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VIDEO: Memorial Day Ceremony In Hilo
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by Big Island Video News
on May 29, 2017 at 11:10 pm

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HILO - VFW Post 3830 and Auxiliary hosts the event that honors those who have sacrificed their lives for American freedom. The ceremony included floral tributes from Veterans Service Organizations.

(BIVN) – The annual Memorial Day Observance at the East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery in Hilo was held under sunny skies on Monday.

The program is hosted by VFW Post 3830 and Auxiliary, and pays tribute to the fallen military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The event featured speeches, floral tributes from Veterans Service Organizations, interfaith reflections, and music by the Hawaii County Band.

Vietnam Veteran Michael Doolittle presented the keynote address. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

VFW Post Commander Debra Lewis and Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim also spoke at the event. The master of ceremonies was LTC Douglass Adams.


Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Douglass Adams, East Hawaii Veteran's Cemetery, Harry Kim, Memorial Day, Michael Doolittle

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