Dedicated on December 7, 1963, the Obelisk was the first structure built on park property. It is “dedicated to the living, in memory of our fallen comrades who gave their lives to our country”. The Obelisk is a memorial that perpetuates the reverence we hold for those who died in defense of our country. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made to ensure our future.
KE'EHI MEMORIAL ORGANIZATION
Honoring the Sacrifices of Hawai’i Veterans
As a self-sustaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Ke’ehi Memorial
Organization (“KMO”) provides management and maintenance of the
Memorial while ensuring that it meets its stated purpose to support
veterans and their families and the youth of our community. As a public
trust, KMO is committed to fulfilling its mission for the benefit of all.
To maintain the Ke’ehi Lagoon Memorial State Park (“KLM”) grounds and facilities as a special place to honor all veterans, especially the fallen; to provide a venue for activities that fulfill the KLM’s function as a Living Memorial; and to support the general community with a focus
on at-risk youth and disabled veterans and their families.
Ke’ehi Memorial Organization (KMO) values the sacrifices of veterans, especially the fallen. We promote service to the general community, youth at risk, disabled veterans and their families. We are committed to serving with integrity, respect and a high sense of duty.
Ke'ehi Memorial Organization Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
VICE-PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
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PRESIDENT
Alma Grocki, RADM, USN Ret.
Retired Military Officer, Community Volunteer
VICE-PRESIDENT
Karl Calleon
Retired Former Small Business Owner, Veteran
SECRETARY
Rodney Tam
Senior Consultant, Benefit Plan Solutions, Inc.
TREASURER
Gil Tam
Managing Director, Cayuse Pacific Region; Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, Hawai’i-West
DIRECTOR
James Aofia Faleafine
Colonel, United States Army Reserves
DIRECTOR
Reynold Hioki, Colonel, USAF Ret.
Cybersecurity Coordinator, State of Hawai’i,
Department of Defense
DIRECTOR
Penny Kalua
Colonel, United States Army Reserves, Retired
DIRECTOR
Winston Ling
Attorney Adviser, Department of the Army, Veteran, VFW
DIRECTOR
Ronald Oyama
Principal, Kapalama Elementary School
DIRECTOR
Ned Purdy
DLNR, State of Hawai‘I, Retired, Veteran
Board of Directors
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