Trip to HawaiiMarch 3-9, 2020 |
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| National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific | ||
| The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (informally known as Punchbowl Cemetery) is a national cemetery located at Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu, Hawaii. It serves as a memorial to honor those men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces, and those who have given their lives in doing so. It is administered by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Millions of visitors visit the cemetery each year, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hawaii.
What makes Punchbowl worth visiting? To start, it is place to remember the sacrifices of the men and women who have served the United States and our allies. This volcanic crater's Hawaiian name is Puowaina which is most commonly "translated as "Hill of Sacrifice." Punchbowl is indeed a hill of sacrifice with hundreds graves representing service and sacrifice to our nation.
Though many of the graves represent sacrifices of war, Punchbowl echoes serenity. One can sense a calm peace from a visit to this military resting place.
Punchbowl is beautiful with its lush shades of manicured green in contrast with the white granite and stonework. Within the crater's gates, there is a lovely pathway (on the left after you enter the gates) that leads to memorials and a view of Honolulu.
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