2010ʻs OVS Photographs

Posted on Jul 15, 2025 in 2010ʻs, OVS History
Ciana Pelekai sings the national and state anthem at Veterans Day held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Oahu. The nine-year-old and is a 4th grader at Mokulele Elementary. Jayme Sato photo
Ciana Pelekai sings the national and state anthem at Veterans Day held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Oahu. The nine-year-old and is a 4th grader at Mokulele Elementary. Jayme Sato photo
MONTHLY DEVOTION – The Navy Seals Delivery Team One volunteers (left) clean the graves at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Once a month the team comes to pressure wash a good portion of the Memorial Plaza, install grave markers and do a complete sweep of the cemetery for dead flowers. Willie Hirokane photo
MONTHLY DEVOTION – The Navy Seals Delivery Team One volunteers (left) clean the graves at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Once a month the team comes to pressure wash a good portion of the Memorial Plaza, install grave markers and do a complete sweep of the cemetery for dead flowers. Willie Hirokane photo
HONORING OUR FALLEN COMRADES – Senior Airman Anthony Baez (wreath bearer on the left), Gov. Linda Lingle, Adm. Robert Willard, Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, Sen. Daniel K. Akaka and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee render honors at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery held Memorial Day service. Sgt. 1st Class-R Wayne T. Iha photo
HONORING OUR FALLEN COMRADES – Senior Airman Anthony Baez (wreath bearer on the left), Gov. Linda Lingle, Adm. Robert Willard, Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, Sen. Daniel K. Akaka and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee render honors at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery held Memorial Day service. Sgt. 1st Class-R Wayne T. Iha photo
VETERANS SALUTE – World War II veterans (below) from the 100th Bn., 442nd Infantry are among the thousands of troops remembered for their service at the Military Ohana Parade held in May 2010. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
VETERANS SALUTE – World War II veterans (below) from the 100th Bn., 442nd Infantry are among the thousands of troops remembered for their service at the Military Ohana Parade held in May 2010. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
NICHE & SLOPE STABILIZATION COMPLETE – Phase II’s $1.9 mil improvement projects for Hawai’i State Veteran’s Cemetery has been completed with 2.036 niches. Jayme Sato photo
NICHE & SLOPE STABILIZATION COMPLETE – Phase II’s $1.9 mil improvement projects for Hawai’i State Veteran’s Cemetery has been completed with 2.036 niches. Jayme Sato photo
(Pictures from the 2010 Annual Report)
RETURN FLIGHT – Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dept. of Veteran Affairs L. Tammy Duckworth, a major in the Illinois Army National Guard, greets guests upon her arrival at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. She was welcomed as the Memorial Day’s guest speaker for a second time. Sgt. 1st Class-R Wayne T. Iha photo
RETURN FLIGHT – Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dept. of Veteran Affairs L. Tammy Duckworth, a major in the Illinois Army National Guard, greets guests upon her arrival at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. She was welcomed as the Memorial Day’s guest speaker for a second time. Sgt. 1st Class-R Wayne T. Iha photo
ONE PADDLE, TWO PADDLE – Surf and canoe clubs show their “aloha spirit” by giving disabled veterans a ride in outrigger canoes.
ONE PADDLE, TWO PADDLE – Surf and canoe clubs show their “aloha spirit” by giving disabled veterans a ride in outrigger canoes.
VETERANS HONORING VETERANS – Gov. Neil Abercrombie (right) is joined by Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the adjutant general, Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dept. of Veteran Affairs L. Tammy Duckworth to render honors at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery during the Memorial Day service. Sgt. 1st Class-R Wayne T. Iha photo
VETERANS HONORING VETERANS – Gov. Neil Abercrombie (right) is joined by Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the adjutant general, Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dept. of Veteran Affairs L. Tammy Duckworth to render honors at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery during the Memorial Day service. Sgt. 1st Class-R Wayne T. Iha photo
(Pictures from the 2011 Annual Report)
STORAGE SITE COMPLETE – The Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery’s new soil storage structure will save the cemetery money by storing soil onsite. Jayme Sato photo
STORAGE SITE COMPLETE – The Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery’s new soil storage structure will save the cemetery money by storing soil onsite. Jayme Sato photo
“MORE THAN WARRIORS” SALUTE – The Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Darryl D. M. Wong, retired Vice Adm. Robert Khune and Gov. Neil Abercrombiepay tribute to all veterans at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery Veterans Day service. Jayme Sato photo
