Haven't forgotten, Masumi and your family are in my prayers.

I wish to extend my deepest condolences and say that Masumi's dissapearance has really touched me since I first read about it. I'm so sorry that the darkest part of mankind has touced the Watanabe family. However the lightest and brightest side has now come forward to assist in finding her and bring her back to her family. Let's hope that one days she will see her native land again to rest in quiet and peace.

Mr. & Mrs Watanabe,

I have not forgotten Masumi. She is in my thoughts most everyday. I pray for her to return home. My only wish is that God will give the strength to those who can assist in finding her.

My heart is broken for this young woman, so clearly warm-hearted, energetic, adventurous, curious, in the prime of life. Her love of animals speaks fluently of her warm heart. Her choice to travel to Hawaii speaks fluently of her boldness, her energy, her curiosity, her vibrant mind.

I hope the Watanabe family takes some relief from the fact that many, many people around the world are touched by her story and, while we are terribly saddened by this loss, we're inspired by her life.

Chris
Columbus, Ohio

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Watanabe:

I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you in your bereavement. I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of your beloved daughter, Masumi, and share my warmest aloha with you in this time of unconsolable grief. May time heal the gievous hurt that your family suffered.

We often wonder why someone we love so dearly should be taken from us at such a young age, but fate moves in infinite ways. While I realize that no words can ease the pain of losing one's child, I pray that your faith will grant you an acceptable meaning to Masumi's early departure so that you may look with new hope into the future. I hope that the joy and love that Masumi gave you will lessen your sense of loss.

I join the Watanabe family in bidding Masumi Watanabe a last fond aloha. May she rest in peace.

Aloha pumehana,

Daniel K. Akaka
U.S. Senator

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Watanabe:

On behalf of the people of Hawai'i, we extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Masumi Watanabe.

Masumi was an extraordinary young woman whose quiet nature belied a spirited and keenly observant soul. Like other people her age, she sought independence and was not afraid to forge her own path in life.

Masumi Watanabe will be fondly remembered by the many people whose lives she touched. During this difficult time, we hope you will find encouragement in the expressions of support from your family and friends, and from the people of Hawai'i, who mourn Masumi's tragic loss. May your loving memories bring you comfort and help keep her spirit alive in your hearts.

With deepest sympathy,

Linda Lingle
Governor, State of Hawai'i

James R. "Duke Aiona, Jr.
Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawai'i

April 12, 2008

The people of the City and County of Honolulu join me in extending our heartfelt condolences to you over Masumi's tragic death.

You may be consoled in the knowledge that Masumi brought you much joy and fulfillment in her lifetime, and that she leaves a legacy of love and warm, fond memories.

The past months have obviously been very difficult for you. Yet, I hope your strong and unwavering faith and the prayers of the people of Hawaii will comfort you in your bereavement.

We join in expressing our deepest sympathies to you in your bereavement.

Mufi Hannemann
Mayor of Honolulu

I remember seeing you walk up my road from time to time....I'd like to think that somewhere you are still walking that peaceful walk...

Fashizzle (posted from Masumi's myspace comment)

April 12, 2008

Dear Mr. Hideichi and Mrs. Fumiko Watanabe:

Please accept my deepest sympathies as we try and understand the senseless act of violence that has caused you tremendous pain, and the lost of a brave, intelligent and loving young woman. Mr. and Mrs. Watanabe, please know that the people of these islands share your loss will not rest until the person who caused her untimely death is brought to justice. His alleged actions have brought the people of Hawai'i much shame and sadness.

So let us join together in prayer and honor Masumi. Let us remember her kind and gentle ways and how she love life....love nature...love our islands. Let us be diligent inour search for the truth and demonstrate the courage to assure what happened to Masumi never happenes again to someone else.

Again, Mr. and Mrs. Watnaabe and Masumi's brothers, please accept my sympathies for your loss. I wish you all much strength and courage in the days ahead.

Neil Abercrombie
Member of Congress

April 12, 2008

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wantanabe, Kenya and Ryo:

Please accept my sincerest condolences to the entire Watanabe family during this difficult time.

