Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, Alumni and CEO,

I am here to support the Kamehameha Schools dedication to Princess Pauahi's Dream for her people. I was part of those few who spoke Hawaiian and lived the culture before the English language became the predominate language of my household. I attended Kamehameha Schools from Kindergarten to 9th Grade when I moved to Minnesota. Those first 10 years of my education at KS were the most memorable times of my life. The music, the Hula, the culture, the Hawaiiana, everything taught to me then remains with me now. KS taught me duty, dedication, humility and respect. I took all those wonderful values and joined the Army where I continue to serve my Hawaiian brothers and sisters as well as my country. Without the Kamehameha School's teachings, love and dedication I would not be able to continue teaching the culture and values of the Hawaiian people to countless peoples around the whole. In closing I'd like to remind all of our KS family and our Alumni that we can continue to ask for dedicated education towards the Hawaiian people, but we must remember that our Aloha was meant not only for our people but for all.

Aloha A hui Hou,
Nuala K. Taylor
Killeen, TX
United States Army