These are real men honoring a grandfather. He would have been very proud of this wonderful service.

This brought tears to my eyes. Such a wonderful, respectful way to say goodbye. You did your grandfather proud. Much love from Australia.

Fiercely performing the Haka while fresh tears fell down his face for the loss, that's about the manliest thing a man can do.

@leosss6346

8 жыл бұрын

I agree

@karenbellard5729

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt. Love and respect in action

@patriley5136

2 жыл бұрын

Fare well old father rest in peace among the honored ancestors.

@brucekilby9957

Жыл бұрын

What a tribute with the Haka and respect that it shows. A most Honourable send off.🇺🇸🇳🇿

@deniselay3881

Жыл бұрын

Oh that's sad

I can't understand a word they're saying. But the emotions of these men is universal! I can't stop crying.

@TheSharron

Жыл бұрын

Same here…what a beautiful tribute…

@humanityissupreme.2575

8 ай бұрын

It's Māori Language, proudly the indigenous language of Aotearoa (wrongly named as New Zealand). Kiā Orā

It is just a shame that we quit honoring our elders. As a retired military veteran only real men can truly sheds tears for a lost comrades and the older generations passing.

The raw pain is felt through the screen. You did Grandpa proud and no doubt everyone watching this just like me has had tears rolling down our cheeks. God bless your family from NZ

@erinpaul5762

2 жыл бұрын

Obviously not from nz

@sammcturk8898

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in 🇨🇦 watching this and tears rolled down my face seeing the respect and pain in their tribute.

@marlenewalker3489

2 жыл бұрын

Well said, not from NZ

@emadjim

Жыл бұрын

This video was in Hawaii but the Haka is by family from NZ

@teretlee

Жыл бұрын

True...and this was like 11 years ago, but I just got to watch it now. Though I may mot have understood a thing they say in a haka, it never fails to move me to tears. The passion they put into every gesture and movement touches something from deep within, conveying feelings rather than mere words.

What a sendoff. This Grandpa was well loved.

Oh my goodness!! I felt that! I felt that genuine pure love for their granddaddy! There's none other like a granddaddy!! This is an old video but it popped up in my notifications! I sonlove and respect this traditional dance. May God continue to bless you guys and your family! 🌹🌹🌹🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

A beautiful, powerful honouring. Thank you for allowing us to witness 🙏

Such an honor. Blessings from Canada.

From South Africa .Simply beautiful what these men did for their grandfather .Just love Nz culture and their people !! 👌👌👌

Much love and respect from Portland, Oregon. The love and respect you have for your grandpa shows through the Haka that you did. The simple act of posting this video allows the entire world to share in that respect. As long as this video stays up (it's been 11 years as of this comment) your Grandpa will touch more and more people, and he will not be forgotten. God bless

@emadjim

2 жыл бұрын

Thx, This thoughtful and meaningful comment touched my heart

Most Beautiful Haka I've ever seen 🕊️

SALUTE AND RESPECT.... HONOR WITH LOVE AND STRONG HEART

What a grand expression of your loss and farewell to your grandpa. RIP with dignity.

Mucho amor y respeto desde México, así es como se despide a un ser querido.

I am from Alabama/Kentucky and I do not understand Haka, but every time I see it performed I start getting chills and tears fall. I do understand but I love seeing it done. With love thank you for this video.

Eleven years later - this made me weep. I feel your intense grief and I miss my dad 😢

@emadjim

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Amy. Loss of a loved one leaves a big hole that is never filled, we just learn to live with it and appreciate everything outside of the hole

@amethystanne4586

2 ай бұрын

@@emadjimI’m sorry for your loss. Our dad passed in 2017 at the age of 95.He was also a veteran(WWII). We found that telling good stores about our folks helps a lot.

Powerful and very moving 🙏🏻 Condolences from London, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

A very touching and loving way to say goodbye

Beautiful Haka for their loved one ❤️

they did him proud

Tears.. 😭😭....thank you for your service sir .. beautiful family send off.. I know this was years ago...still wanted to pay my respects..💜

@gennibeaumont737

2 жыл бұрын

Your tears went with the Haka. It is the custom to have a TangiHanga which is an expression of mourning and tears as part of the service to honor the person now deceased. Kia Ora, Thank you for showing your respect.

@lynneaiken1647

2 жыл бұрын

@@gennibeaumont737 💜

Salute brother in arms. I'm jealous, you've had a better ending than I'll get.

Goosebumps!!! What a wonderful way to HONOR him

As a Native American, I felt their grief down in my soul. This was such a beautiful and honorific Haka. It speaks spirit to spirit, we don’t need to know the language. Rest easy my brother. My love and prayers are with your family.

