Arlo L. Olsen. The ship arrived at 9:00 a.m. in Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin and was welcomed by a large throng of family and friends. Army Chaplain E.L. Kirtley conducted the dockside memorial service. Governor Oren E. Long gave the eulogy, stating, Hawaii is proud to have such sons. Prayers were given by Army Chaplain
are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to our history. Army Chaplain E.L. Kirtley offered prayers, and the 264th Army Band played Aloha Oe. The caskets were then taken to the Army Mausoleum at Schofield Barracks pending final funeral arrangements.
and attend the memorial service, at which Acting Governor Oren E. Long said, “We are proud to have such sons.” The service was conducted by USARPAC Chaplain E.L. Kirtley with prayers by Catholic Chaplain E.L.A. Fisher of the U.S. Army and Protestant Chaplain K.D. Perkins of the U.S. Navy. Afterwards, the flag-draped caskets were stored
