DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Donald Takayama paddle-out memorial, Nov. 10, 12
Family and friends of legendary surfer and surfboard craftsman Donald Takayama celebrated his life with a paddle-out memorial. Takayama’s sister Gwen Mole, Jayson Mole (Gwen's son, father to Cody and Darien), grandsons, Cody Mole, Darien Mole Shayden Takeyama, Gwen's son, Jason Mole and Richard Takeyama (Donald's nephew, father to Shayden) rode out in a canoe. Surfers, canoes and swimmers joined and circled the family off Waikiki Beach. This is a copy of the photo that was displayed at the ceremony (Original photograph taken by Cliff Serna)