Honolulu, Hawii
End of Puowaina Drive
GPS coordinates: 21.3138,-157.8478
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This ancient warrior cemetery, located in a volcanic crater overlooking Honolulu, was once the site of secret royal burials and where offenders of polynesian taboos were sacrificed. It is now the resting place of some 33,230 U.S. military veterans, many in unmarked graves dated December 7, 1941.

The Honolulu Memorial is built high on a wall of the crater and overlooks the cemetery, consisting of several elements. A wide staircase extends from the floor of the crater to the “Court of Honor.” Flanked on both sides of the staircase are ten “Courts of the Missing” that include 28,778 etched names of soldiers MIA from World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. At the base of the staircase is the following inscription: “IN THESE GARDENS ARE RECORDED THE NAMES OF AMERICANS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN SERVICE TO THEIR COUNTRY AND WHOSE EARTHLY RESTING PLACE IS KNOWN ONLY TO GOD.”

From the Court of Honor rises Columbia, a 30’ tall female figure, symbolizing the figurehead on the bow of a naval vessel. Beneath her is the inscription, “THE SOLEMN PRIDE THAT MUST BE YOURS TO HAVE LAID SO COSTLY A SACRIFICE UPON THE ALTAR OF FREEDOM.” Those were the words of Abraham Lincoln told to a mother of five sons lost in the Civil War.

Directly behind Columbia is a nondenominational chapel, open to the public at all times. On both sides of the chapel are 12 stunning map panels, representing ten of the major Pacific Theatre battles during World War II, plus one for the Korean Conflict and another for the Vietnam War. Each panel measures approximately 4’ wide and 10’ tall and is made of tile mosaics and crushed glass. Alongside the panels are etched marble history lessons. Brigadier General Jerome Hagen (USMC-Ret.), who teaches military history at the nearby Hawaii Pacific University, brings students here for lectures.

If all that isn’t enough, take a walk up a nearby path to an overlook of Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Waikiki and Diamond Head. The path is lined with dozens of plaques, each one dedicated to different branches of service, war engagements and fighting groups.

Bonus stop: Visit the Rainbow Drive-In, home of the original "plate lunch." The founder was Seiju Ifuku, who learned to cook while in the famous 100th Battalion. He served in many campaigns in Italy and France during World War II.

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Hawaii is a place like no other for motorcycle riding: excellent year-round weather, the scenery, good roads, all converge to offer motorcycling paradise. Tour of Honor participants can get a motorcycle rental discount by showing their rally flag at Cruzin Hawaii. Also ask them about group discounts, up to 25% off.