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Halawa inmates find mercy in caring for sick and dying

CRAIG T. KOJIMA/ CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Chris Almeida, left, and Benjamin Pada, are among the newest medical aides at Halawa Correctional Facility infirmary. Pada started three months ago, and Almeida only a month ago, but already they talk about their patients like they’ve known them forever.