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Mayor gives tribute to armed forces and fallen veterans during Memorial Day observance
A solemn Memorial Day ceremony was held at the Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao on Monday. The event, hosted by the Maui County Veterans Council, included a tribute from Mayor Richard Bissen to the men and women of the armed forces for their commitment to serve. The tribute also honored fallen veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Makawao Cemetery plans to more than double in size
Maui Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a permit to allow Makawao Cemetery to more than double in size to help meet future burial demand.
Maui Civil Air Patrol Participates in National Wreaths Across America Day in Makawao
The Maui County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol was the official location sponsor for the “National Wreaths Across America Day” event on Maui, held today at the Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.
Virtual Memorial Day Service to Honor Fallen Military on Maui
Mayor Victorino said flags will still be placed on graves, but the traditional live ceremony and flower drop will not happen as many of those who usually attend are senior and elders who are at higher risk of impacts from the ongoing pandemic.
Loved Ones Asked to Pick Up Stored Vases at Maui Veterans Cemetery
Over 1,000 vases from the Maui Veterans Cemetery that were placed in storage during a gravesite restoration project in May 2014 are now being returned to their graves.
A Hāna Veteranʻs Legacy Lives On
It has been 45 years since Capt. Lawrence “Larry” Oliveiraʻs passing–but his friends and family are making sure that he is never forgotten.
2,870 Lei to be Strung in Honor of Veterans
More than 2,870 lei will be made and placed on veterans’ graves on Memorial Day at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.
“Blossoms for the Brave” Lei-Making Event to Honor Veterans
The Maui Blossoms for the Brave event aims to make a total of more than 2,846 lei, which will be placed on veterans’ graves on Memorial Day in Makawao.
Maui Unites to String Leis for Memorial Day
Organizers set a goal of making more than 2,700 lei, which will be placed on veterans’ graves on Memorial Day at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.
Parade Staging Criminal Trespass Case Forwarded to Prosecuter
Not a single horse and rider was deterred from participating in the 50th Makawao Fourth of July Paniolo Parade, despite the presence of a large digital sign threatening legal action.
Makawao Parade is Back in the Saddle for 50th Celebration
The 50th annual Makawao Fourth of July Parade is on, said Parade Organizer Theresa Thompson.
Makawao’s long-running paniolo parade will begin at 9 a.m. on July 4, proceeding up Baldwin Avenue to Makawao Avenue and ending at Eddie Tam Center.
Department of Defense May Rain on Makawao’s Paniolo Parade
According to the newly formed Save Our Parade – Save Our Parking Lot group, a community meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Makawao Elementary School Cafeteria to discuss the future of an Upcountry tradition–this year’s 50th Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade.
