WATCH: Family, friends celebrate the life of late UH football great Colt Brennan

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hundreds gathered along the shores of Waikiki on Sunday morning for a celebration of life to honor the late Hawaii football legend Colt Brennan.

The ceremony in front of Duke’s Restaurant included a paddle-out to spread Brennan’s ashes in the water.

Former Head Coach June Jones was among those who spoke at the memorial. He said Brennan’s biggest legacy will be his love for the fans and Hawaii.

“Colt Brennan was someone very, very, very special. He was special as an athlete. He was special as a person,” he said. “He had so many great days for us.”

Brennan’s father, Terry, said his son loved Hawaii and the UH community.

“Colt was a character and we all have our stories about him,” he said. “Even as a youngster, he loved the game of football. Football was something special.”

Brennan died in May 2021. He was attending rehab in California at the time of his death.

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