Iraq war veteran honored on tenth anniversary of death

By Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. Johnson, JFHQNCR/MDWJanuary 23, 2015

Iraqi war veteran honored on tenth anniversary of death
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2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Congressman Mark Takai, Hawaii's 1st Congressional District, (left) Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District, and Ashley Arethel, representing Hawaii's senior U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, lay a wreath during an Army Wreath Layin... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan. 22, 2015) -- Iraq war veteran U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nainoa K. Hoe, killed-in-action 10 years ago today, was honored by military and Hawaiian political leaders at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.

Congressman Mark Takai, Hawaii's 1st Congressional District, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District, and Ashley Arethel, representing Hawaii's senior U.S. Senator Brian Schatz were escorted by Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington commanding general, during an Army Wreath Laying Ceremony as a tribute to Hoe's memory.

Hoe, Hawaiian native, was killed by a sniper in Mosul, Iraq on Jan. 22, 2005, while assigned to C Company, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Hoe's father, Allen Hoe, is currently the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA), Hawaii (Oahu). On behalf of Allen Hoe, Hawaiian political leaders honored his son's memory on the tenth anniversary of his death. CASAs provide advice to the Secretary of the Army on the public's concerns and perceptions and are committed to informing people in their areas about the Army.

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