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 watched solemnly as the flag-draped caskets were unloaded from the ship’s hull. Afterwards, the caskets were taken to the
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 Chaplain Wendell Wheeler. After the caskets were brought ashore, they were taken to the Army mausoleum at Schofield Barracks pending funeral arrangements. The final leg of the journey was
have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to our history. A benediction by Navy Chaplain Wendell Wheeler concluded the service. The crated and flag-draped caskets were taken to the Army Mausoleum at Schofield Barracks until funeral arrangements were made. Masaru Taira was reburied
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.” Navy chaplain Wendell Wheeler gave the benediction. The flag-draped caskets were taken to Schofield Barracks where they were stored in the Army Mausoleum pending funeral arrangements by the families. Iwao
have had such sons. These men stood the test of action and added a new chapter of American heroism to our history. A benediction by Navy Chaplain Wendell Wheeler concluded the service. The crated and flag-draped caskets were taken to the Army Mausoleum at Schofield Barracks until funeral arrangement were made. Private Denis M. Hashimoto
