People gathered for Memorial Day at Punchbowl and Kaneohe
In honor of those who made the final, full measure of devotion while serving in the Armed Forces for the United States of America, the City and County of Honolulu and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are honored to present the 72nd Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Pūowaina (Punchbowl).
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Crowd at Punchbowl. In honor of those who made the final, full measure of devotion while serving in the Armed Forces for the United States of America, the City and County of Honolulu and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are honored to present the 72nd Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Pūowaina (Punchbowl).CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Lei queen, Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kaho’ano, performs.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
In honor of those who made the final, full measure of devotion while serving in the Armed Forces for the United States of America, the City and County of Honolulu and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are honored to present the 72nd Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Pūowaina (Punchbowl).CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Flags at Punchbowl.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Clifford Chillingworth, left, and Walter Furuyama of Korean War Veterans salute after laying wreath.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Keynote speaker, Admiral John C. Aquilino, U.S.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Mayor Rick Blangiardi gives Memorial Day address.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Mayor Rick Blangiardi and wife, Karen Chang, lay wreath.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Mayor Rick Blangiardi and wife, Karen Chang lay wreath.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Mike Formby, Managing director, left, Mayor Rick Blangiardi, wife Karen Chang, Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke, Governor Josh Green and first lady, Jamie Green.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Governor Josh Green jokes with veteran Donald Guerrero.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Zachary Cui, places flowers on grave of his father, NMicholas Cui Jr. at the Hawaiʻi State Veterans Cemetery in Kāneʻohe.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Color Guard gather to end memorial services.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Placing of State wreath by Korean War veterans Bob Imose, left, Tommy Tahara, U.S. Representative Ed Case, Governor Josh Green, and Major General Kenneth Hara.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Governor Josh Green rushed from the stage to aid woman who collapsed during memorial ceremonies.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Governor Josh Green returning to his seat on stage after helping woman who collapsed.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Governor Josh Green delivering his Memorial Day Address.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Color Guards begins Memorial services.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Wreath layers get ready for memorial.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
After ceremonies, many climb to top of stairs to visit displays.