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