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Ceremony honors fallen Hawaii soldiers

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The Gold Star families pose for a group shot in front of the Go For Broke wreath. Members of the Go For Broke Association held a memorial service on Saturday for soldiers of 100th BN/442nd IN who were killed in action during conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.
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Everyone stands at attention during the playing of taps.
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Members of the Go For Broke Association held a memorial service on Saturday for soldiers of 100th BN/442nd IN who were killed in action during conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.
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Lois Pacolba visits with Mayor Kirk Caldwell.
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Members of the Go For Broke Association held a memorial service on Saturday for soldiers of 100th BN/442nd IN who were killed in action during conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.
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From left, Charlotte Bara, Leo Castillo, Jr. and Carol Buenconsejo gather around the Go For Broke weath. Their brother, Leonard Castillo ,died during the Vietnam War. Members of the Go For Broke Association have a memorial service for Soldiers of 100th BN/442nd IN who were killed in action during conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.
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The posting of the colors during Saturday's ceremony.
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BG (Retired) Raymond E. Gandy, Jr. points to the ridge line of graves during his memorial address.
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Lois Pacolba is flanked by her son Alfred Pacolba and his wife Robin. Lois lost her husband, Sgt 1st class Alfredo Pacolba in Vietnam. Also present were Alfredo and Lois’ other children Ryan Pacolba and Vera Vankralingen.
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A rifle salute was conducted during Saturday's ceremony.
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The crowd stands at attention during the playing of the National Anthem.
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From left, Ryan Pacolba, Vera Vankralingen, her husband Francis Vankralingen, Lois Pacolba, BG (retired) Raymond E. Gandy, Jr., Alfred Pacolba and Robin Pacolba pose for a picture in front of the Go For Broke wreath. Lois lost her husband, Sgt 1st class Alfredo Pacolba in Vietnam.