He may be gone,
but one Maori woman still remembers
meeting Robin Williams 15 years ago
when he visited NZ.
She says Williams enjoyed the taste
of Maori culture he was given,
and that his comedic nature
was infectious.
He won't be forgotten by this woman.
One thing I remember vividly is how
humble he was, when he touched down.
He exuded happiness.
Panoho was in Te Ropu Manutaki,
the group given the honour
of welcoming Williams and his family
when they came to NZ to publicise
his movie at the time.
He had a real respect for Maori,
our country, and he spoke lots
about his family.
Panoho was saddened
when she had heard of his passing.
Yesterday wasn't a good day.
This photo has gone viral.
I really want people to feel
his spirit in the photo.
People shouldn't dwell
on his passing,
just remember
his great skill and talent.
And that skill and talent will live
on forever in his various movies.
Anzac Pikia, Te Karere.
