As Tom Heinrich prepares to leave Hawaiʻi, his departure gives all of us an opportunity to say mahalo—not only for the things he has accomplished, but for the many years he has simply been there: attending meetings, raising concerns, helping neighbors, and caring deeply about the future of Mānoa Valley. Tom’s friends and fellow community members recently joined Mānoa Neighborhood Board #7 in recognizing and thanking him for his many years of community service. Tom has brought
