Memorial Day
The Hakalau Jodo Mission hosts Memorial Day ceremonies at the Hakalau Veteran's Memorial Park each year. Current and former residents and relatives of those killed in military conflict gather to show respect and celebrate our community life.
The Hakalau Jodo Mission hosts Memorial Day ceremonies at the Hakalau Veteran's Memorial Park each year. Current and former residents and relatives of those killed in military conflict gather to show respect and celebrate our community life.
In memory of these boys from Hakalau-Ninole who gave their lives in:
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World War 1:
Thomas Smith World War 2: Pvt. Onso Chinen Sgt. Hiroyuki Hiramoto Cpl. Isamu Ikeda Pvt. Yasuo Kaneshiro Pfc. Yositaka Kataoka Pfc. Satoshi Masuoka Pfc. Toshiaki Morimoto Pfc. Hiroshi Motoishi Pvt. Saburo Nakazato Sgt. Masayoshi Ogata Pvt. Eishun Soken Sgt. Ronald K. Takara |
Korean Conflict:
Pfc. Jun Matsushige Vietnam War: Sgt. Lester W. Alipio Spc. Bobby J. Barcena |
Our Memorial Day ceremony is guided by Mistress of Ceremonies, Akiko Masuda. After opening remarks, there is a moment of silence, followed by the raising of the flag and the pledge of allegiance. Reverand Miyazaki leads us in chanting of the Sutra and offering incense. Next, our speaker shares a Memorial Day message. In 2017, our speaker was Jimmy Enocencio, an active leader in the veteran's community. After this message, we sing "America the Beautiful". After the ceremony, we go to the Hakalau Jodo Mission for food and fellowship.
2017 Memorial Day Remembrance and Celebration
Photos courtesy of Danny Escalona
Photos courtesy of Danny Escalona