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Hawaiian Airlines’ employee volunteers assist travelers at Honolulu’s airport over the busy Memorial Day weekend

By Craig T. Kojima

May 28, 2021

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Makaio Villanueva plays the drums while Robert Rowland and Nani Robertson dance with Paul Gallagher, middle. It was a tearful farewell at airport for Yasue Beisaw and Paul Gallagher as they said goodbye to friends in Hawaii and left for the Azores. Makaio Villanueva, Nani Peterson, Steven Thomas and Robert Rowland turned out to wish them a fond farewell.
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Robert Rowland, left, sang, dances and plays the ukulele during a farewell sendoff for Yasue Biesaw and Paul Gallagher. It was a tearful farewell at the airport for Yasue Beisaw and Paul Gallagher as they said goodbye to friends in Hawaii and left for the Azores. Makaio Villanueva, Nani Peterson, Steven Thomas and Robert Rowland turn out to wish them a fond farewell.
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Yasue Beisaw, Nani Peterson, Paul Gallagher and Makaio Villanueva take a group shot. It was a tearful farewell at the airport for Yasue Beisaw and Paul Gallagher as they said goodbye to friends in Hawaii and left for the Azores. Makaio Villanueva, Nani Peterson, Steven Thomas and Robert Rowland turned out to wish them a fond farewell.
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It was a tearful farewell at the airport for Yasue Beisaw and Paul Gallagher as they said goodbye to friends in Hawaii and left for the Azores. Makaio Villanueva, Nani Peterson, Steven Thomas and Robert Rowland turned out to wish them a fond farewell.
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Team Kokua members Manako Tanaka and Mark Zender work some details out with traveler Hoku Dudoit. Team Kōkua, Hawaiian Airlines’ employee volunteer group, will be helping travelers departing from Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport during the busy Memorial Day weekend. Volunteers dawning their purple shirts will be available to answer questions, guide guests through TSA Memorial Day weekend kicks off what is expected to be a busy summer season from pent-up demand for Hawaii during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Team Kokua member Manako Tanaka helps travelers in the TSA line. Team Kōkua, Hawaiian Airlines’ employee volunteer group, will be helping travelers departing from Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport during the busy Memorial Day weekend. Volunteers dawning their purple shirts will be available to answer questions, guide guests through TSA Memorial Day weekend kicks off what is expected to be a busy summer season from pent-up demand for Hawaii during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Team Kokua member Irina Delatoree takes a group shot with Dan and Mayumi Kwok, who were traveling to a wedding. With them are grandson Kai Lee and friend Yuyuko Miyazaki. Team Kōkua, Hawaiian Airlines’ employee volunteer group, will be helping travelers departing from Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport during the busy Memorial Day weekend. Volunteers dawning their purple shirts will be available to answer questions, guide guests through TSA Memorial Day weekend kicks off what is expected to be a busy summer season from pent-up demand for Hawaii during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Team Kokua member Irina Delatorre helps Mayumi Kwok with some luggage. Kwok was traveling with family to a wedding. Team Kōkua, Hawaiian Airlines’ employee volunteer group, will be helping travelers departing from Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport during the busy Memorial Day weekend. Volunteers dawning their purple shirts will be available to answer questions, guide guests through TSA Memorial Day weekend kicks off what is expected to be a busy summer season from pent-up demand for Hawaii during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Team member Irina Delatorre chats with Salwa Mostafa who is traveling back to Boston. Team Kōkua, Hawaiian Airlines’ employee volunteer group, will be helping travelers departing from Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport during the busy Memorial Day weekend. Volunteers dawning their purple shirts will be available to answer questions, guide guests through TSA Memorial Day weekend kicks off what is expected to be a busy summer season from pent-up demand for Hawaii during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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