You will be missed my lil' bro!!jc

I saw the picture in March 2008 National Geographic of Emery's mom scattering his ashes and had to investigate why he died. I am amazed and touched to see the deep faith of Cindy and others, and the supernatural fact she can pray for those who are facing charges. This has to be God's love, tangibly in action giving her the grace to do this. What mother could do this on their own? As mentioned, Emery would have said to "get your life right with God". He obviously left us too soon, but ready. I wonder what He'd say now, if he could speak from Heaven? Emery was on this earth to tell people about God. We all are, actually. It looks like his leaving may speak to many, many more. My deepest respect and condolences to the family. It's times like this that it's better to know God, than to know Why.

For Emery Kauanui's Trubute Go to: http://www.pbase.com/jackthrt3/emery_kauanui

Tragic and stupid act of violence, senseless death, yes. God's love at work? Not so much. God's love at work would have been getting those spoiled La Jolla surf nazi punks to wake up to the evil of their actions--before they murdered a so-called friend. God does not intercede in the affairs of man. Get it through your heads. It is up to humans to do right and not hope God steps in. God didn't stop the A-bomb or the Holocaust, and He certainly isn't concerned about a bunch of dumbass drunken surfers. Windansea's culture sucks as much today as it did 35 years ago.

Go to http://www.pbase.com/jackthrt3/emery_kauanui for a tribute t Emery Kauanui

Don't pollute the issue with God. In fact, let me make it clear for you delusional minds, there IS NO god, just men. Sometimes we do good, sometimes we do evil. Terrible that this incident happened, but don't throw supernatural nonsense to this. Let's look at the parenting of these kids anf figure out what went wrong (not that it really matters now)

To Mac and Dave, how disrespectful for you to comment and degrade the beliefs of the family and the one who died. It is their prerogative to believe in God. Whether you believe or not isn't the issue for this family when they are grasping for hope and healing from their pain. You should be ashamed to think your views are right when they are the ones dealing with the reality of the situation. You can't prove God doesn't exist.

Emery Kauanui R.I.P.

I agree Jordan, How selfish of them to start an argument about there beliefs. They shouldn't have evened commented on this. To those who think there is no God, God is the only one that could inspire someone to love enough to pray for there sons killers, and to FORGIVE them. Just like God forgave us.

I was moved by the Dateline story of Cindy's beloved son. This email is for Cindy, the mother of Emery.I am so sorry for her loss. Please forward this email to her...I am a mom of a son, a young adult, a son who is beautiful. I want to talk with you Cindy. I am not a weirdo, trust me. I am 55 years old. I am a mastered teacher. I have recently purchased a hundred acre farm in northern Costa Rica..(my upcoming retirement). I have lived in Hawai..(Maui)..I have never attempted this type of contact before, but I feel compelled to contact you. Your journey is one that few of us must take. Your brief appearances on Dateline spoke to my heart. I want to meet and talk with you. Please consider, please meditate upon this, please repsond. Thanks for your consideration. Again, I offer my deep condolences for the loss of your boy. With sincere regards, Sandra Owen sandrajowen@gmail.com

I also saw Emery's story on Dateline tonight and I'm heartbroken. How a person can take another person's life I'll never know but my heart goes out to all of his family and friends.

I was shocked like many others in San Diego when this had happened. Yet My brother growing up his whole life surfing, told me; well People here don't really like outsiders. Us living a little inland always had to drive to the beach. I think just to know that my brother had to prove his self that he also did belong, is also kinda sad. I Think that it is good to have Emery Kauanui's story on Dateline. Living my whole life here in San Diego, it seems that people still try to be hard, know matter what area or back round you come from. It does not make sense to fight someone you call a friend. I lost my sister and when I watched this i saw Emerys brother. I know how bad it huts. Hang in there! Sometimes going passed Jet Set, I will think of his mom, and pray for there family, and friends. Thank you for trying to be so strong to do this on Dateline With Respect for your son and the surf community and San Diego we Thank you. Jenna

Our heart goes out to all of Emery's Family and Friends Much Aloha and Love

Our hearts & prayers are with you!

i think the judge in this case really did his best, i really like the guy. dateline did a fine job too.

