Acknowledgements. Mahalo to our Sponsors & Donors!

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1 Acknowledgements A special Mahalo is extended to the HAMS Special Events Committee chaired by COL (Ret) Walter M. Ozawa and to COL (Ret) Gerry Silva for his work with Sherrie White and editor, Jenise Lam, of the University of Hawaii Journalism Department who produced the video honoring Allen K. Hoe. We also extend our thanks to Craig Smith, Candace Fujioka and the staff of the Ala Moana Hotel for their excellent support and service. Mahalo to our Sponsors & Donors! Gold Table Sponsors: Harriet Aoki Dawson Technical, LLC Silver Table Sponsors: Pacific Aviation Museum COL (Ret) Walter M. Ozawa Honolulu Polo Club Richard & Sooz Mirikitani Pacific Historic Parks Plumbers & Fitters Union Local 675 Ambassador Charles B. Salmon, Jr. SanHi Government Strategies, LLLP Wiercinski & Associates, LLC Bronze Table Sponsors: Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra First Quality Environmental Island Palm Communities, LLC CSM (R) & Mrs. Henry N. J. Lee Samuel A. Maratea Matson Foundation Donors: GEN (Ret) David A. Bramlett CKW Financial Group Military Affairs Council Navy League Honolulu Council Waterhouse, Inc. Carole Kai Charities, GAR Judge Thomas Kaulukukui Vaughn Vasconcellos COL (Ret) Philip M. Whitney Maude C. Williams The Hawai i Army Museum Society (HAMS) (EIN # ) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. It is a non-federal entity and not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and has no government status.

2 The Ihe Award In ancient Hawai i, the warrior who was honored by service to the Chief kept himself in readiness to meet every challenge. Perfect physical condition and mental alertness allowed him to respond quickly to any demand. One symbol of this readiness was the spear, or Ihe, which was always at the warrior s side. In the creation of this Ihe Award, artist Umi Kai has enhanced the concept of preparedness by adding the essence of the o o, the tool utilized by ancient farmers, symbolizing the care and nurturing of the 'aina, the land and its people. The Ihe is constructed of koa wood, and is supported by a block of ohi a wood, both unique to Hawai i. They are strong and solid, and appropriate for the recognition of Hawai i s warriors, also known as koa. The base is of specially selected rock to indicate the solid foundation of the ever-ready warrior. The Hawai i Army Museum Society presents this award to for his contributions to the military and civilian communities and continued dedicated service to the people of Hawai i. Hawai i Army Museum Society TRUSTEES: Edward Y. Hirata Simeon Q. Miranda Edward V. Richardson Charles B. Salmon, Jr. David M. Shanahan Thomas L. Stirling, Jr. Thomas M. Ushijima Philip M. Whitney, Jr. Francis J. Wiercinski PRESIDENT/TREAS: Jimmie R. Lackey PRESIDENT EMERTUS: David A. Bramlett 1 st VP/SEC: Charles N. Cardinal VICE PRESIDENTS: Leslie I. Bise Mildred M. Courtney Walter M. Ozawa Gerald J. Silva EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Victoria W. Olson TRUSTEES EMERITUS: Ronald, T. Y. Choo Henry S. Kuniyuki Donald L. MacGregor, Jr. Barbara F. Mills Francis I. Mossman William W. Paty, Jr.

