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Herman Robert "Bob" Meyers III of Kalaheo, Kauai, a musician and singer who played bass and ukulele and took part in musical productions, died Aug. 10 in Washington, D.C., while there to participate in the Aug. 12 Aloha March calling for Hawaiian sovereignty. He was 48. ‘Bob’ Meyers, Kauai
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By Harold Morse
Star-BulletinMeyers was looking forward to participating in the march, as he was going to play an important role, friends said.
He was going to carry a flag and also speak. When he passed away before he could take part, the march was dedicated to him.
His Kamehameha Schools graduating class held a reunion last weekend on Molokai, and the event was dedicated to his memory.
One of his most recent professional appearances was in the musical "Forever Plaid," a production performed on Kauai.
"My son Bob, or Herman as we knew him, as we call Hermie, was a very talented and loving son," said his mother, Jaynealyce Mokihana Meyers. "We will miss him greatly for his contributions to his family, to his friends and to his community."
The Honolulu native graduated from Kamehameha in 1969 and later earned a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Phoenix. He served in special services with the Air Force in 1970-74, entertaining in Southeast Asia and around the world.
An animal lover, he owned many fish and birds, including "Doves of Aloha," used in numerous weddings. He regularly sang at weddings and released the doves as part of the ceremony.
He appeared in musical productions on Kauai and Oahu and also composed songs and directed productions in the islands and on the mainland.
He is also survived by sisters Roberta Butcher and Audrey Kaopuiki, brother Ian, five nieces, two nephews and several grandnieces and grandnephews.
Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Kalaheo Missionary Church on Kauai. Call after 6 p.m.
Oahu Services will be at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the chapel of Kamehameha Schools. Call after 4 p.m. Aloha attire and no flowers for both services.
There will be a private scattering of ashes at a later date.