HONOLULU (KHON2) — Today, Sept. 13, volunteers and members of the community gathered at Ke’ehi Lagoon Memorial Park in honor of 9/11 first responders.
‘We reaffirm our commitment to never forget’: Honolulu honors 9/11 victims
441 native species were planted for the 441 first responders who lost their lives at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001.
“To commemorate the 9/11 event, it’s really important to breathe life into Aloha the way our community celebrates this union and Lokahi of harmony and community.” Park Interpretive Programs Specialist Division of State Parks, Kekai Mar, said. “It’s incredible to see the power of numbers and people all throughout the island to come together.”
Pōhinahina, naupaka kahakai, and maʻo hau hele were planted, labeled with the name of a fallen first responder…