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Messages of support
Sending lots of love and aloha from Lahaina. All the best to you and your family. thank you for sharing your touching essays.
Dave, it was great connecting with you. You are such an incredible soul & spirit. Sending you healing vibes for the mind, body & soul now. From a 26 year blood stem cell recipient. Just take it day by day & celebrate LIFE!! You got this brother.
Sending you love man. You have done so much good for so many people. Hope that you return to Health very soon.
Hi David,
We just heard the news; we’re so sorry that you are going through this. You and your family have been in our thoughts. Hoping you keep on the path to recovery. We wish we were closer to support you guys through all of this, but please know we’re always a phone call or text away if you want to talk.
I am so happy to hear that you are feeling better but not at all surprised that you’ve probably conquered this challenge with the same determination, strength and compassion that you have always shown to us nurses and staff. You are admired and deeply appreciated from/by every life you’ve touched!!!! You are a great Doctor and I appreciate working with you!
Thinking of you and your family. You guys are in our prayers. Always, Bien
Mahalo to you, Dr. Kato! Despite all that you are going through, your beautiful writing and message to all of us is truly a gift. Thank you for your words and teaching. Keep up the good fight and don't forget you have a huge clan here at MHS rooting for you!
Love and Aloha to you and your family!
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Aloha Dr Kato - while none of us wish to be "on the other side of the stethoscope", it happens - just wishing you all the care, and treatment, and support that you need, and your family as well. with much aloha, John G. Meisel, MD. KIHEI Clinic.
Dear David,
I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but so very inspired by your story and your drive to fight! Your message is so very true...we do not know what tomorrow will hold for any of us. It is so very important to value each day we have on this precious earth as a gift, and each moment with family and loved ones as a blessing. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending healing energy your way now and always. Love and hugs to you and your family. Aloha, Kimmie
Dr. Kato, we are thinking of you and your Ohana, and sending you all the love, strength, and healing during this time. You mean so much to all of us, and are such an integral part of our Maui community. We are behind you every step of the way. Wishing you nothing but healing and better days ahead. Aside from some shed tears, your words inspire us to continue to be the best versions of ourselves everyday and cherish every moment we have with the people we love.
Love Molo South
Dr. Kato,
You have been in my thoughts. Thank you for the reminder to appreciate health, loved ones, and taking a deep breath of fresh air. It definitely put things into perspective about what is actually important. We are all rooting for your full recovery and sending positive thoughts your way! Take care <3
I am wishing you all the best! You are a great doctor and Hawaii still needs you.
Hi David,
Sending you all my aloha and prayers for strength and healing. You've always been so kind and I know you'll get through this. Please let me know if you need anything. I look forward to seeing you back on Maui.
Dr Kato, Dr Higgs and family,
I can only imagine how difficult life is right now for all of you. My wish for you all, is that the kindness, care, expertise and love that you have bestowed on others is woven into a beautiful blanket wrapped around you, cradling you in gentle support and a knowing that you will get through this.
Thinking of you all fondly and wishing you strength, healing and connectedness.
Thank you for all you do- keep doing it!
Remember that time that you and Chris went spear fishing off rough waters in hookipa? I was worried sick because I lost sight of you guys. Then you emerged from the waves triumphant like Poseidon with a bunch of fish dragging behind you. 🐟🐠 This is going to be like that. You’ve got this. 👊❤️
David,
I was incredibly saddened to hear about everything going on, and all that you and your family are navigating. Sending you lots of LOVE. Keep your spirits up, we are rooting for you, and wishing you a speedy recovery!!
Please reach out if you need anythingggg ❤️❤️❤️
Thinking of you and your family. Your words are beautiful and the reminder appreciated….everyday is a gift!
Thinking of you and your family all the time, and praying for your fast recovery, please text me if I can do any garden work to lessen family load? I'm serious, you know this is my thing, my own way of coping, right?
On my way sir 🫡 looking forward to chillin out w ya
