I coached him in football as well as wrestling. I knew him as a precocious 7th grader, when he would tell me that he was going to "play for me" when he got to high school. And play for me he did. He is the only 3 year, 2 way starter I have ever coched in my 12 seasons as a head coach. He was fast(4.49 forty yard dash & 10.9 100 meters)strong(285 Bench Press & 365 Squat)tough(he never missed a PLAY, let alone a game in his 3 varsity years because of injury) and extremely athletic (he played RB,SB,WR,KR,PR,OLB,CB,SS,and FS).If I had kept him in one position instead of moving him all around because we needed him everywhere, he would have excelled even more. As it was he was a 1st team OIA West All Star and a HB All State pick in the Honolulu Advertiser. The consumate team player, he responded with "yes coach!" whenever he was addressed and/or asked to do something. Anything for the team. No questions asked. He was planning to walk on at the University of Hawaii as a PR and SB, where he hoped to fashion a career similar to his favorite player, the electrifying Chad Owens. Now we are all left to wonder what might have been as this great ray of light that shone on us all has been snuffed out. To his parents and family and friends, words cannot express what he has meant to everyone in the Kapolei Ohana. May God Bless You in Heaven my boy! Love, Coach Hernandez

From: Kat   (Thu Jan 13 16:38:33 2005)
Ikaika we will always miss and love you. You were a great guy and friend. Most of all you were a great father. i know you are looking down at us and i know you are in a good place. Love you..and rest in peace.

From: CHERISH KAM   (Thu Jan 13 21:09:01 2005)
IKAIKA WAS THE BEST FOOTBALL PLAYR IN THE HIGHSHOOL. HE IS ONE OF VERY FEW ATHLETES WITH A GREAT PERSONALITY. WE LOVE HIM AND ALWAYS WILL. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR MAKING KAPOLEI WHAT IT IS AND MOST OF ALL HIS SMILE.WE LOVE AND MISS YOU. *** REST IN PEACE IKAIKA**

From: khs student   (Fri Jan 14 15:04:59 2005)
he passed away on 2005 and he was a very good and caring person\

From: trist   (Fri Jan 14 15:13:55 2005)
man, it's so hard to belive that your gone. Your smiles and laughs are gone also, we'll miss you till the day we meet again..and just wanted you to know that everyone loves you and will remember you forever

From: sharelle   (Fri Jan 14 18:08:55 2005)
Ikaika... da memories dat keep coming to mind, the smile that would always shine, i miss you and i love you kaikz, Jah bless n alojahz braddah!

From: Ashley   (Fri Jan 14 19:23:52 2005)
never knew him, but a lot of my friends in hawaii did... my prayers are with him and his family

From: jill rickard   (Sat Jan 15 13:52:06 2005)
ikaika... heaven needed a good angel and you were the BEST out there. loved and missed forever!

From: KAPOLEI HIGH SKU STUDENT   (Sat Jan 15 14:37:51 2005)
R.I.P. PAUL IKAIKA TAN...YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED...WE WILL ALWAYS REMMEBER YOU UNTIL THE END..WE MISS YOU..

From: AnGe   (Sat Jan 15 17:07:44 2005)
Ikaika...i didn't know you personally, but i know you were awesome person, because i would see you everyday with your girlfriend walking with her to class, making sure she was alright. i knew you were awesome athlete because i saw you on the football field making big plays...i was in your PE class, and yeah, we had some fun beatin' the other PE classes...lol...we're gonna miss that warm smile of yours cuz that smile lights up everyones heart...you and your family will be in my prayers...God Bless & Aloha, Ange

From: Moodz   (Sat Jan 15 17:12:57 2005)
Ikaika was one of da coolest guys i ever met. even though he was one of da best athletes in our school, he was always humble about it. One Love and God Bless his family, nicky, riley and everyone who was close to him. i kno hes watchin over us all right now. we miss you dawg.... ill meet u halfway. ONE LOVE!!!! R.I.P. #1 Ikaika Tan... NEVER FORGOTTEN

