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National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Hawaii

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Location and History

The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, on the slopes of the extinct volcano Punchbowl Crater. Established in 1949, it is the final resting place for over 53,000 veterans and their dependents from all branches of the United States Armed Forces. The cemetery also holds the remains of civilians who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Design and Features

The cemetery's design is inspired by the traditional Hawaiian concept of "ahupua'a," which represents a self-sufficient land division. The main entrance features a reflecting pool and a bronze statue of Lady Columbia, the personification of the United States. The "courts of honor" are arranged in a series of concentric circles, with the "courts of the missing" located at the center.

Notable Interments

The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is the final resting place for many notable figures, including:

  • Senator Daniel Inouye: A decorated World War II veteran and the first Japanese American to serve in the U.S. Senate.
  • Admiral Chester W. Nimitz: Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II.
  • Vice Admiral John S. McCain Sr.: Grandfather of Senator John McCain and a decorated naval officer.
  • Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd: Captain of the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Visiting the Cemetery

The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is open to the public daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors can explore the grounds, pay their respects at the gravesites, and learn about the history of the cemetery and the veterans buried there. The cemetery also offers educational programs and guided tours.

Additional Information

  • The cemetery is managed by the National Cemetery Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • The cemetery is a popular tourist destination and a place of pilgrimage for veterans and their families.
  • The cemetery hosts several events throughout the year, including Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies.
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Chris Farley, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Chris Farley, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Chris Farley, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (NMCP) caretaker and U.S. Navy veteran, maintains the area around a grave site at the NMCP Jan. 2, 2015, in Honolulu. Seventeen veteran caretakers are res... More

Audience members clap for guest speaker Ann Mills-Griffiths,

Audience members clap for guest speaker Ann Mills-Griffiths,

Audience members clap for guest speaker Ann Mills-Griffiths, chairman of the National League of POW/MIA Families, after her speech during the POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the National Memorial Cemet... More

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Allan J. Kellogg,

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Allan J. Kellogg,

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Allan J. Kellogg, Medal of Honor recipient, stands at attention while the Marine Corps Hymn plays, during a Veterans Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pac... More

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gregory Ford, officer in charge

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gregory Ford, officer in charge

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gregory Ford, officer in charge joint military honor guard, looks on as military pallbearers fold a U.S. flag over Sen. Daniel K. Inouye's casket at the steps of the National Memorial Cemeter... More

U.S. Army Pacific Command Sgt. Maj. Frank M. Leota

U.S. Army Pacific Command Sgt. Maj. Frank M. Leota

U.S. Army Pacific Command Sgt. Maj. Frank M. Leota holds a folded U.S. flag prior to it being presented during a memorial service in honor of the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of ... More

Thirty - two top performing company - grade officer,

Thirty - two top performing company - grade officer,

Thirty - two top performing company - grade officer, warrant officer and non-commissioned officer at the Joint and Multinational Level, from all services across the Pacific region, including 1 Department of the... More

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Toby Samsal with the Defense

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Toby Samsal with the Defense

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Toby Samsal with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) honors the fallen during a disinterment ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, Jan. 2... More

Honolulu From Pacific Heights (01), photograph by Brother Bertram

Honolulu From Pacific Heights (01), photograph by Brother Bertram

Title: Honolulu From Pacific Heights Creator: Brother Bertram Subjects: Honolulu; Punchbowl; Buildings; Plants ; Ships Island: Oahu City: Honolulu Location: Honolulu, HI

An honor guard detail comprised of Sailors assigned to Navy Region Hawaii carry the casket of Electrician's Mate 3rd class Charles Harris during a funeral at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii, Feb. 4, 2019.

An honor guard detail comprised of Sailors assigned to Navy Region Haw...

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Feb. 04, 2019) An honor guard detail comprised of Sailors assigned to Navy Region Hawaii carry the casket of Electrician's Mate 3rd class Charles Harris during a funeral at the National Memori... More

A statue in Sumay Cemetery, Guam, is one of many effected

A statue in Sumay Cemetery, Guam, is one of many effected

A statue in Sumay Cemetery, Guam, is one of many effected by bombings during WWII. Because military shipping and communications centered around Sumay, it was one of the first areas to be bombed when the Japanes... More

The Statue of Columbia, representation of America since 1775, overlooks Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris as he speaks to an audience of hundreds during the annual Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony at The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific located in Honolulu, Hawaii (HI)

The Statue of Columbia, representation of America since 1775, overlook...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Punchbowl National Cemetary State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Mayor, Honolulu Scene Camera O... More

Hawaii - Duckworth Salutes, HONOLULU, HAWAII

Hawaii - Duckworth Salutes, HONOLULU, HAWAII

Tammy Duckworth, assistant secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Veteran Affairs, salutes at a Memorial Day wreath laying at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. Duckworth los... More

Active duty service members, government officials,

Active duty service members, government officials,

Active duty service members, government officials, veterans and civilians attend a Veterans Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Nov. 11, 2015, Honolulu. The ceremony gave thanks to al... More

Holiday wreaths adorn the gravestones of service members at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu following a holiday wreath-laying ceremony.

Holiday wreaths adorn the gravestones of service members at the Nation...

HONOLULU (Dec. 12, 2015) Holiday wreaths adorn the gravestones of service members at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu following a holiday wreath-laying ceremony, Dec. 12. The wreath-lay... More

Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)

Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)

Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) unfurl the U.S. Flag over a disinterred casket housing the remains of an unknown service member during a disinterment ceremony at the National Memorial Ce... More

Members from Troop 135 and 316, Boy Scouts of America,

Members from Troop 135 and 316, Boy Scouts of America,

Members from Troop 135 and 316, Boy Scouts of America, salute during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pa... More

Honor guard detail members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting

Honor guard detail members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting

Honor guard detail members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) carry the casket of an unknown service member during a disinterment ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu... More

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