23 November
A 52-year-old Hawaii Air National Guardsman has passed away after contracting the Covid-19 coronavirus. The airman had tested positive earlier in the week and was a part-time reservist based at Joint Base Pearl Harbour Hickam. Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi Major General Kenneth S. Hara said: “Sadly, the Hawaiʻi National Guard lost a member of our ‘ohana and our heartfelt condolences and thoughts of Aloha are with the family and friends during this very difficult time. This personal loss reminds us that Hawaiʻi needs everyone to comply with safe practices to prevent further spread of this deadly disease.”
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