{"id":87417,"date":"2026-05-25T08:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/?p=87417"},"modified":"2026-05-08T19:19:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T19:19:41","slug":"2026-memorial-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/2026\/05\/25\/2026-memorial-day\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Memorial Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/files\/2026\/05\/FB-Memorial-Day-2026-rev1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/files\/2026\/05\/FB-Memorial-Day-2026-rev1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/files\/2026\/05\/FB-Memorial-Day-2026-rev1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/files\/2026\/05\/FB-Memorial-Day-2026-rev1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/files\/2026\/05\/FB-Memorial-Day-2026-rev1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/files\/2026\/05\/FB-Memorial-Day-2026-rev1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/files\/2026\/05\/FB-Memorial-Day-2026-rev1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/files\/2026\/05\/FB-Memorial-Day-2026-rev1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/files\/2026\/05\/FB-Memorial-Day-2026-rev1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/files\/2026\/05\/FB-Memorial-Day-2026-rev1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/retireenews\/files\/2026\/05\/FB-Memorial-Day-2026-rev1-1920x1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember the Hawai\u2018i National Guard members who gave their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generations of Guardsmen have answered the call \u2014 stepping forward in moments of conflict, crisis and uncertainty. Some returned home; others made the ultimate sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, we honor their courage, their commitment and the families who carry their memory. Their service is not forgotten, and their legacy continues to guide those who serve today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The State of Hawaii, Department of Defense (HIDOD)\u2019 Retiree News does not endorse any of the external hyperlinks listed or posted on this site. This includes linked websites, information, products, or services contained therein. We are a government run website for which transparency and accountability are paramount. HIDOD cannot have the appearance of endorsement and are bound by the HIDOD Social Media Policy concerning political posts being respectful, honest, and accurate. Operational Security will additionally be adhered to. Retiree News does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at linked sites. Some of the sites linked to may limit the number of stories you can access without a paid subscription. All links were provided with the intent of meeting the mission of the HIDOD\u2019s version of Retiree News.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember the Hawai\u2018i National Guard members who gave their lives. Generations of Guardsmen have answered the call \u2014 stepping forward in moments of conflict, crisis and uncertainty. Some returned home; others made the ultimate sacrifice. 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