More patriotic songs followed with different groups singing.
There were no Coast Guard or Marine veterans, but everyone joined in singing for all the services and sang “God Bless America” at the end of the medley.
Kumu Hedy and her hula dancers danced to another patriotic song, “God Bless the USA,” later in the program.Īfter the first hula, David and Edna Ethington led the singing of the “Armed Forces Medley.” Members were asked to stand when their service’s name was called out, such as, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marines. Kumu Hedy Harrison Anduha, her advanced hula class, and the club’s Na’ Kupunawahine, danced a hula to “God Bless America” with a recording. Pete, Ed, Don and Larry wore baseball caps that showed that they were veterans and the service in which they served.Īfter refreshments were served, Co-Program VP Marion Tesoro announced the different performances with a patriotic theme that followed. He also had a colorful jacket with pictures and badges about his days in Vietnam. The men then posed proudly for photos.Įd McCormick wore a jacket from his service days, and Pete Kahele wore the uniform that he wore 50 years or more ago! He looked slim and trim in his old, but recently washed and cleaned, white uniform. Carol thanked the men for their service to our country and members showed their appreciation with their applause. The club’s ten veterans are George Agcaoili, Larry Anduha, John Fagaragan, Winston Goo, Don Izumihara, Pete Kahele, Calvin Kunimoto, Ed McCormick, Paul Nakamura and Frank Yoshii. After singing “Happy Birthday” to the club’s 10 November birthday members, the club’s Co-President Carol Roxas introduced the club’s 10 members who proudly served in the Air Force, Army or Navy of the United States. Our nation celebrated Veterans’ Day on November 11 this year, so the Da’ Hawaii Seniors Club honored their own veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the USA, on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Cerritos Senior Center.
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