From: Ch3Ria   (Sun Jan 16 01:44:17 2005)
R.I.P Kaika...i know u are in a better place now watching over baby Riley, Nikki, and all of ur friends and family to make sure they are safe...you definately touched many lives, including mine...in fact, i used to watch younger kids @ the football games who used to say that they wanted to be just like u...well that would be awesome if there were more ppl like u because you excelled in everything you did...i especially admire the way u stood by ur fiance and did everything the right way. It is really ashame that a star was taken from us just as he was about to shine... Take Care, and Rest Easy... xoxocheriaxoxo

From: HRC Paul   (Mon Jan 17 13:17:34 2005)
Posted: 17 Jan 2005 07:46 am    Post subject: Funeral Services for Ikaika Tan ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAUL "IKAIKA" MICHAEL TAN JR., 17, of Kapolei, died Jan. 5, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Member of Kapolei High School football, wrestling and track teams. Survived by finacee, Nicole Tamashiro; daughter, Riley; parents, Paul Sr. and Eileen; sister, Chaelynn; grandparents, Walter and Patricia Davis and Anthony and Francine. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) service 4:45 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; visitation 5:30 p.m.; program 6:30 p.m. Football players of any school requested to wear team jerseys to the service.

From: Boogie19902003@yahoo.com   (Mon Jan 17 15:17:26 2005)
I want him to know that i didnt know him but may he rest in peace.. But i know his siter chaelynn tan. Rest in peace football star take care i kaika... Boogie

From: kahukugrul777@aol.com   (Tue Jan 18 22:59:54 2005)
It's so hard to even think that you are gone.You was such a great person... I just wanted to say that you will always be in our hearts.... and we miss you... much love... RIP Ikaika Tan... we love you...

From: Ryan Kitsu   (Thu Jan 20 00:01:19 2005)
I know he is up theer watching us with his unforgetable smile. R.I.P Paul Ikaika Tan! You are missed by everyone in Kapolei!

From: lilgangstah_21@hotmail.com   (Thu Jan 20 11:34:28 2005)
hey chaelynn it's me alaina um i whent to your bradduhz stuph yesterdae i huged you but i'onos if you remember me mai bradduhs are aleni, and kili mai mom is ruby and mai dad is aleni...well i just wanted to say hi and your brother is probly in a better place waiting for us to come...if you still don't remember me i cheered with you for highlands and me and you where tight in that short amount of time we been together...i think it was the time aunty pua was coaching...well i g2g i stay in sku alojahs en' jah-bless much love en' alojahs.(teo your family i said take cares ilove you guys bub bwai... love, Alaina a.k.a Leinerz

From: lilgangstah_21@hotmail.com   (Thu Jan 20 11:50:16 2005)
HE HAD A HUGE HEART THAT HE SHARED WITH EVERYBODY INCLUDING THE PEOPLE HE DIDN'T KNOW...HE HAD A LOT OF FRIENDS THAT WILL REMEMBER WHAT A GOOD MAN HE WAS...HE HAD EVERYTHING AND SOMETHING TOOK THAT AWAY...I KNOW HE IN MY HEART AND FOREVER ATLEAST I KNOW HE'LL STAY...GOD BLESS IKAIKS AND R.I.P LOVE YOU, ALAINA A.K.A LEINERZ...P.S LET HIS HANDS BLESS YOU,(KAIKAS FAMILY)THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME SAY GOODBY I WILL CHERISH THAT FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE...

From: da original KOLOHE KREW!   (Thu Jan 20 13:20:23 2005)
Paul was an amazing person on the field and by heart. It's such a tragic thing that happened, but the lord had bigger and better things waiting for him. He is up there winning the super bowl for us KHS. We all know that he's sitting on a cloud waiting the day to reunite with Nikki and watching over his pride and joy. Until we meet again in that special place up in heaven. One love always...the legacy lives on(Riley Kaikamahiliilani Tan) take care and RIP.

