Honolulu, The Punchbowl,

Andrew and I with Diamond Head in the background.

We are here to place my Dad's ashes with Mom's at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, or Punchbowl as it is commonly referred to.  My Dad was in the Navy and served in the South Pacific during World War II.  Because he served, his ashes could be interred at this cemetery.
He made this box, which his ashes are in. 

There was an Honor Guard present.  They brought forward the flag and his ashes.  Taps were played while the flag was unfolded, then refolded. It was a beautiful ceremony, and one he would be proud of.

Mom's ashes were placed there November 18, 2011.  The birth year and year of his passing will be placed on the marble.  This is what the marble looks like right now.  He will be watched over forever here.

Alicia and Andrew, with my sister Linda and her husband Jim were there too.

The Guardian of all the soldiers in the cemetery.

The flag at the entrance to the cemetery flies at half staff until all funerals are completed on a given day.  There were 7 on this day.  Honor Guards for the Marines and Army were there as well as the Navy for Dad.

The entrance to the cemetery.  It is locked each day.

This time it is Linda and I in front of Diamond Head.

We saw no less then 5 rainbows on that day.  They were so beautiful.  I think it was Mom and Dad celebrating being together again.



What would a day be with out a few Hawaiian quilts.

I hope you don't mind my telling of why we came to Hawaii.  It was quite the day.  Dad would be so pleased with everything.  It was his wish to be placed here.
On Saturday the 2nd we flew on to Maui, where we are spending the rest of our week.
The islands are so beautiful. Actually, Maui is our favorite place to vacation.
More later.
Mary