were given their diplomas in a special commencement ceremony. The 18 soldier-graduates were selected from 40 student applicants who volunteered. Sixteen were seniors and two were juniors. Oren E. Long, Superintendent of Public Instruction, said in his address that “your strength now belongs to all America, not just Hawaii.” The 442nd volunteers sailed on April 4
men, arriving at Pier 40 in Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family and friends present to attend the dockside service. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, officiated, the 264th Army Band played, and military Chaplains participated. One of the Chaplains was Hiro Higuchi, who had served in the 442nd with the men
After the ship docked at Pier 40 at 10:00 a.m. in Honolulu’s Kapalama Basin, a memorial service was conducted by Army Chaplain Edwin L. Kirtley. Acting Governor Oren E. Long gave an address to the family and friends gathered, saying, “We honor these men for their valor. They fought because they believed in America.” The 264th
labor service under the guidance of the US Army. By your own will and with the help of community leaders such as John A. Burns, School Superintendent, Oren E. Long, McKinley High School Principal, Miles E. Carey, University of Hawai’i Board of Regents, and Charles R. Hemenway, Chairman of the University of Hawai’i Board of Regents,
9:00 a.m. at Honolulu Harbor. A large throng of family and friends was there to greet the ship 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
attended by about 700 family and friends. It began with a moment of silence, then a prayer by Army Chaplain Eugene L.A. Fisher. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, gave the address in which he stated: “We are proud to have had such sons.” Navy Chaplain Wendell Wheeler gave the benediction. Some attendees lingered and
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
This was the third ship to bring home the remains of Hawaii’s sons. A dockside ceremony was held for over 700 family and friends. Secretary of Hawaii Oren E. Long gave a brief address in which he said, We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a
men, arriving at Pier 40-A in Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family and friends present to attend the dockside service. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, officiated. In his speech, he said that Hawaii is “proud to have such sons.” The 264th Army Band played Aloha Oe and hymns, and military Chaplains
brought back 134 men, arriving at Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family and friends present to attend the dockside service. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, officiated, the 264th Army Band played, and military Chaplains participated. One of the Chaplains was Hiro Higuchi, who had served in the 442nd with the men
men, arriving at Pier 40-A in Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family and friends present to attend the dockside service. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, officiated. In his speech, he said that Hawaii is “proud to have such sons.” The 264th Army Band played Aloha Oe and hymns, and military Chaplains
soldiers, arriving at Pier 40-A in Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family and friends present to attend the dockside service. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, officiated, the 264th Army Band played Aloha Oe, and military Chaplains participated. The flag-draped caskets were stored in the Army mausoleum at Schofield Barracks on Oahu
war dead, arriving at Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family members and friends present to attend a dockside memorial service. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, officiated, the 264th Army Band played hymns, and military Chaplains participated. One of the Chaplains was Hiro Higuchi, who had served in the 442nd with the
264th Army Band played Aloha-Oe. A brief memorial service opened with a moment of silence, then a prayer by Army Chaplain Eugene L.A. Fisher. Secretary of Hawaii Oren E. Long said in his remarks: We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 am. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
family and friends attended. Chaplain Hiro Higuchi of the 442nd RCT participated along with Army Chaplain Edwin L. Kirtley and Navy Chaplain Joseph C. Canty. Territorial Secretary Oren E. Long eulogized the men, saying that Hawaii was proud to have had such sons “who stood the test and added a new chapter to the history of
22 from the Big Island. A group of about 700 was there to greet the ship. The dockside memorial service included a eulogy by Secretary of Hawaii Oren E. Long, a prayer by Army Chaplain Eugene L.A. Fisher, a moment of silence, and the 264th Army band playing Aloha Oe. The benediction was given by Navy
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 K.D.A. Fisher and Navy Chaplain K.D. Perkins. His father,
men, arriving at Pier 40-A in Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family and friends present to attend the dockside service. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, officiated, the 264th Army Band played Aloha Oe, and military Chaplains participated. The caskets were stored in the Army mausoleum at Schofield Barracks pending final funeral
members of the public were there to greet the ship. The 264th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked. There was a shipside service and Oren E. Long, the Secretary of Hawaii, spoke, “These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to our history.” On July 27,
a shipside service with many friends and family in attendance. The 264th Army Band played Aloha Oe, three military chaplains eulogized the soldiers, and Secretary of Hawaii Oren E. Long gave a speech, saying, “They were volunteers in the struggle to preserve democracy. Hawaii is proud to have such sons.” The caskets were held at the
USAT Arlo L. Olsen. A large throng of family and friends gathered at the dock to meet the ship. A brief ceremony was held with Acting Governor Oren E. Long giving the main address. He said, “We are proud to have such sons.” Brother Yutaka Watanabe of 276 Ilima Street in Wahiawa was Hiroshi’s next of
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
at 10:00 a.m. Chaplain Edwin L. Kirtley conducted the service. A prayer was offered by Chaplain L. Lane McCannon. A short address was given by Acting Governor Oren E. Long in which he said, We honor these men for their valor. They fought because they believed in America. The 264th Army Band played Evening Prayer and
on the USAT Jack J. Pendleton at Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There was a brief ceremony attended by hundreds of family and friends. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, gave a brief address and three military chaplains, Edwin L. Kirtley, J.E. Johnson, and Hiro Higuchi of the 442nd, offered prayers. The 264th Army Band provided
Captain Arlo L. Olsen with 34 other war dead. This was the sixth such ship to arrive, and it was greeted by a large crowd. Acting Governor Oren E. Long delivered a eulogy, saying, “We are proud to have such sons.” U.S. Army Pacific Chaplain Edwin L. Kirtley conducted a memorial service following the 9:00 a.m.
