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Michael Van de Veer
1944 - 2006
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KEKAHU FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 825 Hanalei
Kauai, Hawaii 96714
808.826.7774
December 30, 2006
Dear All:
As you know, our dear friend and colleague Michael Van de Veer passed away on December 19, 2006, in Honolulu, Hawaii. In Michael's honor, the Kekahu Foundation Board has established an "Out of the Box Fund." The Fund will enable KKCR to expand its existing facility to include and support a local news studio, providing a forum for free speech and to help give a voice to the voiceless which Michael worked so hard to preserve. |
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Contributions to the Out of the Box Fund can be made c/o KKCR, Kauai Community Radio, P.O. Box 825, Hanalei, HI 96714. On behalf of the Kekahu Foundation Board of Directors, I thank you in advance for your kindness and consideration.
Sincerely,
THE KEKAHU FOUNDATION
Harvey L. Cohen, Chairperson
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Please Click Here to Donate to the Out of The Box Fund
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Obituary from Garden Island Newspaper
Downs Michael Van De Veer Downs
Michael Van De Veer of Hanalei died Dec. 19, 2006, at the age of 62.
Born in Alabama during the era of racial segregation and prejudice, he dedicated his life to ending racism and to help build a just and compassionate society. He battled to the end to provide equal rights and justice for all.
A citizen of the world, he was an internationally published freelance journalist. He served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Liberia, Africa, and traveled extensively throughout the world. Most recently he worked with Lions Club International to provide medical equipment for vision care in Nepal. He also served as an advisor to SETU Nepal, a nonprofit organization providing transitional housing for women and children displaced by war.
He served on the Board of the Kekahu Foundation and hosted a musical/discussion show called “Out of the Box: An Answer to the New World Order” on KKCR, Kauai Community Radio.
He is survived by his wife Catherine “Wicki” Van De Veer of Hanalei; son Malcolm X Blake Van De Veer of Maui; Malcolm’s mother Cheryl; brother John Van De Veer; and niece Roxanna and nephew Logan of Santa Cruz, Calif.
At Michael’s request, no service will be held. In his honor an “Out of the Box” fund is being created which will enable KKCR to expand its existing facility to include and support a local news studio to provide a forum for free speech and give a voice to the voiceless Michael worked so hard to preserve.
Donations may be made to the KKCR “Out of the Box” Fund, P.O. Box 825 Hanalei HI 96714 (www.kkcr.org). Arrangements were handled by Moanalua Mortuary. |
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KKCR Kaua`i Community Radio
P.O. Box 825
Hanalei, HI 96714
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