Hiroshi Ismael
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Hirosi Ismael became a Micronesian
politician after ending his medical practice. Ismael served as the third Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia
from May 1987 until 1991.
Ismael was a native of Kosrae
, but he grew up in Pohnpei where he attended school. He served in a variety of top positions within the United Nations
' Administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
before the FSM achieved its independence.
Ismael became the third Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in May 1987, a position he held until 1991. He returned to his home state of Kosrae after leaving office, where he wanted to live his live farming, read his books and go to church. Only after he was requested by some local politicians did he go back into politics but only on an advisory position to the then Governor of Kosrae, afterwards he felt that he had to go back to the medical field but only to help with the administrative side was he appointed the Director of Health Dept. He also became a Reverend to his church of Utwe. He was a simple man really who loved his fried chicken and Chinese checkers. When he found that he had cancer he went to the Philippines for treatments, after realizing the treatments were taking its toll on him, he decided to go back home and spend the rest of his life with his family. His last few hours were spent with his wife, daughter and grandchildren. His wife said that "he went with a smile on his face". Dr. Hirosi Ismael was a very humble man that only wanted what was good for the people of Kosrae and FSM and he lived his life by example.
Hirosi Ismael died on July 31, 2008, at his home in Kosrae at the age of 72. He was survived by his wife, Mitchigo Skilling, as well as his their children: Greeno, Grant, Loto, Paul, Kenye and Ruth.
The Micronesian Government released a statement honoring Ismael following his August 1, 2008, memorial service
praising him for his service to the country: "Ismael's leadership, commitment and guidance during the nation's early efforts toward self-government earned him the respect of his colleagues and the people of the Federated States of Micronesia."
Federated States of Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia or FSM is an independent, sovereign island nation, made up of four states from west to east: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. It comprises approximately 607 islands with c...
politician after ending his medical practice. Ismael served as the third Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia
Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia
Vice President of Federated States of Micronesia is the second highest position in Federated States of Micronesia.History of the office holders follows...
from May 1987 until 1991.
Ismael was a native of Kosrae
Kosrae
Kosrae , formerly known as Kusaie, is an island in Micronesia. The State of Kosrae is one of four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, and includes, besides the island of Kosrae, about a dozen satellite islands and islets, the most significant of which is Lelu Island.-Geography:With a...
, but he grew up in Pohnpei where he attended school. He served in a variety of top positions within the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
' Administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
The Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands was a United Nations trust territory in Micronesia administered by the United States from 1947 to 1986.-History:...
before the FSM achieved its independence.
Ismael became the third Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in May 1987, a position he held until 1991. He returned to his home state of Kosrae after leaving office, where he wanted to live his live farming, read his books and go to church. Only after he was requested by some local politicians did he go back into politics but only on an advisory position to the then Governor of Kosrae, afterwards he felt that he had to go back to the medical field but only to help with the administrative side was he appointed the Director of Health Dept. He also became a Reverend to his church of Utwe. He was a simple man really who loved his fried chicken and Chinese checkers. When he found that he had cancer he went to the Philippines for treatments, after realizing the treatments were taking its toll on him, he decided to go back home and spend the rest of his life with his family. His last few hours were spent with his wife, daughter and grandchildren. His wife said that "he went with a smile on his face". Dr. Hirosi Ismael was a very humble man that only wanted what was good for the people of Kosrae and FSM and he lived his life by example.
Hirosi Ismael died on July 31, 2008, at his home in Kosrae at the age of 72. He was survived by his wife, Mitchigo Skilling, as well as his their children: Greeno, Grant, Loto, Paul, Kenye and Ruth.
The Micronesian Government released a statement honoring Ismael following his August 1, 2008, memorial service
Funeral
A funeral is a ceremony for celebrating, sanctifying, or remembering the life of a person who has died. Funerary customs comprise the complex of beliefs and practices used by a culture to remember the dead, from interment itself, to various monuments, prayers, and rituals undertaken in their honor...
praising him for his service to the country: "Ismael's leadership, commitment and guidance during the nation's early efforts toward self-government earned him the respect of his colleagues and the people of the Federated States of Micronesia."