Lance Kaowili, 47, of Kalama Valley, Honolulu, was last seen at Sandy Beach Park on March 24, 2011, where he regularly bodysurfed. He entered the shore break wearing swim fins and black board shorts and did not return. His vehicle was found parked at the beach with no sign of him.

A multi-agency search involving the Honolulu Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard and local lifeguards used helicopters, boats and divers to sweep coastline areas for miles and as far as six miles offshore. The operation lasted three days and turned up no sign of Lance. A pair of black board shorts was found on the beach but could not be confirmed as his.

Lance was a husband of 26 years, father of four and grandfather of five, known in the community and often seen at Sandy Beach. His family describes the disappearance as a devastating loss. If anyone was at Sandy Beach on March 24, 2011, or has information about Lance’s activities that day, please come forward.