Abercrombie: Fasi left �rich inheritance of public service�
Press Release
U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, issued this statement today following the death of Frank Fasi: Mayor Frank Fasi was his own legacy.
He didn�t need to leave behind impressive buildings or heroic statues or huge parks to be remembered. He left a rich inheritance of public service based on a genuine love of Honolulu and everyone (in) it, from the oldest to the youngest; from the most accomplished to the most unskilled; the most secure to the most vulnerable. And everyone in Honolulu is an heir to that legacy.
For many of us, Frank Fasi seemed like he�d always been our mayor, and always would be. I had the great privilege of working closely with him during my service on the City Council, and I can say without qualification, that people always knew exactly where they stood with him. He was totally without pretense or artifice. He never had a hidden agenda.
His passing leaves me with mixed feelings. On one hand, I am saddened because he is no longer with us, and I will miss him. At the same time, I think we should celebrate such a full life so well lived.
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.