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Veterans and community members gather to honor anniversary of West Loch Disaster

The Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum sponsored the 15th celebration of life for the victims of the 1944 West Loch disaster and disinterment at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

By George F. Lee

May 21, 2025

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A U.S. Marine honor guard was ready for a three round volley.
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A U.S. Marine honor guard was ready for a three round volley.
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Delisa Smith, LaTonya Conkleton, Carole Reynoles and Tierra Brown represented the north, south, east and west in the traditional African Libation ceremony dedicated to warriors through the ages.
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US. Navy retired Vice Admiral Adam Robinson Jr. was a keynote speaker.
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AMVETS First Vice Commander Ronald Lau, left, and Commander Theo Alexander saluted after placing a wreath during the ceremony.
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Retired Col. Angenene Robertson and Carmen Streza - Harvey viewed portraits of some of the men killed in the incident 81 years ago.
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Retired Col. Angenene Robertson viewed portraits of some of the men killed in the incident 81 years ago.

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