“MORE THAN WARRIORS” SALUTE – The Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Darryl D. M. Wong, retired Vice Adm. Robert Khune and Gov. Neil Abercrombiepay tribute to all veterans at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery Veterans Day service. Jayme Sato photo
COMMAND SALUTE – (left to right) Lt. Gen. Frank Wiercinski, U.S. Army Pacific; Brig. Gen. Ronald Baczkowiski, Marine Forces Pacific; Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces; Rear Adm. Charles Ray, U.S. Coast Guard 14th District; and Rear Adm. Pat Driscol, U.S. Pacific Fleet, place a joint services military wreath at the Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery’ Memorial Plaza. Jayme Sato photo
COMMAND SALUTE – (left to right) Lt. Gen. Frank Wiercinski, U.S. Army Pacific; Brig. Gen. Ronald Baczkowiski, Marine Forces Pacific; Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces; Rear Adm. Charles Ray, U.S. Coast Guard 14th District; and Rear Adm. Pat Driscol, U.S. Pacific Fleet, place a joint services military wreath at the Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery’ Memorial Plaza. Jayme Sato photo
(Pictures from the 2012 Annual Report)
HONORS – Pfc. Anthony T. Kahoohanohano, a Korean War Medal of Honor recipients grave at Makawao. David Fukuda photo
HONORS – Pfc. Anthony T. Kahoohanohano, a Korean War Medal of Honor recipients grave at Makawao. David Fukuda photo
MAUI HONORS – Families visit their love one’s graves after the Memorial Day ceremony at the Makawao Veterans Cemetery, Maui. Eric Yamashige photo
MAUI HONORS – Families visit their love one’s graves after the Memorial Day ceremony at the Makawao Veterans Cemetery, Maui. Eric Yamashige photo
(Pictures from the 2013 Annual Report)
JOB WELL DONE – Retired U.S. Marine Col. Gene Castagnetti is presented a certificate of appreciation for his service to veterans by Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the adjutant general, during the Kaneohe’s Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony. Castagnetti served as director for the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl for more than 20 years. Tech. Sgt. Andrew L. Jackson photo
JOB WELL DONE – Retired U.S. Marine Col. Gene Castagnetti is presented a certificate of appreciation for his service to veterans by Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the adjutant general, during the Kaneohe’s Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony. Castagnetti served as director for the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl for more than 20 years. Tech. Sgt. Andrew L. Jackson photo
(Picture from the 2014 Annual Report)
HONORING FALLEN HEROES – Gov. David S. Ige, Maj. Gen. Arthur J. “Joe” Logan, the adjutant general and Lt. Col. K. Mark Takai (U.S. Representative) render honors at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony. Jayme Nagamine photo
HONORING FALLEN HEROES – Gov. David S. Ige, Maj. Gen. Arthur J. “Joe” Logan, the adjutant general and Lt. Col. K. Mark Takai (U.S. Representative) render honors at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony. Jayme Nagamine photo
Volunteer Faith Anderson is thanked for her dedication and service by the Office of Veterans Services staff. Pictured are Violet Lee, DeAnn Ferreira, Felicia Castro, Willie Hirokane, Faith Anderson, Dir. Ronald Han, Debbie Harada and Nancy Schubert Yurow.
Volunteer Faith Anderson is thanked for her dedication and service by the Office of Veterans Services staff. Pictured are Violet Lee, DeAnn Ferreira, Felicia Castro, Willie Hirokane, Faith Anderson, Dir. Ronald Han, Debbie Harada and Nancy Schubert Yurow.
(Pictures from the 2015 Annual Report)
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015
(Pictures from the 2015 June Pūpūkahi)
Clay Park
Clay Park
Chelsea Fernandaz
Chelsea Fernandaz
Jim Traxler
Jim Traxler
Catherine Soisson
Catherine Soisson
Harold Bugado
Harold Bugado
Corissa Kopmann
Corissa Kopmann
Roddy Sueoka
Roddy Sueoka
Jeanna Hurt
Jeanna Hurt
Terri Pule
Terri Pule
Carolina "Lina" Medina-Dupaix
Carolina “Lina” Medina-Dupaix
Rock Orozco
Rock Orozco
Michael A. Lilly
Michael A. Lilly
The Blossoms for the Brave lei-making event in honor of veterans on May 22, 2015, saw volunteers stringing an estimated 2,700 lei that are then placed on the graves of veterans at the Makawao Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day. From L-R: Mrs. Terry Han, Col.-R Lloyd Sodetani and Col.-R Ronald Han enjoy the event sponsored by Kaunoa Senior Services, the Department of Housing and Human Concerns and the Office of Mayor Alan Arakawa
The Blossoms for the Brave lei-making event in honor of veterans on May 22, 2015, saw volunteers stringing an estimated 2,700 lei that are then placed on the graves of veterans at the Makawao Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day. From L-R: Mrs. Terry Han, Col.-R Lloyd Sodetani and Col.-R Ronald Han enjoy the event sponsored by Kaunoa Senior Services, the Department of Housing and Human Concerns and the Office of Mayor Alan Arakawa
The Blossoms for the Brave lei-making event in honor of veterans on May 22, 2015, saw volunteers stringing an estimated 2,700 lei that are then placed on the graves of veterans at the Makawao Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day. From L-R: Mrs. Terry Han, Col.-R Lloyd Sodetani and Col.-R Ronald Han enjoy the event sponsored by Kaunoa Senior Services, the Department of Housing and Human Concerns and the Office of Mayor Alan Arakawa
