HONOLULU (KHON2) — A memorial was held Monday morning to honor Rep. Gene Ward, one of Hawaiiʻs longest serving lawmakers.
Loved ones and lawmakers packed The Kingʻs Chapel in Niu Valley to remember Ward, who died one month ago at the age of 82, just days after resigning from the state House of Representatives.
Former Rep. Gene Ward passes away at 82
He served for decades and was widely respected across party lines.
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke said, though they argued fiercely on the house floor they were still friends outside of the capitol…