Just a short update while still in Hawaii visiting family. Had a small birthday celebration for my mom's 94th birthday yesterday. She's doing well for her age, and her mind is still sharp. Visited Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific today. My dad is buried there since he was in the Army during WW2, but was still in basic training at Fort Dix when the war ended so never deployed overseas.
My wife and I go up to leave flowers on his grave whenever we're in town. My mom used to visit him every week until she got too old to do so.
This is one of mosaics up at the top of the cemetery where the small chapel is located. This one is of the Battle of Iwo Jima. In the center is the Motoyama Plateau - no relation to my family as far as I know. Actually, Moto means base, and Yama means mountain in Japanese, so likely just a generic name.
My wife, who's Korean, in front of the Korean War map.
I may visit the Fort Derussey Atmy Museum in Waikiki too. It's only a few away from my mom's house. Until next time, wishing you all the best.