The Blossoms for the Brave lei-making event in honor of veterans on May 22, 2015, saw volunteers stringing an estimated 2,700 lei that are then placed on the graves of veterans at the Makawao Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day. From L-R: Mrs. Terry Han, Col.-R Lloyd Sodetani and Col.-R Ronald Han enjoy the event sponsored by Kaunoa Senior Services, the Department of Housing and Human Concerns and the Office of Mayor Alan Arakawa
(Pictures from the 2015 July Pūpūkahi)
Lt. Governor Shan S. Tsutsui hosted the Veterans Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Music was provided by the 111th Army Band. Photos by TSgt. Andrew Jackson
Lt. Governor Shan S. Tsutsui hosted the Veterans Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Music was provided by the 111th Army Band. Photos by TSgt. Andrew Jackson
Lt. Governor Shan S. Tsutsui hosted the Veterans Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Music was provided by the 111th Army Band. Photos by TSgt. Andrew Jackson
Lt. Governor Shan S. Tsutsui hosted the Veterans Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Music was provided by the 111th Army Band. Photos by TSgt. Andrew Jackson
Lt. Governor Shan S. Tsutsui hosted the Veterans Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Music was provided by the 111th Army Band. Photos by TSgt. Andrew Jackson
Lt. Governor Shan S. Tsutsui hosted the Veterans Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Music was provided by the 111th Army Band. Photos by TSgt. Andrew Jackson
Lt. Governor Shan S. Tsutsui hosted the Veterans Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Music was provided by the 111th Army Band. Photos by TSgt. Andrew Jackson
Lt. Governor Shan S. Tsutsui hosted the Veterans Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Music was provided by the 111th Army Band. Photos by TSgt. Andrew Jackson
Lt. Governor Shan S. Tsutsui hosted the Veterans Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Music was provided by the 111th Army Band. Photos by TSgt. Andrew Jackson
Lt. Governor Shan S. Tsutsui hosted the Veterans Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Music was provided by the 111th Army Band. Photos by TSgt. Andrew Jackson
(Pictures from the 2015 November Pūpūkahi)
Rock Orozco
Rock Orozco
Terri Pule
Terri Pule
(Pictures from the 2016 May Pupukahi)
Roxanne Bruhn
Roxanne Bruhn
(Picture from the 2016 June Pupukahi)
Scenes from the Governor’s Veterans Day ceremony at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Nov, 11, 2016
Scenes from the Governor’s Veterans Day ceremony at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Nov, 11, 2016
Scenes from the Governor’s Veterans Day ceremony at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Nov, 11, 2016
Scenes from the Governor’s Veterans Day ceremony at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Nov, 11, 2016
Governor David Ige and Major General Arthur “Joe” Logan lay a wreath during a ceremony to honor veterans.
Governor David Ige and Major General Arthur “Joe” Logan lay a wreath during a ceremony to honor veterans.
Scenes from the Governor’s Veterans Day ceremony at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Nov, 11, 2016
Scenes from the Governor’s Veterans Day ceremony at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Nov, 11, 2016
Scenes from the Governor’s Veterans Day ceremony at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Nov, 11, 2016
Scenes from the Governor’s Veterans Day ceremony at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Nov, 11, 2016
(Pictures from the 2016 November Pupukahi)
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Right to Left: Adjutant General Arthur Logan, Governor David Ige, and Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell salute a wreath honoring veterans during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted at the Hawaii State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Kaneohe.
Right to Left: Adjutant General Arthur Logan, Governor David Ige, and Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell salute a wreath honoring veterans during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted at the Hawaii State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Kaneohe.
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(Pictures from the 2018 Spring Pupukahi)

Placing of the State Wreath on Memorial Day, Honolulu HI. Col. (Ret) Arthur N. Tulak, Chairman of the Hawai‘i WWI Centennial Task Force, Brig. Gen. Kenneth Hara, Deputy Adjutant General, Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy Richardson, wreath bearer, Hawai'i Governor David Y. Ige, and U.S. Congressman Ed Case pay their respects. (Photo by Tech Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Placing of the State Wreath on Memorial Day, Honolulu HI. Col. (Ret) Arthur N. Tulak, Chairman of the Hawai‘i WWI Centennial Task Force, Brig. Gen. Kenneth Hara, Deputy Adjutant General, Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy Richardson, wreath bearer, Hawai’i Governor David Y. Ige, and U.S. Congressman Ed Case pay their respects. (Photo by Tech Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
(Picture from the 2019 Annual Report)