@emadjim

Жыл бұрын

Hawaiians, Maori and Native Americans are brothers our people are Kanaka Maoli (native/original) and we both have a rich history of honor

@silky0439

Жыл бұрын

@@emadjim this is so very true. We are Cherokee/Apache. All indigenous understand the power of the spirit and how we honor each other. There is such beauty in the ceremonies that unless people embrace the culture, they will never understand. Thank you so much for sharing.

@emadjim

Жыл бұрын

@@silky0439 I also honor the native americans because I know and love their rich history as chronicled in the Book of Mormon which also hints that the Native Polynesians are decedents of your ancient ancestors. TY for your comments

Must have been a great man much love ❤️

Who would have thought the Haka could make me cry? That was absolutely beautiful.

Tears (nga roimata) hv always been a sign of deep respect my people from Aotearoa/NZ display on greeting each other after a long separation or on the passing of a beloved. Me te arohanui e taitama! Tihei mauriora.

Precious pure love and respect!! A very loved man.

Grandpa was a warrior & a hero

I can’t understand a word but I know what you mean. Utter respect, gentlemen! Your father/grand father couldn’t be much happier and prouder. Thank you for showing the world gentlemanly character.

May your grandpa/father RIP. Such a loving final send off you gave him. My condolences to you and your family from here on the mainland (Colorado).

With much respect from a fellow American.

I don't know what is being said but I get an overwhelming feeling of emotions.

A very touching honorable way to send your loved one to heaven.

😢 so much raw emotions. Beautiful tribute with the HAKA.❤

First and foremost before I even ever watch this video I love that he is draped in American flag and him being an American combined with his native culture brings me to tears

My condolences to your loss. Thank you to your grandfather for his service.

this is breathtaking! Love from Poland

I know this is their cultural way of showing love and respect ! So glad they keep it up! Thoughts and prayers don't do anything!

Much love and respect 🙏

Beautiful thing to experience

May your Grandpa rest in peace.

That is really something,you can feel the emotion,,,RIP grampa...

Heart felt....Grandpa would be proud.

God was showing off when this Grand papa and his child and Grand babies were made. 1 August 2022.

This, is SO, sweet! And, sad, at the same time.

That was beautiful, a wonderful culture, God bless you Grandfather.

So beautiful god bless

What a lovely tribute! RIP Grandfather. What a wonderful legacy you leave.❤️

Magnifique! Je trouve merveilleux le folklore et les traditions napolitaines. 💙🤍

I think the Haka is such a beautiful tribute happy or sad occasion I always cry😢RIH

Beautiful expression for the Grandpa

That was beautiful. So sorry for your loss.

I give you great honor for doing that for your grandpa that is amazing I miss my grandpa he recently passed away 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I have the gift of tongues and believe these men ,poinly Son and Grandson , loved this man deeply. Honorably and Respectfully for his love and teachings to them! My heart if full to have the honor of witness his release by Haka to the Heavenly Realm! Blessing to all who witness this deeply SPIRITUAL RITUAL!🤚💚🙏🇺🇲

Total respect ✊❤️🇬🇧

Dad, Uncle, Brother,.... even my dumbass knows, Nothing but Respect!

RIP GRAMPA IN THE HAKA HEAVEN IN THE SKY.💔🕊️👆

Beautiful day

That God bless this family. 😔

Beautiful and honorable. Enough said.

I don’t understand a word they’re saying…but somehow…I feel their pain.May your grandfather Rest In Peace.

Beautiful Honor for Grandpa

Thank you for your service grandpa

WONDERFUL!

He knew you werehonoring him. Grandpa's always know.

Светлая память!!!!

Beautiful, heartfelt tribute.

So powerful

Beautiful tribute, condolences

That blue tie DeCaires was getting in to it real good.

R.I.P Robert DeCaires:::(1951-2011) (R.I.H Dobert CeCaires:(1951-2011)

that is powerful

God bless them and their grandfather !❤️❤️

🥲🥲🥲had tears though didn't understand the language. God bless

It seems to me it’s a special way of honouring life and death . Like a cycle of life. Impressive

Ibdont understand Haka but lord this make me cry I fill the pain of losing a familia member

Beautiful 👍❤️

Granpa IS proud of you

🙏🏽💕Amen 💯

I wish my Scottish ancestry had the Hakka…but I’m happy with the pipes.

The grandfather would have lived through the Depression and WWII.

Wonderful way to farewell a family member.👍👍

RIP grandpa

Que bonita despedida y que triste a la vez 🙏🏻🌸🤍

Kia Kaha whānau.

Respect!

Beautiful

beautiful

Respect

Oh my heart…………😢😢😢

Very nice.

Wow beautiful

A proper send off indeed.

🙏❤️💫🔥

When Tucker Carlson talks about restoring manliness to America, he needs to check this out.

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