Posted on Jul 20, 2016
Mark Takai, Hawaii congressman and National Guard lieutenant colonel, dies
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WASHINGTON — Rep. Mark Takai, a first-term Democrat from Hawaii, died Wednesday of pancreatic cancer.
Takai, 49, died at home surrounded by his family. He announced in May that he would not seek re-election.
Born on Oahu, Takai served in the state House of Representatives for 20 years before he was elected to Congress, first winning his statehouse seat at age 27. He served as a longtime lieutenant colonel in the Hawaii Army National Guard for more than a decade. In Congress, he sat on the Armed Services and Natural Resources committees.
Takai was first diagnosed with cancer in October and initially expressed optimism that he would recover. But in May he announced the cancer had spread.
"The Takai family thanks the people of Hawaii for their support during this difficult time," said a release by his office. His family requested privacy.
Takai is survived by his wife, Sami, and two young. children
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Takai, 49, died at home surrounded by his family. He announced in May that he would not seek re-election.
Born on Oahu, Takai served in the state House of Representatives for 20 years before he was elected to Congress, first winning his statehouse seat at age 27. He served as a longtime lieutenant colonel in the Hawaii Army National Guard for more than a decade. In Congress, he sat on the Armed Services and Natural Resources committees.
Takai was first diagnosed with cancer in October and initially expressed optimism that he would recover. But in May he announced the cancer had spread.
"The Takai family thanks the people of Hawaii for their support during this difficult time," said a release by his office. His family requested privacy.
Takai is survived by his wife, Sami, and two young. children
Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Mark Takai, Hawaii congressman and National Guard lieutenant colonel, dies
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That is sad but not unexpected news SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL that Rep. Mark Takai has succumbed to pancreatic cancer.,
Prayer for his family as they grieve his passing.
Prayer for his family as they grieve his passing.
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Sad News! Wonderful Man and Servant of the People of Hawaii. Died way too young. "Only The Good Die Young".
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel well said and so true! He will be missed for certain!
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