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A Teacher’s Song for Her Daughter | Honolulu News
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A 77-year-old Hawaiian culture teacher, Pat Brown, is set to perform a heartfelt song she wrote for her late daughter at the Welcome Home Kōlea Bird Festival — a tribute inspired by the kōlea’s epic, non-stop migration from the Arctic to Hawaii, symbolizing resilience and hope. After sharing the song with her first-grade students who helped refine it, Brown found renewed purpose and emotional healing. A student’s final line — “Keep flying” — became a powerful echo of her daughter’s spirit. The festival, organized by the Hawaii Audubon Society, celebrates the birds’ return with music, art, and community activities, inviting everyone to connect with nature through the kōlea’s inspiring journey.
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