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National Memorial Day Concert

Vietnam Veteran Allen Hoe Remembers His Fallen Brothers (Feature Part 1)

Season 2024 | 8m 57s

For Vietnam veteran Allen Hoe, serving in the military was a reflection of his Hawaiian warrior culture. On Mother’s Day, 1968, Allen lost 18 of his buddies, 10 classified as Missing in Action. Upon returning home, he made it his mission to locate the families of his fallen buddies, offering them comfort and doing everything in his power to bring his brother warriors to their final resting places.

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