Barney Inada was reborn a child

March 14, 1999 Barney Inada suffered a severe stroke. He was in a coma for 8 weeks and when he awoke he was reborn a child.

A sweet, gentle loving child with bone crushing strength in his hands.

I cared for him since 2001, I bathed him, fed him put him to bed and finally watched him die.

The pain of losing him is unbearable.

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March 05, 2010
We had some wonderful times together. You always had love for my children and family. Many times we laughed and cried together. Your music and friendship will always be memembered. Thank you God for shareing Barney with us.Aloha, mahalo nui
March 05, 2010
Steve, Melanie and Dale my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. I remember him as a giving person who always made sure everyone around him had fun. Though its been a long time I have fond memories of Uncle Barney.
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Leo Akulian,
Fresno, California

March 03, 2010
Thank you for the very nice memories of dad Stanley, Julie, and Sharen. They are great memories. Hope to hear from you all soon.Dale
March 02, 2010
Our sweet loving uncle Barney will truly be missed.....One of my great memories of him was he always made sure every one was always eating and being happy.My brother Stan Jr. & I would always tell him we are full uncle... We are full... He would say No more food No more rice Huh!!! He would say with a big smile you sure EAT.... EAT.... EAT...I can just see him now.......He is serving Fish, Kim Chee & of course Steamed Rice w/ Soyu to all his friends in heaven.EAT....EAT......EAT......Love u,
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Julieann Akulian-McLallin,
Clovis, California

March 02, 2010
I'll miss you, Uncle barney! I was young and and called him (uncle bongy). He was so good to me, I remember watching him in the garage making a sign for a local store, also every time there was a beautiful sunset, mom & dad would tell me uncle barney painted the sky.. (HE WILL BE MISSED, NOT FORGOTTEN)
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Stanley Maeshiro JR,
Makoti, North Dakota

I miss my Barney Inada

I miss my brother from another mother.

Barney Inada.

The deepest sorrow I have ever felt

I fucked up... really bad. Barney Inada died early Monday morning of a heart attack.

It was preventable, Barney complained of chest pains starting @ 9:00 Sunday night. Dale and I kept giving him aspirin and put him to bed @ 11:00pm.

At 3:30am Monday morning Barney tried to get out of bed holding his chest. He collapsed in my arms and I staring CPR immediately. I was doing it really poorly, I panic and did a very bad job.

Barney was essentially a child, a sweet, gentle and loving being. In a lot of ways I was closer to Barney then to Dale.

The shame and guilt I have from NOT calling 911 sooner will be with me the rest of my life. I failed Barney when he needed me most.

I am scum.

Barney Inada died today February 22, 2010

Barney Inada died today February 22, 2010.

In March 1999 Barney had a major stroke which left him very child like.

He enjoyed children playing, his daughters singing and his neko Ling-Ling.

The pain is unbearable and I have lost 2lbs. all in tears.

This is the saddest day of my life.

Dale Inada

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