Gary Kalai Nakata Sr.

July 7, 1954 – June 7, 2024

Lived 69 years

Mililani, Hawaii

“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.” – Winnie the Pooh

In service to country

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Gary served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.

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1954

Born July 7

1958

Gary was 4 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country

1969

Gary was 15 when "Sesame Street" debuted

1977

Gary was 23 when Star Wars opened in theaters

1982

Gary was 28 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"

1997

Gary was 43 when "Titanic" opened in theaters

2007

Gary was 53 when the first iPhone went on sale

2017

Gary was 63 when "Fortnite" became a video game phenomenon

2022

Gary was 68 when ChatGPT was released to the public

2024

Passed away June 7, age 69

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