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Duane Torres, RIP
Duane was one of the island boys that got together and hung around when off duty during Korea days. I was with the MI Field Station (USAISC Det), he was with 3rd MI, 501st MI BDE. Of all the Guam, Hawaii, and Samoa guys and gals that flocked together, he was the more quiet, down to earth, and focused one. And one of the… Continue Reading “Duane Torres, RIP”
RIP Columbus “Mike” West
When I got to my first assignment, right out of AIT, to Ft. Ritchie, my assigned sponsor wasn’t available for whatever reason. SSG West took me around to in-process post, the company, and the site. I worked shift while he was behind a desk for a while doing circuit actions (DCA coordinator back then) or … Continue Reading “RIP Columbus “Mike” West”
Rest in God’s Love Sr Lydia
Remembering Sr Lydia, 9th grade homeroom teacher at San Vicente Jr High. Stern but fair. Very caring. She left an impression on me, that year being the only year I went to private, Catholic, school. Before our wedding, Lou and I went to visit Sr Lydia and St. Francis school. Rest in peace Sister.
R.I.P. Ton Martos
High school days, during the citizens band radio craze, he was “Cherry Breaker”, and he pronounced his callsign kilo alpha mike nine sixty-nine-ten. We hung out some, convoyed in our trucks some back during that on the air craze. I enlisted in the Army, got to AIT, and he was permanent party at Ft.… Continue Reading “R.I.P. Ton Martos”
Rest in Peace Rick Mendiola
Richard Fukuhara
Mel Kiyuna shared a post on FB. Sad news of a former co-worker from the DISA DNMSS-G General Dynamics contract years. Richard was a kind and very gentle soul, perhaps one of my “conscience” type co-workers who always reminded me of the need to be courteous and forgiving. Rest in eternal peace Richard.… Continue Reading “Richard Fukuhara”
Michael Cruz
Michael Cruz was one of our SVS’75 classmates, familian Pedan. Lita ‘Bach’ told Lou about Mike passing away. We told the SVS class via WhasApp chat and collected for the funeral. Rest in peace Mike.
Aloha Willie K.
Willie K. passed away last night after a battle with lung cancer. One of Hawaii’s greats. I liked his music, although I didn’t listen to him specifically. He was always definitely in the mix of the Hawaii backdrop music I did listen to. When news broke that he was stage 4, I wanted to go see him live … Continue Reading “Aloha Willie K.”
Aina streamed video of Pilar’s funeral
Nina Pilar Santos’ funeral was today. Aina live streamed the church funeral mass and the burial at Pigo for us off-islanders.
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