A Celebration of Life for U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka
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Rev. James "Kimo" Merseberg says a short prayer just after Senator Daniel Akaka's casket arrives at Kawaiahao Church on Saturday.
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Senator Daniel Akaka's “Celebration Of Life” service was held at Kawaiahao Church on Saturday.
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Danny Akaka
Jr.’s wife, Anna,
danced a hula,
blowing a kiss at
the same time the
late senator’s
wife, Mary “Millie”
Akaka, left,
seated, did the
same.
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Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi delivered the eulogy during former U.S.
Sen. Daniel Akaka’s celebration of life.
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Danny Akaka Jr. speaks during former U.S.
Sen. Daniel Akaka’s celebration of life.
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Millannie Akaka Matson gets a hug from Senator Brian Schatz.
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Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard greets Mary "Millie" Akaka, the late senator's wife.
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Gov. David Ige and his wife Dawn greets Mary "Millie" Akaka.
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The family surrounds during former U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka to bid a final farewell.
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Rev. James "Kimo" Merseberg says a short prayer just before the casket leaves the church.