3 About the Hawaii Army Museum Society (HAMS) Previous Recipients of the Ihe Award The Hawaii Army Museum Society, HAMS, was founded by military veterans and patriotic members of the Honolulu community. Chartered in 1976 as a not-for-profit corporation, HAMS led the effort to turn Battery Randolph into the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii. Forty one years later, HAMS continues in its mission to support the museum by funding the development and maintenance of its galleries and exhibits. HAMS sponsors educational programs and tours that highlight the story of warriors who built a kingdom, soldiers who defended the islands, and local residents who served their country and sacrificed to keep it free. The Society also promotes and supports special events held at the museum, such as the Gallery of Heroes Induction Ceremony and Living History Day. Every November, HAMS hosts the Ihe Award ceremony which recognizes an individual or organization for their outstanding contributions to both the military and civilian communities. HAMS hosts one annual fundraiser, the General Herbert E. Wolff Memorial Golf Tournament, which is held in June at Leilehua Golf Course. General Wolff was a founding member, a significant benefactor, and a long serving president of HAMS. Each year over one-third of the participants are service men and women from all components Active Duty, Guard and Reserve who have been sponsored to play in the tournament by generous donors. HAMS has donated more than $1.25 million to the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii. The Gallery of Heroes, the General Eric Shinseki Gallery, the Vietnam Gallery, the Entrance Gallery, and the Rotating Gallery are all examples of the efforts of the Hawaii Army Museum Society Hawai i National Guard Hawai i Army National Guard Hawai i Air National Guard 1999 Reserve Forces of the Pacific U.S. Army Reserve U.S. Navy Reserve U.S. Marine Corps Reserve U.S. Air Force Reserve U.S. Coast Guard Reserve 2000 Dr. Richard Kelley, Outrigger Hotels 2001 Peter Schall, Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel 2002 William W. Paty, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, Pacific Region 2003 GEN Fred C. Weyand, USA, Ret., Former Chief of Staff of the Army 2004 Governor Linda L. Lingle, Governor, State of Hawaii 2005 Michael J. Fisch, President & Publisher, Honolulu Advertiser 2006 MG Herbert E. Wolff, USA, Ret., President Emeritus, HAMS 2007 Christina Kemmer, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, Hawaii 2008 COL David M. Peters, USA, Ret Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu, DDS, FADG 2010 Linda Coble & Kirk Matthews 2011 Mildred M. Courtney, Vice President, Outrigger Enterprises Group 2012 Karl S. Kiyokawa, VP of Hawaii Operations, TriWest Healthcare Alliance 2013 Alan S. Hayashi, Dir. of Public Relations & Policy Advocacy, BAE, Hawaii 2014 The Military Affairs Council (MAC) of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii 2015 Senator Daniel K. Akaka 2016 Carole Kai Onouye, Carole Kai Charities, Inc., Great Aloha Run In 2010, HAMS made a large donation to the museum that allowed for the reconstruction of the Battery Randoph parapets. The work included a classroom for enhanced educational programs and space for a future gallery. With the support of HAMS, the U. S Army Museum of Hawaii is currently planning several new galleries.

4 The 20th Annual Ihe Award Program 6:50 am - Prelude to Breakfast 7:00 am - Call to Breakfast Welcome Remarks COL Walter M. Ozawa, USA, Ret. VP, Hawaii Army Museum Society Oli Hawaiian Greeting & Invocation Soo Whan Cullen National Anthem & Hawai i Pono i Samuel L. Hesch 7:20 am - Breakfast is served 8:00 am - Remarks and Introduction of the Ihe Award Video Presentation: COL Jimmie R. Lackey, USA, Ret. President, Hawai i Army Museum Society 8:15 am - Presentation The Ihe Award LT Nainoa Hoe Scholarship of Honor recipient, Ryan Twigg-Smith LT Nainoa Hoe Scholarship of Honor recipient, Vanna Nguyen Acceptance of the Ihe Award & Remarks 8:45 am - Closing Remarks FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska - The 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division honored one of its fallen April 9 with the dedication of a conference room to the memory of 1st Lt. Nainoa K. Hoe at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

5 Allen Kale`iolani Hoe Family: Above and Right: LT Nainoa K. Hoe Mission Training complex, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii Allen Kale`iolani Hoe, a keiki `o ka`aina, descends from the ancient warrior chiefs of Hawaii, blended with ancestors of New England, California, Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany, China and Japan. He and wife Adele S. Cabos are the proud parents of sons, 1 st Lt. Nainoa Kealiihokuhelelani Hoe, 3/21 Inf., 1/25 Infantry Division, who gave his last full measure of devotion on 22 January 2005 in Mosul, Iraq; and SSG Nakoa Kealiimakanihoolua Hoe, Scout Platoon, 100th Bn, 442nd Infantry, Operation Iraqi Freedom. Allen s father, Raymond Hoe (deceased), was born on Maui and was of Chinese and Japanese heritage. His mother, Catherine Lovell (deceased), of Hawaiian and Haole heritage, was born on Kauai. Allen was raised with his older brother, Ray, and younger brother, Dave. Allen s wife of 44 years, Adele, was born on Maui and recently retired as the Director of Human Resources, having served at Castle Medical Center for forty years. Service to the Nation: Below: Fallen Warriors Memorial, UH Army ROTC The Hoe family has a long history of proud service to their country. Both of Allen s grandfathers were NCO s with the Hawaiian Division at Schofield Barracks from The 25th Infantry Division was formed from the 27th and 35th Infantry regiments of the original Hawaiian Division and the remaining units were reorganized as the 24th Infantry Division. Allen s father was a WWII veteran and his brother, Ray, served in Vietnam. I am incredibly moved to be in the presence of soldiers, he said. It is beyond words the honor you have bestowed not only on my son, but also on my family and ancestors. Allen is a combat veteran who served in the U.S. Army; Vietnam, 1967/68; earning the Combat Medics Badge, Purple Heart Medal & Bronze Star Medal. He served with the 196 th Light Infantry Brigade, with the Recon Platoon, 2 nd Battalion 1 st Infantry Regiment; AMERICAL Division. As noted above, both sons, Nainoa and Nakoa served their country in the Global War on Terror. Education: Allen s education includes, Hawaiian Mission Academy; University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College; Manoa, B.A. and the William S. Richardson School of Law, J.D., with numerous professional school certificates and awards.