From: Malu All High Kru!   (Thu Jan 20 13:59:13 2005)
Kaika, We just wanted to show our love b/c a boi like you from Kapolei makes our city so proud knowing your incredible skills. We were truly touched by your stories and even though only a few members of our kru knoe of you the rest of us feel for you. although we knoe u had to go, we will stand strong and be a soldier until we meet again, fren.Rip Homie!!! Peace..love..and..alojahs..

From: Ambie(mailocogurl_808@yahoo.com)   (Thu Jan 20 14:20:24 2005)
Aloha, I just wanted to give a last shout out to u Paul M.I. Tan and may u rest in peace and asured in knowing that you're right where you should be for the lord had bigger and better things awaiting you there. To the ohana, malama pono kakou(take care to you all) Ikaika is strong man and as he travels this road alone may you find confort in his everlasting love as he waits for that day to reunite with his loving mom, caring father and ever so gracious sister: and may the many prayers that we said from friends, teachers, students and complete strangers bless your family as they grieve in this time of such a tragic lost : To Nikki, aole pilikia kaikamahine malama pono i kou kino me kou keiki.(no problem/trobles gurl take care of yourself(body) and your child.)Nikki be not afraid for you know that Paul has your very heart and soul and that Ikaika is just watching over you sitting on a cloud waiting for a wedding date. To Riley,The great lord has showered his sweet blessings upon you: take it in as a warmth of his love that'll comfort u in ANY time of need. I am sure that he is sorry for what had happened to ur daddy, but remember your dad flows within you everday and he is what keeps you alive. Your very heartbeat is at one beat of your dad and one beat of your mom my tutu said. I am not sure if your too young to understand any of this, but I figure that life is too short so why not start learning now? Me ke aloha pumehana, Aloha no

From: Barbara Pascua   (Thu Jan 20 20:50:11 2005)
ikaika tan. whether he was the guy in front of you, or the guy you wish was yours, or even if he was the best player, ikaika was always ikaika. nothing matter more to him than family. when i attended his funeral last night there was so many people. it started at 6 and ended after 9, i left before 9 and there was still a long line down the street waiting to see him. he was truly someone that we were all proud of. we lost a HURRICANE family member but in spirit we have not. he literally lived his life to the fullest, there was never a day where i remember him not enjoying every moment whether it was rain or shine. he is a true star thar has left earth but continues to shine in heaven. kaika we love you lots and when we are to leave this earth we'll see u up there with the big u know who lol. much luv kaika rest in peace!

From: big sis tee   (Thu Jan 20 22:42:43 2005)
kaiks, you are an awesome person and boy do i love you... its tough getting through a single day knowing that when i go to practice im not gonna be greeted with a great big overwheling hug by you. but i am happy to know that you are with me and everyone else whereever we go... i love you boy, always have and always will... and no worry bout anything... like chae... i got her... im gonna keep my promise to your mom and stay on her with wrestling and i promise i will do my best to get this girl to be state champ... = ) i love you!!! ---tee

From: iolani boyz   (Fri Jan 21 00:59:49 2005)
from all of the iolani boyz that have known you, you will truly be missed but not forgotten...from kirtus adams to micah cruce we will all miss you and know you are in a better place...prayers are with you and your family...

From: kolohekeiki   (Fri Jan 21 01:23:17 2005)
Aloha...RIP...Ikaika...I didn't know you...but by all the comments written here I can tell that the local sports community not only lost a great athlete but an amazing person as well. It is always sad to here but young people losing their lives before it even begins. Well Ikaika you'll be missed by everyone here in the sports community and god bless your family and everyone involved with you. Aloha.

From: pimplicious_808@yahoo.com   (Fri Jan 21 22:09:54 2005)
rest in peace... even though i never knew you.