Please know the people of Hawai'i share your profound loss and that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,
Mazie K. Hirono
Member of Congress

THE FOLLOWING CONDOLENCE MESSAGE WERE COPIED FROM THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER:

April 9, 2008
My heart hurts for your entire family, no combination of any words can take your pain away. I pray in time, the pain will lessen and you will one day be able to smile again. She was absolutely beautiful, I'm sorry.
Azie Whittington (Honolulu, HI)

April 8, 2008
Aloha Watanabe Ohana,
God has taken Masumi home and she is safe! Our hearts and prayers have never stopped we will continue to keep your memory alive. Forever in our hearts!
A Hui Hou
IICSI (Kailua, HI)

April 6, 2008
Aloha Masumi, you gone home to Jesus, we will always remember you, god bless you
A Friend (Waianae, HI)

April 4, 2008
My heart goes out to Masumi & her family. She will forever be remembered. God Bless you all!!
M G (Ewa Beach, HI)

April 4, 2008
I am so sorry for your lost. "Masumi" will forever be remembered.
R A (Ewa Beach, HI)

April 4, 2008
My deepest sympathy for your lost.
May you find strength in god in this time of need.
Aloha
Sacheen Kahele (Waianae, HI)

April 4, 2008
We send our Aloha and Great Sympathy in the Lost of Masumi Watanabe... May Angels carry her to the Highest and let them guide her with Love through Eternal Life...
{God Bless!} jt
June Tagawa (Waianae, HI)

April 4, 2008
It is with a heavy heart that I express my most sincere sympathy and extend my aloha to Masumi Watanabe's family for their strength and courage during this most painful time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lani B.
Lani Bradbury (Honolulu, HI)

April 3, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss and I hope that you find the strength to overcome the grief that you feel. Keep her spirit alive through the happy memories you have of her.
A. Mirafuentes

April 3, 2008
I am deeply saddened by your lost. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
God Bless you
patrici kaniho (honolulu, HI)

To the family of Masumi Watanabe:

It is with deepest sympathy that I write this note of condolence to you. No words can express the sadness we all feel with the loss of Masumi. May her memory be honored and may the cherished memories you shared with her inspire you in all that you do.

With much aloha,
Suzanne Chun Oakland
State Senator

April 7, 2008

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Watanabe:

I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved daughter, Masumi Watanabe. I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss, and I realize there are no words to comfort you at this painful time, but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Your daughter will long be remembered as a bright, joyful person who lived life to its fullest in all her endeavors. You should be most proud of her.

May you and your family find solace in the memories of your daughter's remarkable life. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Aloha,
Daniel K. Inouye
United States Senator

My sympathies and prayers go to the family of Masumi Watanabe. It is never easy to lose a loved one. It's even more hard when the loved one has been taken away needlessly in the way Masumi was. Life is full of miracles and it's my hopes that she will turn up, alive and well. Still, even if she has passed on, it's comforting to know that she is flying with angels.

A heartfelt aloha to the Watanabe family. Please know that we are ashamed of the actions of our fellow country man and his actions which have hurt Masumi and your family. May we find Masumi so you can take her to your homeland. May you find peace.

Our family would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy and condolences for the loss of your daughter, Masumi. May the perpetual light continue to shine upon her and may she rest in peace. You'll be in our prayers and thoughts.. God Bless!

Dear Watanabe Family,
Please accept my deepest aloha over the loss of your beautiful and sweet daughter. God especially loves the innocent children; so I am sure that Masumi is in the warm embrace of God in heaven.
May God also embrace all members of the Watanabe family during this difficult time and bring you peace and comfort.
All Hawai'i is saddened by what has happened. Please know that Mother and Father Watanabe and Masumi are in our prayers. God bless you all.

to the watanabe family:
I pray that you are all well....
Masumi is in a better place...
Heaven...you will see her one day!

Aloha,

May her spirit find it's way from this island to her island home.... Ke Akua Bless...

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, WE KNOW YOUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY NOW, BUT WILL PRAY FOR YOU UNTIL YOUR DAUGHTER IS FOUND......MUCH ALOHA