WWI Centennial, Veterans Day observances to be held at Waikiki Natatorium
via the Hawaii Army Weekly
HONOLULU — The 100th year Anniversary of the end of World War I, Armistice, will be commemorated on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2018. This dual tribute will honor our ancestors who aided the war efforts and volunteered their services.
The entire day, Sunday, November 11th, will be full of free to the public activities ranging from live bagpipers playing in unison with a nationwide mass rendition of the retreat march, a World War I Film Festival, static historic displays and free concerts by the Marine Forces Pacific Band, Royal Hawaiian Band, Raiatea Helm and the Harry James Orchestra.
“It is our great honor to bring to light Hawaii’s participation in World War I,” stated Col. (R) Arthur Tulak. “The commitment of the people of the territory of Hawaii — from knitting and rolling bandages to those who served, and those who died in battle, should be forever remembered.”
Over one hundred years ago, more than 10,000 soldiers and citizens from the Territory of Hawaii volunteered their services including Queen Lilioukalani and the legendary Duke Kahanamoku. There are numerous stories that connect Hawaii to the war efforts that will be shared through traditional and social media over the next several weeks leading up Veteran’s Day.
The Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial will be the center point of most of the activities on November 11th. More information can be found at worldwar1centennial.org A complete schedule of events and details can be found at hawaiiworldwar1.org
Read the entire article on the Hawaii Army Weekly web site.
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