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Veterans Advisory Committee Minutes May 22,2024 Page 2 Tom did not have any update at this time. NEW BUSINESS New VAC webme and links to cemetery map information Chair Doolittle introduced the topic and asked for discussion. Tom reported that he has been working with Thatcher Moats of Parks &recreation and he has published a new Veterans Advisory Committee webpage. He has also linked the island-wide memorials list to the webpage. He also linked the UH Hilo mapping of Veterans Cemetery I. This item has been closed. West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery WWII Memorial- Update Chair Doolittle announced the topic and deferred to Tom. Tom reported that construction has begun on the three-walled, six-foot high memorial. There will be etched photos on the walls. They are targeting August or September for the dedication ceremony, and everyone will be invited. REPORT ON CEMETERIES Hawaii Island—East Hawaii Representative—Kelcie Figueira— OVS Kelcie Figueira was not present, no update provided. Cemetery Audit Update Michelle reported that most items have been taken care of for the audit. We are still working on getting the names on the database to match the cemetery information. ANNOUNCEMENTS Memorial Day • West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery—ceremony at 11:00 am on Monday, May 27tn • East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery II—ceremony at 9:00 am on Monday, May 27m • Hakalau Veterans Park— ceremony at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 25Ih Veterans Housing Project • Chair Doolittle is trying to get an updated timeline. The project was supposed to be completed in June 2024. They are currently in the process of accepting applications for residents. The Wall That Heals Tom wanted to thank the County again for assistance with The Wall and allowing them to have a small memorial within Aupuni Center with memorabilia that was left behind at The Wall. Tom wanted to put a call out that someone stole a jacket from the memorabilia. Everyone expressed regret.