Retiring lifeguard Captain Paul Moreno carried on Waikiki beachboys’ tradition
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City and County lifeguard captain Paul Merino looks up at a hanging photo of his brother, Freddie, top, at Duke’s Restaurant on Tuesday in Waikiki. Paul is retired on Thursday after over 40 years as a City and County lifeguard in Waikiki, and has opted for his last week of duty in Tower 2B — the same tower he started at in 1978.
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City and County lifeguard captain Paul Merino looks towards the ocean as a hanging photo of his brother, Freddie, top, is seen at Duke’s Restaurant in Waikiki.
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City and County lifeguard captain Paul Merino, right, talks with Duke’s Restaurant manager Dante Kea on Tuesday.
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City and County lifeguard captain Paul Merino looks up at a hanging photo of his brother, Freddie, top, at Duke’s Restaurant in Waikiki.
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City and County lifeguard captain Paul Merino looks up at a hanging photo of his brother, Freddie, top, at Duke’s Restaurant in Waikiki.