Check Six – 2009: Aloha Festivals Parade

Posted on Mar 12, 2022 in 2000's, Check Six
Hawaii Air National Guard photograph

In September 2009, the Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s Royal Guard participated in the annual Aloha Festivals Parade. The Royal Guard were the parade’s color guard unit. Marching in the color guard that day were (L-R) Melvin Salangdron, Prescott Looney, Thomas Mahi, Kirk Liu.

Since the Royal Guard has participated in public events since the the start of their recreation in 1963. Mahalo to all Royal Guard members who served of the past 59 years.

Thanks to Ramon “Maui” Quizon for identification assistance.


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