Most of the 50,000 lei were created by senior citizens and schoolchildren. A similar event is being held at Arlington National Cemetery. Family members and veterans groups submit names of Chamorros, Hawaiians, Fijians, Samoans, Tahitians, Tongans, and others who consider the Pacific islands their ' aina. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10276 will conduct a sunset service for those who died in the Korean War. Gov. Ben Cayetano will place a wreath and give an address commemorating the 50th anniversary.
Free refreshments follow the event.
Vietnam Veterans Post 10583 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a candlelight ceremony. Col. Iwao Yokooji, a 442nd Regimental Combat Team World War II veteran, will be keynote speaker. The Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club will lead 300 motorcycles into Punchbowl, reflecting a similar event being held in Washington this weekend to honor American prisoners of war and those declared missing in action. Monday, free events throughout the day, USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor. The Pacific Fleet ceremonial band will give a concert as part of the opening ceremony and again at noon.