Iowa Hwy, 2005

We are told that there is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy 25 in rural Iowa.. It's quite an impressive sight.....

Truck Art in Shafer

This is a picture of an independent trucker who has painted his cab and trailer with the names of all those who lost their lives in 9/11.............

Major Rick Rouzer's Speech from the 793rd Deployment Ceremony Hawaii - 2004

Honolulu, December 2004 - "I would like to start by thanking BG Ma for his supportive comments, and COL McBride and COL Killian, and all of our distinguished guests for attending this ceremony today. And I would like to thank our families and friends, many of whom went to great effort to be with us at this hour....

The 2002 Floral Flag

Between the fields where the flag is planted, there are 9+ miles of flower fields that go all the way to the ocean. The flowers are grown by seed companies. It's a beautiful place, close to Vandenberg AFB. Check out the dimensions of the flag.........

Benefit Concert, "Aloha From Hawaii"

More than two dozen musical performers participated in the "Aloha From Hawaii" benefit concert. Over 2,300 tickets were sold and all the proceeds went to the families of the firefighters and police officers who died in the Sept. 11 tragedy.

60-Foot Paper Lei Sent to New York

A 60-foot-long paper lei was sent to the New York fire Department's Rescue One by the elementary students at Hawaii Baptist Academy. The lei was made from 400 different paper flowers and written notes by the students. Third Grader, Tammy Isobe. wrote, "Dear God, keep the rescuers safe. Please help them find more people that are alive. Help heal people that are injured. Amen."

Hawaii donate more that 700,000 dollars to the American Red Cross

In just two weeks Hawaii donated over 700,000 to the American Red Cross’s relief efforts. While this is appreciated, local officials urged the citizen’s of Hawaii to donate locally as well.

Proclamation of Sympathy

Mayor Jeremy Harris joined Eight Oahu religious leaders on October 2nd to sign a proclamation of sympathy, solidarity and aloha for New York City, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania officials.

Iolani Palace Raises the U.S. Flag

The flag of the United States was flying over Iolani Palace on Sept 28 for the first time since 1969. The flag will fly for 30 days and be taken down on Oct 28.

A graduate of Molakai helps is rescue attempt

Alan Naeole, a Los Angelas fire man, described the support of New York citizens to be outstanding. It encouraged him to keep working and looking amidst the rubble for survivors. Naeole said, “We want to look for life. We want to get some people out. When you don’t, it’s kind of disappointing. Emotionally, it was a roller-coaster.”

Disaster Medical Assistance Team to be sent from Hawaii

A medical team of 44 people will head to New York in November to provide assistance to the East Coast rescue workers. This team is a branch of the National Disaster Medical System, a federal program under the Dept. of Health and Human Services.

Hawaii contributes to Ebay’s 100 million fund raiser

Ebay is holding an “Auction for America” program where each state’s governor will list merchandise for sale. Hawaii’s contribution will be a “Come to Hawaii: Regevenate the Spirit” package. This package includes a first class ticket for a family of four from any U.S. city and a five day stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The highest bidder will also be greeted by Gov. Ben Cayetano and be given a color pictorial collectors book on Hawaii signed by Cayetano.

Health specialist offer free stress relief

If you are experiencing stress over the recent tragic events and would like some stress relief, then call the Peace and Well-Being Collective at 262-2375. They are offering free services to the Hawaii community. Services include: counseling, chiropractor, massage therapist, mediator, psychologist, aroma therapist, pilates instructor, yoga, acupuncture, and hypnotherapy. These services are sponsored by a loose coalition of Kailua and will be available three evenings in October and November.

Hawaii donate more that 700,000 dollars to the American Red Cross

In just two weeks Hawaii donated over 700,000 to the American Red Cross’s relief efforts. While this is appreciated, local officials urged the citizen’s of Hawaii to donate locally as well.

Streamers Line School Yard Fence

A patriotic display of red, white and blue streamers lined Hanalani's school yard fence. These streamers, blowing in the trade winds, were a tribute to the family and victims of the Sept. 11 attack.

Benefit Concert, "Aloha From Hawaii"

More than two dozen musical performers participated in the "Aloha From Hawaii" benefit concert. Over 2,300 tickets were sold and all the proceeds went to the families of the firefighters and police officers who died in the Sept. 11 tragedy.

Red Cross's Hawaiian Resident Spreads Aloha in New York

Glenn Lockwood, a Hawaii Kai resident, was one of the 3,000 Red Cross volunteers to assist in the September 11th attack. Lockwood explained the intensity to be like nothing he had ever seen. He said it was busy at 3 in the morning as it was at 3 in the afternoon and when you were done with one shift, you would take up anotherÑdesperately looking for every last person within the rubble of the fallen Trade center.

Drawings for World Peace

Six Hundred Students from Jefferson Elementary School decorated their school's fence with drawings that represent a message of world peace. These drawings were hung on Sept 21, 2001.