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Honolulu, Hawaii - Military Museum

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We toured a museum with memorabilia and displays from multiple wars.

Honolulu, Hawaii - Schofield Base

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The tour continued through Schofield Base. We toured and had lunch at the Kolekole Bar and Grill along with the servicemen and women.

Honolulu, Hawaii - Pearl Harbor

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A ceremony is planned for tomorrow in memory of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. My mother told me that this has been updated since she was here years ago.  It is worth seeing.

Honolulu, Hawaii- Pearl Harbor

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The view of Pearl Harbor from the USS Arizona Memorial. There is a memorial in Phoenix with the mast, anchor, and flags.  You can see it here: http://ladeetravels.blogspot.com/2012/01/phoenix-uss-arizona-anchor-and-mast.html

Honolulu, Hawaii - Brewseaum

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Brewseaum?  Yes, a brewery and a museum combination.  The tour company also owned a collection of World War II memorabilia and proudly displayed their collection.  This is a true family owned business.

Honolulu, Hawaii - Scenes Along the Way

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This is a beautiful island and Honolulu is a big city. Here are some views that I saw from the bus window. You can see big city, farmland, lush hills, and homes.

Honolulu, Hawaii - Punchbowl Cemetary

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This was a beautiful military cemetery high above Honolulu.  The banyon trees were incredible.

Honolulu, Hawaii - Pacific HQ

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We drove to the historical area of the Pacific Army.  This was a beautiful older building.  A new one is planned.