太平洋國家公墓評價

The Pacific National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific lies on a dead volcano called Punchbowl Crater north of downtown Honolulu, where 48,296 soldiers rest. The Memorial Cemetery has been included in "National Historic Sites and Monuments" to pay tribute to the sacrifices of the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force and their great achievements, as well as to the soldiers killed in the 20th century war, including the Pearl Harbor attack. Medal of Honor winners and other well-known Hawaiian heroes were also buried here, including Ellison Onizuka, Hawaii's first astronaut, and World War II veteran, President Barack Obama's grandfather Stanley Dunham. The names of 18,094 soldiers missing in World War II were inscribed on 10 "Courts of the Missing" on the side of the stairs of the cemetery monument in honor of them. In addition to the tranquil and solemn atmosphere, standing on the edge of Ponchbauer crater, you can also have a panoramic view of Honolululu. Sponsored by Veterans of the American Legion, the Pacific National Memorial Cemetery offers free, detailed walking guides.