Vietnam veteran and U.S. Marine Martin Boyle honored by memorial paddle-out
Double-hulled canoes carrying the urn of Martin Boyle headed toward the ocean Monday during a memorial paddle-out at Sand Island.
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Sandy Gessler holds the jacket of Martin Boyle during a memorial paddle-out at Sand Island.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Shane Boyle, middle, son of Martin Boyle, embraces Sandy Gessler of the American Legion, right, during a memorial paddle-out at Sand Island.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Shane Boyle, son of Martin Boyle, holds an American flag presented to him during a memorial paddle-out at Sand Island in Honolulu.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
A pule is performed during a memorial paddle-out at Sand Island.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Shane Boyle, son of Vietnam veteran Martin Boyle, carries his father’s urn and a lei during a memorial paddle-out at Sand Island.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Double hulled waa head out during a memorial paddle-out at Sand Island.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Double hulled waa carrying the urn of Martin Boyle paddle towards the ocean during a memorial paddle-out at Sand Island.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Sandy Gessler holds a flower lei during a memorial paddle-out at Sand Island.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Double hulled waa carrying the urn of Martin Boyle paddle towards the ocean during a memorial paddle-out at Sand Island.