Caught some of the Dateline story and read the show's transcript on MSNBC website... senseless and tragic. My heart goes out to Emery's family and friends... so sorry... Cindy, from the transcript your pastor sounds wonderful and from the numerous other web replies I see you have much support and prayers... Emery, RIP... to the five young men who participated in this murder, God be with you...

Cindy - You are a beautiful person and you hae handled your incredible loss with great poise and grace. You are an exceptional person with a big heart and you raised a beautiful, talented and loving young man. As a single mother, you defeated the odds, made your children a priority and provided a good home for them. I am so sorry for the loss of your son Emery. I cannot fathom living through the loss of my son. Your story is an inspiration. Emery's story is a warning and a lesson. Thank you for sharing both. I cried for you and for Emery, your stories broke my heart. I wish you and your children the best in the future. Lots of love to you & yours. Sheri

I had heard about this incident years ago when it happened but watching it on Dateline last night, and seeing the real life impact of such a senseless tragedy, was just so sad, and at the same time made me so angry. It is obvious what a beautiful and inspiring person Emery was....it is haunting and thought provoking to know how he lived to "get it right" and knew to say where he would want his ashes scattered....There is NEVER justice when someone like this is lost, in a manner undeserving of their character. My heart goes out to his beautiful mother and brother--may this burden be shared by those who took part in this act of violence....may the rest of their lives be atonement for something that they got away with.

Dear Cindy, While watching the show tonight I could not help but see some similiarities between our sons. Your pain riveted through me but I could never imagine how you got to the present day. As much as I am sure you are filled with more sadness you will ever know, you will be remembered for the enormous strength that you have had to have to get through this. I hear your son's words and they are this "Mom, thank you for the wonderful 24 years you gave me. One really bad night did not take a minute away from the wonderful life you created for me. I know you were very proud of me, just as I am proud of you. The only pain that I have is the pain you feel. I know how much you loved me, it was so obvious and for that I feel so extremely lucky. Life here on earth is very short. Eternity is forever. I will see you very soon, Mom. I love you." Cindy, I am confident that it is your son by your side that gives the strength you need to get through this. My thoughts are with you.

I too saw this story on Dateline. Very senseless and so tragic. Just watching it and knowing you all, especially Emery, went through this...broke my heart. I know it's nothing compared to how you guys were hurting and are still hurting. My thoughts and prayers are with you Cindy and Emery's brother.

Dear Cindy, First off, I would like to say that I am sorry for your loss, but am happy that you are able to celebrate Emery's life. My name is Carrie Martin, and I am a friend of Nat Ward. I'm not sure if you're familiar with what happened to my friend Nat here in San Diego, but it is remarkably similar to what happened to Emery (please see link below). I attended the coproceedings yesterday, and at lunch Nat's mother, Carrie Ward, asked me to do what I could to reach out to your family since our friends and family are going through something so similar. Please see the following link: http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/may/13/bn13bonsu132949/?dsq=9327167#comment-9327167 Thank you so much for your time and consideration, Our hearts are with you and yours. Kindest regards, ~Carrie Martin~ on behalf of the Ward family. Carebare@gmail.com

Dear Cindy, My son Mike, a 28yr old pilot, living in Santa Barbara, was recently beaten outside a bar by a gang of surfers. He spent days in intensive care and 6 weeks of recovery from skull fractures, facial fractures and a severly broken nose. The Santa Barbara police have been LESS than helpful telling me that his case is one of the LEAST important cases they are working on. They do not return my calls or my sons. I live in Chicago so its difficult for me to do much other than keep calling. Do you have anyone one that you can put me in touch with that may be able to help. I do not want these young men to go without punishment and do to someone else what they did to my son. If not for the help of his roomate pulling these attackers off of him, I'm sure that his fate would have been much worse. If there is anyone that can help, please contact me! Thank you so much. Jeanne Kerkera

Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Emery from back in 1990, when I ran for Miss Kauai. You had him in the modeling office. He was always an energetic fun loving soul. But the Lord had higher aspirations for him in Heaven. He will always be remembered in our hearts and prayers. God bless and keep watch over you and your family. Aloha ke Akua. Lisa Furtado-Guy