Lee Henry of Kahiki Passed away this morning 9-22-15

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U umeone Tiki Socialite Joined: Aug 26, 2005 Posts: 168	U umeone Posted posted on Tue, Sep 22, 2015 3:38 PM It is with tremendous sadness the we extend our heartfelt sympathies to Marilyn and their children as we found out about his passing this morning. Lee and my father, Bill Sapp were the best of friends from their college days and extended throughout their entire life as life long friends. Lee and dad started many restaurants together throughout their lives and their Legacy will never die as they built one of the most beautiful, tropical and exotic restaurants ever built and they will be forever tied to the name of Kahiki. We will supply more info regarding funeral services once they are published. The Tiki community lost a leader among men of integrity- God's speed Lee! The Sapp Family
A AceExplorer Grand Member (8 years) Deep in the Jacksonville Flori-duh jungle. Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 2566	A AceExplorer Posted posted on Tue, Sep 22, 2015 3:54 PM Sad to hear this news, my condolences to his family and friends. His accomplishments bear testimony to a life of dreams, determination, and success. Peace to you and yours during this difficult time.
L Lukeulele Tiki Socialite So Cal-holic Joined: Feb 04, 2006 Posts: 382	L Lukeulele Posted posted on Tue, Sep 22, 2015 4:55 PM Always sad to hear news like this. After reading the book Kahiki Supper Club (twice) I feel like I got to know him on a personal level. So many great stories and a true visionary. RIP
T tikiskip Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Nov 26, 2005 Posts: 5994	T tikiskip Posted posted on Tue, Sep 22, 2015 6:11 PM Sad news indeed. I met Lee and his wife with Melissa and Greg when they were doing research for their book. We were to meet Lee and his wife at a restaurant and we were late, well not only were we late but at the wrong restaurant too! Their were two of these restaurants I forget the name but we called Lee and he said they would wait putting us like 45 mins late. This must have been 15 or so years ago. But it was a very nice talk and they were so nice to wait for us, and then spend another hour or so talking. Too bad that book never came out. Rip Lee Henry.
JC Jeff Central Tiki Socialite Columbus, Ohio Joined: Jul 23, 2002 Posts: 1737	JC Jeff Central Posted posted on Wed, Sep 23, 2015 11:02 AM I am so saddened by this news. The last time we saw him, less than a year ago, he seemed healthy and in good spirits. I'm so glad we got to get the Kahiki book out before he passed away. I know he was very happy about that. Rest in Peace Lee. Thanks for helping to create one of the most incredible Polynesian restaurants ever built!! Cheers and Mahalo!!
UT uncle trav Tiki Socialite Kalamazoo Joined: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 2466	UT uncle trav Posted posted on Thu, Sep 24, 2015 4:59 AM Sad news. My condolences go out to the family.
H Hakalugi Special Tiki Central Agent Redondo Beach, CA Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 3465	H Hakalugi Posted posted on Mon, Sep 28, 2015 9:49 PM Here is a great history on Lee Henry written by his nephew, John Fraim. http://greathousestories.com/2015/09/28/lee-henry/
JC Jeff Central Tiki Socialite Columbus, Ohio Joined: Jul 23, 2002 Posts: 1737	JC Jeff Central Posted posted on Tue, Sep 29, 2015 7:50 AM Nice find!! :) Mahalo, Jeff
H Hakalugi Special Tiki Central Agent Redondo Beach, CA Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 3465	H Hakalugi Posted posted on Tue, Sep 29, 2015 9:39 AM On 2015-09-29 07:50, Jeff Central wrote: Nice find!! :) Mahalo, Jeff We actually need to thank John Fraim for sending me the article/link. Thanks John!
T tikiskip Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Nov 26, 2005 Posts: 5994	T tikiskip Posted posted on Tue, Sep 29, 2015 10:34 AM I thought I saw that the same person that wrote this (John Fraim) was going to do a book on the Kahiki as well. Here's hoping that John Fraim is working on a Kahiki book! John?

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