Dearest Friends,

After a very long and difficult night...
undoubtedly the most challenging of my
life, before I finally go to sleep
I'd like you to know...

This morning, Feb 9th at 9:10 am
my beloved brother, Robert Kos,
got his wish to pass on.

We knew Bob was soon leaving us and
one of the caregivers who visited
on Sunday, took pictures of my brother,
mother and me.

I am amazed at how energetic Bob looks,
even on major Morphine for the pain.

Here are the pictures posted here:

www.hawaiiheart.com/Kala&Bob.html

These pictures were sent earlier to the
Huna Alakai group and the loving messages
of regard and support, that came in from
Europe and North America, were a gift
beyond compare.

I read those emails to Bob when he was
conscious last night and his gratitude
at being so loved was priceless.

I read them again later, after he had gone
into a coma, and I could tell that he heard
me - was even smiling at points.

Thank you to my Huna friends who were the
wind beneath his wings yesterday.

His body had become like a little twig from
the vestiges of disease and he was always in
pain.

Yet everyone I spoke with today about his
passing, spoke of their admiration at his
cheerfulness, optimism and wit.

He was my angel - and he told me in those last
moments, that I was his.

If he could say a Good-Bye now, I think
it would be very close to this:

Time for me to sleep and sleep and sleep.
Blessings to All of You and Your Loved Ones,
Kala