Ceremony honors lives lost in Nagasaki nuclear bombing

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The 32nd Annual Nagaski Peace Ceremony took place in the heart of Honolulu on Aug. 9, honoring the victims of the U.S.-led nuclear bombing of Nagasaki, Japan that killed up to 80,000 people, most of which innocent civilians.

Nagasaki was bombed on Aug. 9, 1945, making this year the 80th anniversary of the tragedy.

The ceremony included messages from interfaith clergy, the government and community leaders…

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