A L O H A !
Wearing a Maile Lei,
Flashing the Shaka
" I represented
the people of Hawaii
and this nation
honestly
and to the best of my ability.
I think I did
okay. "
Daniel Inouye
Hawaii's, America's,
Senator Daniel K. Inouye
is to be posthumously awarded
The Presidential Medal of Freedom
today,
Wednesday November 20.
Watergate Scandal era Dan
Before making a
gargantuan mark on US government
over almost 50 years,
he was a man of courage
in some of the
bloodiest battles of WWII.
First Lieutenant Daniel K. Inouye
was awarded the Medal of Honor
for his actions during World War II
"Americanism is not
a matter of skin or color. "
Daniel Inouye
The Senator
passed last year,
and rests just over there:
inside Punchbowl Crater.
But Dan and his empty sleeve
(left his arm on a French battlefield)
will never really be gone.
His accomplishments are a major part,
the bedrock, the foundation
of our modern Hawaii
forever.
Today,
Hawaii's other son
President Barack Obama,
proves that
in gold.
As You can tell, I'm very excited
about it!
I miss Dan.
Read Dan's obit in the
Here's my post
about his fellow Hawaii Vets:
Who is a local hero
of YOUR area?
Warmly, cloudia
19 comments:
Great man, love him.
Just amazing, accomplished all those in WWII!
Hank
Such a wonderful man!
he was a great man
Sorry to hear about this loss. We lose our heroes too fast and keep our villains too long.
i am glad he is being honored...it seems he lived the life the way it should be...and in service to others...
aloha from va
how great to have him honored.
Well-deserved.
Nice to honor such a deserving person.
Love YOU folks!
Thanks
He was a magic of a man. Congress could use his wisdom these days.
DrumMajor
Can not think of a better man of valor, dignity, honor, respect, integrity, just a Trim-Tab man. A man of character. Ethos, Pathos, Logos. Great post. Cheers!!
Gorgeous.
My local hero is an elderly woman who has been making soup for the hungry, the dispossessed and the lonely for many, many years. She drives her van around town, stopping to feed people who are so often ignored. A tiny woman with a heart big enough to encompass the world.
Oh my what a lovely tribute you have offered, and the links are perfect too! I believe his charm will be long remembered!
We could use more Senators like him.
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Amazing tribute!
What a hero!
xoxox,
CC
Beautiful and heartfelt tribute to an amazing man! He sounds like a hero and definitely deserves all the laurels. Have a lovely day dear Cloudia :)
This is a proud moment for Hawaii and for the 442nd. He is one of all our own.
Wonderful tribute Cloudia.. Dan sounds like a very special man, wonderful for him to be remembered in this way!
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