I’m writing in reference to Rick Bernstein’s commentary, “Bring back beach at Natatorium site” (Star-Advertiser, Dec. 9).

I remember as a kid growing up in Kaimuki before World War II, spending many happy days at the Natatorium, jumping off the diving tower with a hibiscus leaf in my mouth so water would not go up my nose. But times have changed.

I firmly believe that with all of the predictions of future climate change and rising tides, any construction done to replace the current pool and bleachers will in years to come to be an eyesore like we are facing today.

Therefore, let’s go for the beach plan and forego the cost of construction and future maintenance on new replacement bleachers and pool complex. Just have a memorial for our veterans along with a restored beach area.

Chuck Schrader

Kaneohe

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