Well-known waterman killed in Waimanalo crash remembered as ‘an ambassador of aloha’

WAIMANALO (HawaiiNewsNow) – Many are mourning the loss of 30-year-old Fullerton “Hopena” Pokipala, who died from a crash in Waimanalo on Saturday night.

“Hopena was an ambassador of aloha,” Pokipala’s uncle, Clif Botelho said, adding he was not just generous, he was self-less.

“Just the epitome of love and aloha, would give his shirt of his back, his clothes off his body, would give everything to everybody just to make the world a better place. I’m at a loss. My ohana is at a loss,” Botelho added…

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