Just thought I'd post this here since Mai is in New York!
Kanoe took First Runner Up! Congrats Kanoe!

We are all so proud of you! You did great!
Posted by scott at September 21, 2003 12:40 AMOmg. I'm so bummed she didn't win. But oh wells, it's not Kanoe's fault. She did her bestest and I'm hella proud of her! I was all screaming and jumping off the walls everytime she made the cut hehe. I loved her facial expressions while they were taking the Ms America Quiz hehe they were funny. *bling-bling* come one now hehe. Hawaii rocks because Kanoe represented us! Go Kanoe!!!
Posted by: Kat at September 21, 2003 1:40 AMHi!!Mila!Long time no see!!!
Do you remenber me?
Kanoe!Congratulations!!!
I watched Miss America website.
Maila!Congratulations,release CD!
I want CD!
Verry sorry...I can't speak English.
English is very hard...
But,I'll send to e-maill.
I study English!!
With Love from Japan.God bless you!
This is my e-maill address!
Prease do write if you get a chance.
Alright, I normally do not watch these shows but the wife caught it as I surfed through the channels last night and I was stuck watching the show and thanks to the ravishing Miss Gibson I watched to the end, even crossing my fingers on both hands as the runners up were announced.
What a jip! You deserved to win top honors but you did, at least, make the show not only watchable, but enjoyable. You are one in a million and I can see why you are Miss Hawaii.
We love you on the mainland!
Charlie
Posted by: Charlie O'Hearn at September 21, 2003 6:22 AMCongratulations Kanoe, you are such an elegant lady and you presented yourself with class. The good Lord continues to open doors for you. Well done.
Posted by: Alison at September 21, 2003 10:54 AMCongratulations Kanoe...you made Hawaii proud. You did a super job in representing Hawaii and you should have won. Hawaii loves you. And Hawaii Rocks!
Posted by: Stephen at September 21, 2003 11:57 AMMaila~
Hope you had a great time in Atlantic City & NYC.
Kanoe~
CONGRATLULATION!!! you made Hawaii very proud and you're still "Hawaii's Miss America". Hope to see you around in the Music scene!
Aloha~
John John
Congrats Kanoe!!! You did fantastic!!! Missouri is proud of you too. Can't wait to hear Moki's comments when she gets back to work. Keep it up girl, your family is truly blessed.
Capt. Bill Cox, Missouri State Water Patrol
Posted by: Bill Cox at September 21, 2003 2:33 PMHawaii's so proud of Kanoe! You had so much people supportin you in Hawaii and in the mainland. We think...KANOE ROCKS!!!
Posted by: Abigail at September 21, 2003 4:04 PMI saw you Mai on tv hehe. Kanoe oh gosh she did so great and she is so beautiful. Kanoe did an awesome job she rocks...
Posted by: Jane at September 21, 2003 10:19 PMKanoe...We usually don't watch Miss America, but when your sister Mokie told my husband that her sister was was Miss Hawaii we had to watch and "see" who you were. She talks about her sisters a lot... I'm glad we did. Congratulations. You were great! I can see why your family is proud...
By the why, "How many different ways was your name pronouced"?
Lorene Cox
hey u Maila! ho i liek buy ur CD already! haha
KANOE!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We love you so much and you did so well! REPRESENT!
kanoa
Posted by: Kanoa Goo at September 23, 2003 2:35 PMHey Maila!
It was so cool to see you on tv! :) I have to say that Miss America was soooo exciting this year with Kanoe! Kanoe!! You totally represented Hawaii and showed the ALOHA spirit in such a GREAT way.I think you did an OUTSTANDING job. You ROCK girl!
Posted by: Karen at September 24, 2003 12:57 AMIt is a priviledge and an honor to know Kanoe. I am proud to say I went to high school with her and spent memorable teens years with Miss Hawaii.
Kanoe, Keep being yourself. The most admirable and compelling characteristic you have show has been your consistency to portray your God given talents. God has blessed you with greatness and the gift of achievement.
Keep reaching for your dreams!!
Your friend,
Matt