In Memoriam: A Personal Tribute to Mau Piailug

By James A. Naich. There are those who know Pius Mau Pialug far better than I do.  In this connection, I defer to his family, peers, and students to speak more authoritatively than I can about the accomplishments and legacy of the man. I beg leave only to pay my personal tribute of the highest [...]

In Memory of Joe Konno

By Asterio Takesy. Joe Konno was “larger than life” and never knew the meaning of fear. He was a self-confident man with large presence, and engaging strong personality with dry sense of humor that won’t quit. Self-motivated with exemplary work ethics and a wealth of knowledge on environment, Joe earned the respect and recognition of [...]

Ray Lomongo – youth’s hero laid to rest

I am saddened by the news of Ray Lomongo’s passing this week in Chuuk. My heart goes out to his loving family who have lost a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and relative. For the rest of us who had the privilege of knowing Ray, we have lost a great friend, mentor who left us  [...]

Special Tribute to Chief Justice Andon L. Amaraich

Delivered on February 1, 2010 by FSM Ambassador to the U.S., His Excellency Yosiwo P. George at the memorial service and public viewing in Honolulu, Hawaii  for the late Chief Justice Andon L. Amaraich. The text was provided by Mr. James Naich, Chief of Mission.

Chief Justice Amaraich: Rest in Peace

CRM joins the nation in mourning the death of one of our Chuukese heroes in public service the Honorable Chief Justice Andon L. Amaraich. He passed on January 26, 2010 at Straub Hospital in Honolulu from pneumonia and other complications. Amafel Amaraich was one of the founding fathers of our nation who came from Ta [...]

Tribute to a Gracious Woman

By Doves Berdon CRM Contributor MEMBERS: I want to say a few words for my long time and one of my best friends Grace Aisek Mida. I have just been given one of the most heart-wrenching news that one can possibly receive: my dearest Grace has gone to a better and peaceful world after years [...]

Sr. Josefa Hashiguchi: Compassionate Educator with a Mission

By Vid Raatior I barely knew Sister Josefa Hashiguchi, MMB from Toloas before she passed away in 1986, but her reputation as a tough-love and compassionate educator was well known in Chuuk. She became the principal at my alma mater Chuuk High School after I had graduated. I wished she had been my principal when [...]

Urupulo: love, respect, and wisdom

Reflection by Vid Raatior To people from Houk, he was known simply as Urupulo. To those of us who are blessed to have been his family he was a force of love and wisdom. To me and my immediate family,  Urupulo was god-sent. How he became a father figure and a brother all at the [...]

President Tosiwo Nakayama: Strength in Humility and Leadership

Reflection by Vid Raatior The late President Nakayama epitomizes for me the juxtaposition of the virtue of humility that’s so much a part of our Chuukese culture and the dynamism of the modern leader. For someone like me who is tied in lineage with the President on my father’s side, he became more than an [...]

Chief Petrus Mailo: Tradition and Change Rooted in Wisdom

Submitted by Vid Raatior When other respected traditional chiefs in the outer islands talk fondly about the reputation of another chief, we listened. I grew up on Houk hearing from such elders who have sailed up to Weno on their sailing canoes in search of provisions. The chiefs and the master navigators such as Urupulo [...]

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