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Veterans living at Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center honored on Veterans Day

By Cindy Ellen Russell

Nov. 11, 2021

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Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center held a program to honor 30 veterans at their facility for Veterans Day. Pictured is Eugene Mika who served in the U.S. Army as a top secret intrepreter.
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The Punahou School string quartet performed a prelude to the ceremony. Family, staff and community members gathered at Maunalani to recognize each veteran with lei, as well as certificates and messages from elected officials, U.S. Army soldiers and other speakers.
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The Punahou School string quartet performed a prelude to the ceremony.
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Kenji Ego, 97, who volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team at the age of 18.
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The Punahou U.S. Army JROTC presented colors at the ceremony.
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Vietnam War veteran Eugene Mika holds a program for the event.
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Kenji Ego, 97, volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team at the age of 18.
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Veterans were escorted to the ceremony by Maunalani staff on Thursday.

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