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Hundreds line up to view Sen. Akaka’s casket at State Capitol

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Senator Akaka's casket was escorted by a military honor guards to the state Capitol rotunda on Friday. A motorcycle escort waits for the casket to be moved.
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Military honor guards escort Sen. Akaka's casket.
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Military honor guards escort Sen. Akaka's casket.
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Sen. Akaka's family blew conch shells to signal start of procession.
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Danny Akaka Jr. leads the procession to the state Capitol rotunda.
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Military honor guards escort Sen. Akaka's casket.
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Military honor guards escort Sen. Akaka's casket.
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Gov. David Ige, with first lady, Dawn, were in procession. In back of Gov. Ige is Senate President Ron Kouchi.
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Military honor guards escort Sen. Akaka's casket.
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Sen. Akaka's portrait is seen above his casket.
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People gather around Sen. Akaka's casket at the state Capitol rotunda.
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Sen. Akaka lies in state at the Capitol rotunda. His wife Mildred and daughter Milani Mattson, at right, during the viewing.
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Kamehameha students perform a hula under the direction of kumu Kaleo Trinidad in honor of Sen. Akaka.
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Kamehameha students perform a hula under the direction of kumu Kaleo Trinidad in honor of Sen. Akaka.
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Karen Keawehawaii, left, greets Millie Akaka, the senator's wife.
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Sen. Akaka's casket at the state Capitol rotunda where he lies in state for 24 hours.
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Sen. Akaka's casket lies in the state Capitol rotunda with a brief prayer service at night along with music and speakers.
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After the ceremony, a long line of people waited to pay their respects.
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After the service, Sen. Akaka's granddaughter, Kalei, paused at the casket for a private moment.
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After the ceremony, Gov. David Ige and his wife Dawn paid their respects.