6 Professional Career: A Hawaii attorney since 1977, he has served in Government as a Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City and County of Honolulu and as a District Court Judge, Hawaii. In his private law practice, he is General Counsel for the UA Plumbers and Fitters Union, Local 675, Hawaii. In his legal career he has focused on Civil & Commercial transactions involving Administrative Law & Government Regulatory Entitlements; He has served as a: Hearings Officer, Hawaiian Homes Commission; an Arbitrator in Labor, Contract, Real Estate as well as Tort Cases, AAA, State of Hawaii, City & County of Honolulu involving numerous Public Sector disputes; a Mediator in Land Use, Native Hawaiian Access and Title issues; a First Circuit Probate Court Master, Lunalilo Trust; a Court Master, 1st Circuit Court, Lee vs. City & County of Honolulu; Special Master, Kamehameha Schools Trustee Compensation Committee; he also counseled the Honolulu Police Department, Honolulu Fire Department, Department of Civil Service and Human Resources. Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army (CASAs) are business and community leaders selected by the Secretary to advise and support Army leaders across the country. Each is proactively involved in the community and brings to the position an interest in the Army, a high degree of business and civic leadership and an ability to influence the public. Service to Our Community: Allen continues to serve as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for East Hawaii; he served as a member the Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans; he is the President of the 25th Infantry Division Memorial Foundation, a Director on the Vietnam Women s Memorial Foundation Board; has served on the Hawaii State Land Use Commission (Chairman), the Hawaii State Ethics Commission (Chairman); the Aloha Stadium Authority, the Native Hawaiian Bar Association; the Hawaii Federal Judicial Selection Committee, and the National Native American Veterans Memorial Committee of the Smithsonian Institution, to list just a select few. Allen is also a tireless supporter of the University of Hawaii s ROTC program, Veterans and Wounded Warrior activities. Hoe family with ADM & Mrs. Timothy J. Keating (Wandalee) Recreation: An accomplished horseman, he has played the ancient sport of Polo for 30 years and is the current president of the Honolulu Polo Club. He recently received the General George Patton Award for his years of service of promoting Army Polo, issued by the United States Polo Association. Allen has also enjoyed surfing and Moto X racing.

7 Allen February 1968 In my opinion, polo is the closest activity to combat, in the way that it forces one to totally focus upon the game and the team aspect of play. It was traditionally used by all armies to train its cavalry troops the military skills of situational awareness so critical on the battle field. Above Right: Edward & Lydia Lovell Ohana 1947 Right: Raymond & Catherine Hoe Ohana 1995 Below: Adele, Nainoa & Nakoa Adele, Allen, Emily, Nainoa, & Nakoa June 2005

8 My native Hawaii culture values the connection of nature and its phenomenon as it relates to the birth of a young child. My middle name, Kaleiolani, was chosen by my grandmother as my being a special gift from the heavens. My son Nainoa was born upon a full moon, thus hokuhelelani is the chiefly moon that travels the heavens; the day he was killed was also a full moon, thus for him it was a complete cycle of life. My son Nakoa was born the night when winter changed to spring, with the coming of the new season, thus makanihoolua acknowledges the arrival of the winds of spring. The Army taught me the value of striving for the best and working your butt of to succeed. Vietnam Chu Lai Catherine Lovell (1943) Nakoa s Air Assault Graduation Nainoa s Ranger Graduation My sons, they grew up hearing the stories of what it took to be a combat warrior in Vietnam; they are outdoorsmen, very physical, love a challenge and incredible patriots. For both of them, there is no other option in the Army beside infantry.