From: Kapolei Chicks......808   (Fri Jan 21 22:14:18 2005)
Hey Tan, Rest in peace and we love u and always miss u brah... u was a good friend.....u alwayz in our hearts and we love u so much. I promise I'll take care of your parents and I'll take care of chae and nicole and your baby girl Riley. I love you kaika and dats neva going to change. REST IN PEACE TAN DA IRON MAN.....I LOVE U

From: KaPoLei_PeOpLeZ96707   (Sun Jan 23 13:33:52 2005)
I knoe it's hard letting someone you loved very much....but kaika I knoe you are in a better place but dawg we need you back here...I love you... I'll take care of Riley and niki....I love you kaika...MAI ANGEL

From: KaPoLei_PeOpLeZ96707   (Sun Jan 23 13:36:59 2005)
Kaika...we knoe u stai in a better place watching over us and especially little Riley and Niki.....We need u here dawg...I love you kaika..I'll take care of Little Babygurl Tan and Niki...I alwayz Love u...MAI ANGEL>>>IN HEAVEN

From: Chaelynn Keiko Nahealani Tan   (Sun Jan 23 15:27:39 2005)
hey braddah(biological) dis is ya baby sistah chae- chae... i love n miss u soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much... i'll never forget u n im waitin for my chance to go home n b reunited once again wit u.... i miss u braddah... i promise i'll take kare of riley n nikki.... luv u n dnt b a stranger...

From: Nicole (Nikki) Tamashiro-Tan   (Sun Jan 23 15:32:34 2005)
Hi my love! So many people miss you, Mom Dad Chae Riley and me MOST!!! I know you are watching over all us because I still feel your presence around us. Riley is such a happy baby, she is always smiling and laughin but you prob aready know that. I love you more than you love me (DONT ARGUE W/ ME) because I do!! Well I promise to raise Riley to the best of my ability and tell her everyday how much you love your little "BUGAH" and give her kisses! After I'm done raising her and shes on her own... ask the big man if he can call upon me so we can be together again. Untill that day I love you and MISS YOU! Thanks for sharing your life and family with me! Love, Your wife Nikki

From: hawaiiangurl_ui@yahoo.com   (Sun Jan 23 16:09:47 2005)
Ikaika, you were such a good friend...I loved talking to you. you always had a smile upon your face. you were so loved. when Kanani Villa(mai brother) called me that day I cried. I was very sad. but we all know that you are up there with God and we all know he will take care of you cause he knows how much you mean to us. It just was your time. I send mai blessings out to all your family. I know Nikki will raise your little gurl with pride. For Riley has awesome parents. Take care of yourself Ikaika Tan. We all miss you alot. And someday we will be lucky to be in your presence again. I will miss your beautiful smile and your happy go lucky self. With much love, U'ilani Yette

From: D   (Mon Jan 24 13:49:43 2005)
Hey kaik's. Imma miss all those fun times we had together in ms. stromgren's class w/ Brandon Pieper and Roland them. R.I.P brother. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

From: Ronson   (Tue Jan 25 14:20:43 2005)
I am terribly sorry for what happened Nikki and i hope only happiness comes out of this tragic accident. may the lord shower his blessins upon u.

From: Ka!kz All 4 U   (Tue Jan 25 19:11:46 2005)
Hey Uncle Paul, AUnty Eileen, chae, nikki & sweet dearest Riley... Hey kaikz up above!!! we miss u. Kaikz dis 4 u and ohana...(Poem 4 U) Why did it happen that late night? The car wreck, the shattered windows and lastly that bright light. When you woke up, you felt ok, but if they'd only known, you would still be here today. I know it's not just me you left, and the pain I feel I just can't confess. Your family, your loved ones, they hurt too; they know what its like to bury you. And the one possession that I kept was the ring you gave me before you left. So I keep this ring very close to my heart, because it's the only way I know we'll never be apart.

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