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Leonard K.H. Tam, 77, of Kaneohe, died in Kaneohe on August 24, 2021. He was born in Hawaii. Private service held. This obituary is probably for the Leonard Tam who served in the 154th Wing for many years. The Honolulu...

Lt Col Kenneth “Dusty” Sussel had his “Fini Flight” on December 31, 2006. The Fini Flight is a tradition for pilots that originated during the Vietnam era (more below).  Personal photograph - used with permission Lt Col Kenneth “Dusty” Sussel had his “Fini Flight”...

Small in stature, but a giant among men, Thomas Suyeo Shimabuku was a "fighter" in every sense of the word. The traits that made him a formidable Golden Glove boxer and NCAA bronze medalist in the ring served him well...

Roy Shinichi Iwamoto, 76, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu on January 22, 2020. He was born in Honolulu. Private services were held. Roy retired from the Hawaii Air National Guard after many years of service. He was a State employee...

Roldan Aguinaldo Agustin, 49 of Ewa Beach Hawaii passed away on December 4, 2019. Born to Angel Pascual Agustin and Aida (Aguinaldo) Agustin in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Philippines on October 6, 1970. He was a Metal Inspector for the...

Another retiree attending TSgt Peni Sabagala's retirement ceremony was Robert Joy. During his HIANG career, Rob served in the 154th Maintenance Group and the 154th Misson Support Flight. Another smiling retiree

Georgiana Beckley Ahia Pang Downey, 97, of Waimea, formerly of Alewa Heights, Oahu, died December 1, 2017, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a Hawaii Air National Guard retiree and member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Visitation...

Edward Leo Schweitzer III, 64, of Kailua, Hawaii, died in Kaneohe on September 6, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 9:30 a.m.; Services: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Anthony's Church. Eddie was a State custodian...

Franklin M. Hiroe, 82, of Honolulu passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2017. He was the eldest son of the late Masaru and Shizue Hiroe of Wahiawa, Hawaii. He retired from Hawaii Army National Guard and GTE Hawaiian...

Retiree News recently had an email exchange with Joseph “Joe” Holliday. Joe retired from the 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron in April 1998. A Traditional Guardmember, he worked for the Department of Human Services. He and his family later...