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HENRY K. PREECE \ 1929-2013


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'Gracious man' loved surfing Haleiwa's waves

The Native Hawaiian waterman would sometimes blow a kiss after a good ride

By Gary T. Kubota

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 01, 2013

~~<p>A legendary Native Hawaiian surfer who shared his cultural knowledge of big-wave riding and his lifestyle with a group of mainland athletes who would popularize the sport has died.</p>
<p>Henry K. Preece, 83, of Wai&shy;alua died Nov. 4.</p>
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A legendary Native Hawaiian surfer who shared his cultural knowledge of big-wave riding and his lifestyle with a group of mainland athletes who would popularize the sport has died.

Henry K. Preece, 83, of Wai­alua died Nov. 4. Login for more...



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