Pacific Book Review   

"If the papers are not returned immediately, I will kill every man, woman, and child on the island." Shigenori Nishikaichi, a pilot in the Imperial Japanese Navy. A true chronicle of tragic events that occurred during the week of December 7, 1941 on Ni'ihau, a small island in Hawaii known as the 'forbidden' island. Rescued after a week of terror, Military interviewers are shocked to hear that the villagers experienced betrayal, arson, attempted murder, murder in self-defense, and a suicide.

Born in Hawai'i. Parents Jack Oren and Iwalani Kupihea Tremaine. Roosevelt High School, Honolulu Community College. Children: Zandrea LeAnne Kai'ulani Smith, Patrick Earl Fase, John Michael Fase, Robert Scott Fase, and several grand-children. Featured Editor for the HCC news-letter, The Kahili.