of Hawaii who died on the battlefields of Europe. This was the sixth such ship to arrive, and it was greeted by a large crowd. Acting Governor Oren E. Long delivered a eulogy, saying, “We are proud to have such sons.” Chaplain Edwin L. Kirtley, U.S. Army Pacific, conducted a memorial service following the 9:00 a.m.
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
brought back 134 men, arriving at Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family and friends present to attend the dockside service. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, officiated, the 264th Army Band played, and military Chaplains participated. One of the Chaplains was Hiro Higuchi, who had served in the 442nd with the men
brought back 134 men, arriving at Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family and friends present to attend the dockside service. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, officiated, the 264th Army Band played, and military Chaplains participated. One of the Chaplains was Hiro Higuchi, who had served in the 442nd with the men
US flag made of 7,000 red and white carnations for the stripes and 49 double tuberoses for the stars on a bed of blue delphiniums. Acting Governor Oren E. Long gave a short talk and Taps was played by buglers on opposite sides of King Street. A year earlier, in 1947, the US began a program
the pier, conducted by USARPAC chaplain Edwin L. Kirtley. After a moment of silence and a prayer by Army chaplain Eugene L.A. Fisher, the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, eulogized the men: “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, …we are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
one of 134 war dead, arriving at Pier 40-A in Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. Hundreds of family and friends attended the dockside service. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, officiated. In his speech, he said that Hawaii is “proud to have such sons.” The 264th Army Band played Aloha Oe and hymns, and military Chaplains
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
back 134 men, arriving at Pier 40-A Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family and friends present to attend the dockside service. Secretary of Hawaii Oren E. Long officiated, the 264th Army Band played, and military Chaplains participated. One of the Chaplains was Hiro Higuchi, who had served in the 442nd with the men
brought back 134 men, arriving at Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family and friends present to attend the dockside memorial service. Secretary of Hawaii Oren E. Long officiated, the 264th Army Band played, and military Chaplains participated. The caskets were stored in the Army mausoleum at Schofield Barracks pending funeral arrangements at the
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
brought back 134 men, arriving at Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family and friends present to attend the dockside service. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, officiated, the 264th Army Band played, and military Chaplains participated. The caskets were stored in the Army mausoleum at Schofield Barracks on Oahu pending funeral arrangements.
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
Captain Arlo L. Olsen with 34 other war dead. This was the sixth such ship to arrive, and it was greeted by a large crowd. Acting Governor Oren E. Long delivered a eulogy and Army chaplains conducted a memorial service following the 9:00 a.m. berthing. The funeral service and burial for James Junichi Kagihara were at
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
Kapalama Basin. Isobe was among the 134 war dead aboard the ship. Hundreds of family and friends were present to attend the dockside service. Secretary of Hawaii Oren E. Long officiated, the 264th Army Band played hymns, and military Chaplains participated. One of the Chaplains was Hiro Higuchi, who had served in the 442nd with the
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
the remains came from U.S. Military Cemeteries in Italy, with a few from France. The men were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
1949, on the USAT Sergeant Jack J. Pendleton with 133 other war dead. A shipside service was held and many family and friends attended. The main speaker, Oren E. Long, Secretary of Hawaii, eulogized the men, saying, “They were volunteers in the struggle to preserve democracy. Hawaii is proud to have such sons.” The remains were
brought back 134 men, arriving at Honolulu Harbor’s Kapalama Basin. There were hundreds of family and friends present to attend the dockside service. The Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, officiated, the 264th Army Band played, and military Chaplains participated. The caskets were stored in the Army mausoleum on Oahu pending funeral arrangements. Above: from left,
where the 265th Army Band played Aloha Oe as the ship docked at 8:30 a.m. They were eulogized in a shipside service by the Secretary of Hawaii, Oren E. Long, who said, “We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
for a short memorial service. After a moment of silence, Army Chaplain Eugene L.A. Fisher offered a prayer. Following this was a eulogy by Secretary of Hawaii Oren E. Long. He said, We are proud to have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to
