“Eddie Would Go,” is a famous saying that is used all around the world. This is a quote that many people refer to Eddie Aikau, who is a famous Hawaiian surfer and also lifeguard who originated in Maui, Hawaii. This quote defines as how Eddie Aikau would never give up and run away from his problems. He would confront his quandaries with all of his might and find solutions to these dilemmas. He took life and confronted all the troublesome situations that came to him and proceed on.That is a true role model in my opinion. Ho’omau in Hawaiian means value in perseverance and persistence. Eddie Aikau endured through some tough times but still undergone to have a successful life.
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That will show how Ho’omau was a huge part of Eddie’s life. Edward Ryon Makuahanai Aikau aka “Eddie Aikau,” was born originally in Maui. His family would soon move to O’ahu in 1959 with his family. When they …show more content…
When I was 12, my father showed me the documentary, “ESPN:20 for 20-Hawaiian; The Legend of Eddie Aikau.” This documentary opened up a whole different world to me. I was never the type of typical person who enjoyed to surf, unlike half of the people in Hawaii. As being a Big Island grown girl, I liked to bodyboard rather than surf. Surfing is more of an O’ahu kind of sport. This documentary showed me more of this sport. It showed me how fantastic it can be. Eddie Aikau’s face in the documentary when riding those waves changed my mind about surfing. Eddie had loved to surf and through this documentary, he made me become more fond of it than ever. He especially inspired me to be strong even in the toughest times in life. Through this documentary, I had many different emotions. He lived with his family in a very small house. They loved one another and they would always celebrate each day. They worked hard at their jobs but would come home to their family and cherish their time together. I found that very special to me. The may have had that life, but they still lived to the fullest which is the best thing to do in any situation. Eddie Aikau worked really hard and committed to his work. He’s vigorous with any kind of problem that comes at him. He inspired me to work hard like he did. Work hard to have a better future than