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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).

By Craig T. Kojima

May 29, 2023

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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).
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Lei queen, Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kaho’ano, performs.
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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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Flags at Punchbowl.
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Clifford Chillingworth, left, and Walter Furuyama of Korean War Veterans salute after laying wreath.
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Keynote speaker, Admiral John C. Aquilino, U.S.
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Mayor Rick Blangiardi gives Memorial Day address.
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Mayor Rick Blangiardi and wife, Karen Chang, lay wreath.
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Mayor Rick Blangiardi and wife, Karen Chang lay wreath.
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Mike Formby, Managing director, left, Mayor Rick Blangiardi, wife Karen Chang, Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke, Governor Josh Green and first lady, Jamie Green.
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Governor Josh Green jokes with veteran Donald Guerrero.
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Zachary Cui, places flowers on grave of his father, NMicholas Cui Jr. at the Hawaiʻi State Veterans Cemetery in Kāneʻohe.
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Color Guard gather to end memorial services.
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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.
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Governor Josh Green rushed from the stage to aid woman who collapsed during memorial ceremonies.
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Governor Josh Green returning to his seat on stage after helping woman who collapsed.
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Governor Josh Green delivering his Memorial Day Address.
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Color Guards begins Memorial services.
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Wreath layers get ready for memorial.
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After ceremonies, many climb to top of stairs to visit displays.

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