Memorial Day:
​A Time to  Remember


​Updates: May 23, 2023
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Photo courtesy of Danny Escalona.
What began in 1945 as a quest to honor the 12 young men from the Hakalau area who died in World War II, took 20 years to become a reality. This monument was first unveiled at a Memorial Day Service on May 30, 1965, sponsored by the Hakalau Recreational Council. Over time, 4 more names were added from other wars and conflicts: World War I, Korea, and Viet Nam. The memorial service is now sponsored by the Hakalau Jodo Mission.

Our cultural values include honoring those who came before us. Hakalau memorial services for each soldier have always been well-attended and usually included speeches by community leaders. 
Men and boys from the Hakalau Plantation  area, from Kolekole to Ninole. who died in
​WW I and II, Korea, and Vietnam:
Upcoming Events: ​
  • 5/23/23 - Updated schedules for all classes and events​​
Yesterday:​​​​
Today: ​​​​
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Vietnam Veteran Ray Gandy plays taps, 2022. Photo courtesy of Danny Escalona

​This year's remembrance will take place on Saturday, May 27th at Hakalau Veterans Park at 10 a.m., followed by an "ALL AMERICAN LUNCH" at the Hakalau Jodo Mission. The public is invited. ​
To make sure we have enough chairs at the park and food for lunch at the Mission,
PLEASE LET US KNOW YOU'LL BE ATTENDING: 
 hakalaujodomission@gmail.com ​
Photos from Memorial Day 2022, courtesy of Danny Escalona
For the Hakalau Kuleana, our responsibility is to care for the land, the people, and the culture. We are guided by cultural values of YESTERDAY: Engage in collective effort. Look out for each other. Honor hard work. Show respect for those who came before us. Aloha and Mālama `Aina. In 2021, Akiko Masuda added two more values to the list: Consistently show up. Whatever has to be done, jump in and do it!