John Koko hospitalized for emergency heart procedure
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If you can, please take a moment and think of Uncle John Koko (left) from The Makaha Sons.
While I was in the audience at the Hawaii Theatre for Augie Tulba’s concert on Saturday, former KHNL anchor Angela Keen was at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for “Malama Na Kama’aina,” a fundraiser for the Lokahi Giving Project.
The Sons were among the scheduled lineup of entertainers, but didn’t show, according to a Twitter post from Keen. Late Sunday night, the following statement was released by a representative for the trio:
“John Koko from the Makaha Sons had to be admitted to Kaiser for a procedure concerning his heart.
Word from brother Jerome late (Saturday) night is that John is in good spirits and will make a full recovery, with the Makaha Sons resuming their busy schedule at the end of the month.
The Makaha Sons and the Koko ‘ohana would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support.”
According to the statement, no visitors are allowed at the hospital. Also, upcoming gigs at Bishop Museum and on the Big Island will both be rescheduled to later dates.
I’m relieved to hear that Uncle John will make a full recovery. And while the Sons will have to postpone a few shows, I’m amazed they’ll be able to return to the stage in just a few weeks.
August 11th, 2008 at 7:32 am
the prayers from the Alfapada’s to Brother John Koko msy the good Lord watch over you give you back your strenth and love that you always have foreveryone, and that big smile that you carry around no matter where you are love and aloha from Kevin Alfapada and family. ALOHA
August 12th, 2008 at 8:23 am
The Finest in Hawaiian Music,
are The Makaha Sons. Invidually,
the the Finest People one could
ever hope to meet.
Our prayers and good wishes for a
complete recovery are sent to John Koko. Blessngs to him and his Ohana.
Sandy & Paul Mosley
Sparta, TN
August 12th, 2008 at 11:16 am
My prayers for your recovery and heaing continue every day and my love is always there for you and your family.
Take it eazzzzy and cya soon.
August 15th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
John, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and grant you a full and speedy recovery.
Take care,
Elizabeth (Lizzy) Steinhauser & Mom
August 17th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Braddah John,
From all of us here at the Hawaiian Concert Guide (Puni, Kimo, Tutle Flower and I), may you recover quickly and play on! :)
Mahalo ke akua,
Piko
http://www.HawaiianConcertGuide.com
August 25th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Aloha From Seattle Washington.
I just found out from Brother Noland
this weekend.
Get Better Braddah John.
Your Step Brother
Bill Nahale’a
Hale Halawai O Hawaii Resource Center