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 EntryNo: 67
 Date: Thursday
09:39
04.17.2008
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1) 66.161.32.165 (66.161.32.165) rod fujii
Internet Explorer United States of America
Among fraternity brothers, he was called “Big Mike” because he lived life large and was our model. Being away for 30 some years, I am heartened by the website postings and pics that he has continued to be a blessing to his family and countless people. He is one of God’s favorites.

Aloha, Big Mike

Rod Fujii
Orange County, CA

 EntryNo: 66
 Date: Sunday
16:20
02.24.2008
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727) 130.13.149.7 (VDSL-130-13-149-7.PHNX.QWEST.NET) Bryan Wilcutt
Internet Explorer United States of America
Mike was my Guardian Ad Litem for many years while a foster child. He made "the foster system" tolerable. Mike went above and beyond the duties of a GAL, he really cared about the children he represented.

The direction I've taken in my life is, in part, due to his actions and I thank him for that. He is truely the child's advocate's advocate. May God bless and keep him until we meet again.

Dr. Bryan Wilcutt
Phoenix, AZ

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 EntryNo: 65
 Date: Friday
22:05
11.02.2007
Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.1.6) Gecko/20070725 Firefox/2.0.0.6 71.222.121.179 (71-222-121-179.ptld.qwest.net) Anela
Firefox United States of America
To the Ohana of a very wonderful man who
helped both myself and my son thru a horrific period in our lives.Because of Mike's love and belief in my son and kids in general,my son made it.Today he is a wonderful husband & father & gives back each day to the Hawaiian community.

Mahalo for the many hours you shared Mike with the rest of us. I know his work often took him away from home and this was not without sacrifice from each of you.

A big Hawaiian hug,
Anela and Family

 EntryNo: 64
 Date: Friday
03:24
08.24.2007
Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:1.8.0.11) Gecko/20070326 Ubuntu/breezy-security Firefox/1.5.0.11 59.101.101.72 (C-59-101-101-72.syd.connect.net.au) keala "stick"
Firefox Australia
I have too many memories to pick just one. Thanks for fun times and lifetime memories. Michael, I feel the fire!
aloha,
stick

 EntryNo: 63
 Date: Friday
03:38
08.17.2007
Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.1.6) Gecko/20070725 Firefox/2.0.0.6 72.234.177.20 (udp009950uds.hawaiiantel.net) ed frazer
Firefox United States of America
Aloha nui kakou Tongg ohana! After the last few days of preparation and resettling in after hurricane "Floppy" I finally have time to write in the guest book. I really wanted to attend the services for Mike but could not make it. Mike was the president of the fraternity, Hui Lokahi that i joined at UH Manoa 1962. I knew him mostly in that capacity where he presided with flair and uncommon kindness. We partied, paddled, surfed, put on lu'aus and did community service projects and really bonded as brothers for 6 years until I graduated in '68 and moved to Maui. He was a great man and will be missed by us all until e hui ai kakou i ka ao'ao o kou makou makuakane ma ka lani akea loa. Me ke aloha pumehana, ed frazer
 EntryNo: 62
 Date: Tuesday
23:21
08.14.2007
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 3.1) 75.82.116.43 (cpe-75-82-116-43.socal.res.rr.com) Danette Barron
Internet Explorer United States of America
The sun sets with a great spirit... I was truly blessed in having met Mike and for his compassion. He found something in me worth caring for and opened his heart and home and family to me. That changed my life in a way that was deeply profound and unforgettable. I am grateful for having known you Mike and for you sharing your gifts with me. My heart goes out to you Jan, Micheal, Matt, and Stacy. Thank you for sharing your dad with me and so many others.
dbarron.com
 EntryNo: 61
 Date: Monday
19:02
08.13.2007
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; InfoPath.1) 128.171.232.249 (128.171.232.249) May Rose
Internet Explorer United States of America
Our deepest condolences to the Tongg Ohana. It was a pleasure and honor to know such a KIND man. Atty. Tongg came as a blessing during a very difficult time for our family. We are very thankful to have met and be guided by him. He lived and exuded the Golden Rule. We'll surely miss him.
 EntryNo: 60
 Date: Monday
00:39
08.13.2007
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1) 204.210.111.106 (cpe-204-210-111-106.hawaii.res.rr.com) Kehau
Internet Explorer United States of America
To the Tongg 'Ohana...
On behalf of our families, Mahoe, Kalama and Gerona...our deapest Sympathy. Today's send-off was very heart-felt and deserving for such an awesome man. Uncle Mike has helped us in Family Court and has been a mentor for many in the paddling world since I was a child. I have had the pleasure of seeing him working with Family Court cases on Maui as well. He treated every single child, like one of his own. Uncle Mike will be missed especially at Molokai Hoe. I won't have anything to do before the race. No carrying his bucket or clipboard.
A hui hou Uncle Mike.

