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I support Francis Nakamoto’s commentary (“Prepare for retirement with Hawaii Saves,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, Feb. 17).
A topic among my high-school peers was retirement. Those who worked for the government likely would retire by 62. Those in the private sector would not retire until 70 because they lacked a thrift savings program.
As a 36-year federal worker, I was lucky. Unfortunately, in January 2018, a doctor said my 91-year-old father, a World War II veteran, had six months to live.
With my thrift savings plan I was able to take a leave of absence. My father lived until Aug. 7, 2018. I can tell you that those eight months were the best eight months a son could spend with his father.
I ask residents to contact legislators to support Senate Bill 1374 and House Bill 1189 so that the people of Hawaii will have an opportunity to care for their kupuna and their own future as well.
Jicky Ferrer
Mililani
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