Honoring Veterans
Punchbowl Cemetery Photo uploaded by VideoFrog
Our fellow blogger over at the Fly Away Cafe posted “Honoring Veterans at Honolulu’s Punchbowl,” focusing on the National Cemetery of the Pacific.
Mary Jo recently traveled to the island of Oahu, where she visited the Punchbowl Crater overlooking Honolulu. She writes:
In addition to its tremendous views of the city, Waikiki, Diamond Head, and Pearl Harbor, the Punchbowl is the final resting place for veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. During holidays, the individual graves are decorated with small flags, making a sobering view.
It is a wonderful way to pay respects to our Veterans, as well as learn about the history of the islands that is frequently overlooked.
There’s even an e-tour of the cemetery, complete with stunning photographs and the story behind the Punchbowl.
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