 EntryNo: 59
 Date: Sunday
18:16
08.12.2007
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322) 68.202.70.155 (155-70.202-68.tampabay.res.rr.com) Phil Tribble
Internet Explorer United States of America
Mike and I attended Cal Western Law School together. I am tremendously sorry for your loss. He was one of those famous Hawaii water men. Mahalo, Phil Tribble
 EntryNo: 58
 Date: Sunday
12:05
08.12.2007
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322) 68.111.73.100 (ip68-111-73-100.oc.oc.cox.net) Stephaney Kaneshiro
Internet Explorer United States of America
No words will express how truely sad I am to hear of Mike's passing. It is rare to know a person who will help you with absolutely no expectations in return. From being coach to helping with the law to so simple a thing as watching the kids on the beach while we paddled. He was the kindest gentlemen I knew in Hawaii, nor have I met another of equal standing. I wish your family all the love and more to see you through your time of grief. Aloha Stephaney
 EntryNo: 57
 Date: Saturday
14:42
08.11.2007
Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; Intel Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/418 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/417.9.2 72.234.23.34 (udp001309uds.hawaiiantel.net) The DeMello Family
Safari United States of America
Thanks Uncle Mike for everything you have taught all of us about paddling and the ocean. You will be truly missed at all the races.
Our love and sympathy to the Tongg Family-
The DeMellos

 EntryNo: 56
 Date: Thursday
01:46
08.09.2007
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322) 66.91.103.3 (cpe-66-91-103-3.hawaii.res.rr.com) Kapeka Iokia
Internet Explorer United States of America
Aloha Mrs. Tongg. Within the short time that I have known Mr. Tongg, he has expressed upon me the feeling that he was an extremely impressive man. I truly did not know the extent of his accomplishments until now. Wow! Mr. Tongg has indeed lived a full and productive life and I hope to posses as much energy for life, and be as open to life as he did. On a personal level, I found Mr. Tongg to be a generous man, full of patience and having a humble heart. With all that I have already said, I am still unable to fully express in words the imprint that both you and Mr. Tongg has left on me. My heart is full with aloha for you. May Heavenly Father bless you and your beautiful family.

Kapeka Iokia

 EntryNo: 55
 Date: Thursday
00:27
08.09.2007
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322) 66.91.3.56 (cpe-66-91-3-56.hawaii.res.rr.com) Michael Spalding
Internet Explorer United States of America
By the time we see Mike again he will have canoes ready for us to canoe surf, sail, and race, in the heavens. We all know that Mike will watch over us especially when we are in the kai nui. We will miss you. Mike Spalding
 EntryNo: 54
 Date: Monday
10:57
08.06.2007
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322) 67.177.250.5 (c-67-177-250-5.hsd1.co.comcast.net) Lynette Guerrero Rogers
Internet Explorer United States of America
Jan & family,
Just found out about Mike's passing. Mike was like a second son to my Mom & Dad. I remember on my visits home that we would hear the gate opening early in the morning and someone shouts. "Ma, I'm going to take a shower before work" and that would be Mike. Mom would smile. MY heart & prayers goes out to you and your family. Mike will be surely missed.
Much Aloha,
Lynette Guerrero Rogers

 EntryNo: 53
 Date: Sunday
10:14
08.05.2007
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322) 24.25.247.53 (cpe-24-25-247-53.hawaii.res.rr.com) Charles T. & Margaret Hua, III
Internet Explorer United States of America
Our sincere condolences. Voyages of Hokule'a have been a very important continuance of the culture and a thrill at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau NHP in Honaunau Bay. Mike will always be in our thoughts.
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