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Memorial Day weekend commemoration at Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

A Memorial Day weekend commemoration at Hawaii’s official World War I monument. A highly visual ceremony featuring color and rifle elements; veterans groups, including Rolling Thunder veterans motorcycle ride-by; three distinguished speakers; a rifle volley; bag pipes; and the solemn bugle call Taps.

By Craig T. Kojima

May 28, 2023

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Color guard marches at start of commemoration.
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Rifle Honors Volley from the 715th Military Intelligence Battalion.
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USCG helicopter makes a pass of Natatorium during commemoration ceremonies.
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Mo Radke, of Friends of the Natatorium speaking.
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John Titchen, Chief, Ocean Safety, makes his remarks.
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Michelle Hauser, American Legion Chaplain salutes after lei presentation.
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Marine SGT Miku Stone plays taps at conclusion of commemoration.
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Peter Apo, John Titchen, Chief, Ocean Safety, and Mo Radke, Command Master Chief, after commemoration.
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