Lahaina Before the Fire

This is the worst natural disaster in the history of Hawaii. We present images of Lahaina before the fire as a memorial tribute to this wonderful place, and with hopes it will be rebuilt in the near future.
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0:00 intro
0:16 hula
0:59 date photographed
1:37 Baldwin Home
2:20 Banyan tree
2:44 Courthouse
3:00 Pioneer Inn
3:25 boat harbor
4:22 restaurants, Plantation Inn
4:31 Lahaina Grill
4:42 Lahaina Yacht Club
4:53 interview with waiter
5:35 Wo Hing Museum
7:31 Lahaina Jodo Mission
8:02 Front Street, "I'll Remember You" Kui Lee

As a resident of Hawaii who has enjoyed many visits to Lahaina, our most beautiful town, I am devastated by this loss, as are all people of the world, a colossal tragedy.
We can only pray for the survivors and hope Lahaina will be rebuilt as it was, in the near future.

[killahk]

It's all gone. My wife's town she grew up in, the town I learned to love and became my home. Our children we were raising here to be the next generation to take over and then one day pass on their own beautiful childhood memories to their own children. Thank you for this video. We will rebuild Lahaina.

[plumeria]

I live in Maui. Would go to Lahaina twice a week to sell my art. Took many visiting friends and family there to show them around. Would meet up with friends and customers for lunch or dinner. Go to the annual Halloween Party. This tragedy feels like a huge part of my history has been wiped out. Hard to describe my feelings. It’s not just sad. It’s like someone died suddenly that I never got a chance to say goodbye to, only to realize just how much they actually meant to me.

[armandosierra]

Mahalo for posting this video. I visited Lahaina in August of 2022. My mother grew up in Lahaina. My grandfather was the Postmaster from 1915 to 1928. I'm still in shock about what happened. This video preserves the memory of that beautiful town, Mahalo again for posting it.

[evelyngrammar]

Heartbreaking. My cousin retired to Lahaina until his demise. He was Hawaii's first Covid victim. He always had sweet things to say about the town.

[disneyland]

Crying through this video. Sending prayers for Maui, and everyone who has and is suffering such great losses.

[rubyhaze]

Have never been, but your film shows the beauty and sweet community feel. Not just, ‘Oh- some place over in Hawaii, ’— but history, harmony, and beauty of many people.

Thank you for showing the specialness of Lahaina— my prayers for restoration and healing. 💔😢

[peggydunne]

This is such a great tribute. It makes me so sad to see the history part gone. The Hawaiian people are so proud of their roots. The one I met were very passionate about thems. Prayers go out to all. And hugs sent to comfort and try to ease the pain. I was there last year visiting my son and son-in-law. I know what you have lost. 😢

[geralds]

More than a tragedy. Such a wonderful culture and history turned to ashes. While I am not Hawaiian my heart loved the culture and respected their traditions. I pray for them all and hope they can rebuild soon. But in doing so don’t lose the Hawaiian heart of Maui and Lāhainā.

[ArtJunkie]

I live in Canada and have many great memories of visit to Lahaina in2000. It stuck with me because it was such a wonderful community and when I saw the pictures I broke down crying I couldn’t believe it was all gone. I can only imagine the trauma that those who lived there are going to have to go through and process. I can give are my prayers of healing for the individuals and the community as a whole. I have no doubt it will be rebuilt but the lost history is a hard one. Many prayers and blessings to the people of Lahaina ~ Shannon ~😊🙏🇨🇦🥰

[dennisliu]

We were there for 2 weeks in March and spent many hours wandering through town. It was our first trip to Hawaii and is still fresh in our memories. We are saddened by the lives lost and destruction of such a wonderful place. We pray for all and know that this strong community will make its way back.

[lilylee]

This is so devastating! Just watching this video to see how beautiful Lahaina once was and the people in it. Prayers to Maui!

[KarenRasberry]

While planning a trip to Maui, I looked through my daddy's cruise album from the USS Indianapolis from WWII. There were many pictures from Lahaina. I dug really deep and found that Lahaina alternated as the home of the US Naval fleet before the war. In fact, the Japanese considered bombing Lahaina instead of Pearl Harbor. The Naval fleet moored there because of the calm waters that were named Lahaina Roads. Last November, I walked in his footsteps all over the town. It was very emotional for me. I found the old wharf where sailors were transported to the town from the the big ships. The wharf has decayed now, but parts of it still remain. Lahaina does have a lot of history that most people don't know about. My heart is broken for all the ones who have lost everything.

[debbieelms-watkiss]

Greetings from Australia. I gave you Thumbs up for your efforts in putting this Video together and not what has happened but so sad. This looked like it was a excellent tourist place. Love light and strength to all those affected and their friends and family and those passed may their souls Rest In Peace

[davidgiles]

This tragedy is absolutely heart wrenching. Lahaina will be rebuilt, and those lost will be remembered! Thanks for this video.

[goldkwi]

Thank you for documenting the memory of Lahaina, such that it would live on in the hearts of many.

[gingersnapped]

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful place, such history, & culture, such a heartbreaking loss. May the people of Lahaina stay strong, united and know we are with you.Lahaina will be beautiful again, God Bless, from Canada! May all those who perished, Rest In Peace.

[lindamorton]

The lost history is devastating! When it’s rebuilt no matter how well it will never be the same on so many levels. I am so sorry for your losses and for the families of the people who were ushered into eternity.

[TimmysTreats]

Thank you for taking the time to create this video. ❤ so heartfelt seeing what Lahaina once was and hoping to see what it will be again. ❤❤

[curtgomes]

Great video. My parents were both born on Maui. My wife and I were in Lahaina for three weeks in May. It's an indescribable loss. The loss of life is incredibly tragic. That this could happen in paradise is very difficult to imagine. God bless all the victims and those wonderful locals who made the place so wonderful....

[kathyoleary]

You did a wonderful job putting this together. ❤️ I’m heartbroken for the residents of Lahaina. I’ve visited there many times from Wisconsin. I will cherish those memories.