A 2019 Memorial Day thought: The quiet waters of Pearl Harbor gives one a chance to reflect on the enormity of the loss on that fateful day, Dec. 7, 1941.

Yet with today’s conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere, I am reminded again of these losses. I toured the recent display of thousands of boots on Ford Island, each represented a service member killed. It was a stunning and moving reminder that freedom isn’t free, and that payment in full was made by our brave men and women of our U.S. armed forces.

We as a nation salute you. You have our heartfelt gratitude.

May you all rest in God’s peace.

Jeff Konn

McCully-Moiliili

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