The Legend lives on. His final award he was unable to receive in person but instead watched the ceremony from the hospital in which he was being treated at the time. Unfortunately there was to be no recovery from this time in care and on June 26th 1997 Israel Kamakawiwo'ole passed away at the age of only 38.
The lymphatic system includes a system of lymphatic capillaries, vessels, nodes, and ducts that collects and transports lymph, which is a clear to slightly yellowish fluid, similar to the plasma in blood.The lymphatic system is important for maintaining your bodyâs fluid balance, and it helps transport some fats.he lymphoid organs assist the lymphatic system. They include the thymus, spleen, tonsils, and appendix, along with some special tissue in the gut: The thymus: The thymus is located in the thoracic cavity, just under the neck.
1 The spleen is the largest organ of the lymphatic system. 2  Its primary function is to filter blood of damaged cells, cellular debris, and pathogens. 3  Like the thymus, the spleen houses and aids in the maturation of lymphocytes. 4  Lymphocytes destroy pathogens and dead cells in the blood. Thymus. 2  The thymus gland is the main organ of the lymphatic system. 3  Its primary function is to promote the development of specific cells of the immune system called T-lymphocytes. 4  Once mature, these cells leave the thymus and are transported via blood vessels to the lymph nodes and spleen.