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On Dec. 7, 1941, Weatherwax was an Army draftee with the 298th Infantry Regiment on a weekend pass when he heard explosions and a radio call for all military personnel ...
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Taps: Vincente “Vince” Duran

Posted on Dec 18, 2016 in Taps

Vincente “Vince” Duran, 82 of Waipahu, Hawaii, passed away at home on November 20, 2016. He was born in Kealia, Kauai, Hawaii. He retired as a Sergeant Major after 44 ...
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Taps: Eric Michio Kuniyoshi – Update

Posted on Dec 18, 2016 in Taps

Eric Michio Kuniyoshi, 67, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaii Air National Guard master sergeant and human resource specialist for the State of Hawaii, and a consultant for Premier Benefit Consultants, ...
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Taps: Eric Michio Kuniyoshi

Posted on Dec 17, 2016 in Taps

Eric Michio Kuniyoshi, 67, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 5:00p.m.; Services: 6:00p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at ...
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Taps: Master Sgt. Greg Ramos

Posted on Dec 10, 2016 in Taps

From a Department of Defense press release Ft. Ruger, Hawaii – Memorial services have been set for a Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) Airman who went missing at Tarague Beach, ...
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Taps: William Lanakila Beck, Jr.

Posted on Nov 23, 2016 in Taps

William Lanakila Beck, Jr., 65 of Honolulu passed away at Pali Momi Medical Center. A retired U.S. Air Force Jet Mechanic, he is survived by companion, Eleanor Beck; daughter, Danelle ...
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Taps: Edward Seiji Muramatsu

Posted on Nov 16, 2016 in Taps

Edward Seiji Muramatsu, 75, of Honolulu died October 27, 2016. Born in Hilo, he worked as a federal employee in Honolulu and retired from the Air Force. He also worked ...
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Taps: Walter T. Nishihara – Update

Posted on Nov 10, 2016 in Taps

Walter T. Nishihara, 85, of Honolulu, passed away on October 14, 2016. He was born in Waiakoa, Maui. He was a retired automotive maintenance supervisor for the Hawaii Air National ...
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Taps: James J. “Bubba” Tachihata

Posted on Nov 1, 2016 in Taps

James J. “Bubba” Tachihata 70, of Aiea, a U.S. Air Force veteran, Senior Master Sergeant with the Hawai‘i Air National Guard, and retired jet mechanic, died on Sept. 13, 2016 ...
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Taps: Walter Toshio Nishihara

Posted on Oct 31, 2016 in Taps

Walter Toshio Nishihara, 85, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu on Friday, October 14, 2016 and was born in Waiakoa, Maui. This obituary is probably for the Walter “Nishi” Nishihara who ...
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