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A Memorial Day Weekend special about 2 of Arizona's special memorials. The Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza downtown Phoenix is the site of various memorials honoring prominent figures, wars, and events in Arizona history. Included is the USS Arizona Memorial . The plaza features actual war artifacts with the story of how they were obtained. But its the detailed design of these memorials that's well thought out. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-make-it-a-meaningful-memorial-day/

This week we learn about the loss of a great actor and Elvis' contribution to the USS Arizona Memorial.

We spent the New Year holiday on Oahu at one of our favorite Disney destinations, the Aulani Resort in Ko Olina. There's so much to do at Aulani itself, and amazing activities for the whole family around the island. We did a UTV tour around Kualoa Ranch, visited Pearl Harbor with the USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri battleship tours, and spent a day at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Of course we also enjoyed Aulani itself, complete with an impressive fireworks display to ring in the new year - both official and unofficial. What a magical holiday!Here are some helpful links to all the amazing spots we talk about on this week's episode:Aulani Hawaii ResortKualoa Ranch | Hawaii's Premier Adventure DestinationPearl Harbor National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)Pearl Harbor Memorial - USS Battleship Missouri MemorialPolynesian Cultural CenterMonkeypod KitchenRestaurant 604 - Fusion restaurant in Honolulu, HI----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter: @ourmousecapadesOurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

In Episode 11 of the Haunted America series, join host Lyle Perez on September 22, 2024, as he journeys to Hawaii, the Aloha State, to uncover the mysteries lurking in paradise. Known for its stunning landscapes and rich culture, Hawaii also holds a dark and haunted past filled with restless spirits and chilling tales. Here's a look at 10 of the most haunted locations in Hawaii: The Iao Valley - 54 S High St, Wailuku, HI 96793 Wander through this beautiful but eerie valley, where the spirits of ancient warriors are said to roam, echoing the sounds of the bloody Battle of Kepaniwai. USS Arizona Memorial - 1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818 Pay your respects at this solemn site, where the ghosts of sailors lost in the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack are still seen keeping watch. Morgan's Corner - Old Pali Road, Honolulu, HI 96817 Explore this infamous spot known for its tragic past and ghostly apparitions, including a woman in white seen hanging from a tree. Hilton Hawaiian Village - 2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815 Stay at this luxurious resort, where the ghostly Lady in Red, believed to be a murdered woman from the 1950s, haunts the halls and mirrors. Nuuanu Pali Lookout - Nuuanu Pali Dr, Kaneohe, HI 96744 Visit this stunning viewpoint where the spirits of warriors who died in the Battle of Nuuanu are often seen at the cliff's edge. Volcano House Hotel - 1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718 Check into this historic hotel perched near the Kilauea volcano, where guests have encountered the White Lady and the sounds of ancient warriors. Kaimuki House - 8th Ave and Harding Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816 Dare to learn about one of Hawaii's most notorious haunted houses, believed to be cursed by a malevolent spirit called a kasha. Palace Theater - 38 Haili St, Hilo, HI 96720 Enjoy a show at this historic theater, where the ghost of a former projectionist and other spirits are said to linger. Night Marchers - Various Locations across the Hawaiian Islands Beware of the ghostly warriors said to march near sacred sites, beaches, and battlefields, appearing in processions accompanied by drums and chants. Byodo-In Temple - 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744 Experience this serene Buddhist temple, where visitors report sightings of ghostly monks and hear distant chanting from the past. Join us as we delve into the haunted history of Hawaii's most mysterious places. Whether you're a seasoned ghost hunter or a fan of spooky stories, this episode will take you on a chilling journey through the Aloha State's paranormal secrets. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow ghost enthusiasts. Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode, where we'll head to Idaho to explore haunted prisons, eerie lakes, and more! Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X: @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Check out my other show! Find it on iTunes - Amazing Advertising http://amazingadvertising.podomatic.com/ Keywords: Haunted Hawaii, Hawaii Ghost Stories, Haunted Locations in Hawaii, Iao Valley Ghosts, USS Arizona Memorial Spirits, Morgan's Corner Haunted, Hilton Hawaiian Village Ghost, Nuuanu Pali Lookout Haunting, Volcano House Hotel Ghosts, Kaimuki House Curse, Palace Theater Haunting, Night Marchers Hawaii, Byodo-In Temple Ghosts, Paranormal Hawaii, Haunted America Series. Tags: #HauntedAmerica #GhostStories #HawaiiHaunts #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedLocations #HawaiiGhosts #IaoValley #USSArizonaMemorial #MorgansCorner #HiltonHawaiianVillage #NuuanuPaliLookout #VolcanoHouse #KaimukiHouse #PalaceTheater #NightMarchers #ByodoInTemple #StaySpooky

Nattared by Jim Nantz with Kyle Chandler. Elvis Presley had a crucial role in helping to get the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor completed. It's a little-known story you should know about if you're a fan of the "King of Rock and Roll."

Tonight Skinwalker Ranch Insider Mike Owen joins me in hosting our special guest Pete Kelsey. Pete has been all over the world on many projects where he brings technology such as LiDAR scanning to help answer questions in places like The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch, Expedition Bigfoot, Easter Island and the USS Arizona Memorial. Join us to hear about these and many other interesting places where Pete says he will "Make Stories Better by using Technology". To watch our interviews and recap shows live, join us on our YouTube Channel JFree906 or on our Facebook Group for great discussion about The Curse of Oak Island, Beyond Oak Island, Treasure Hunting, The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch, and many more subjects that are Beyond Our World. Pete Kelsey's Website www.adventuresinrediscovery.com and www.VCTOlab.com The new Discord Channel https://discord.gg/PhDsUWzrNg The Curse of Oak Island & Beyond Facebook Group page www.facebook.com/groups/300803727607153/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZBSqtGOrpmXfNZhZhu6fJ Check out becoming a Skinwalker Ranch Insider use this link - https://bit.ly/3BGD9mq Beyond our World Facebook group page - www.facebook.com/groups/567217614271404/ Help support the show by becoming a Patron https://www.patreon.com/JFree906 Contact - Jfree906@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jfree_906/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/JeffFreeman50 #TheCurseofOakIsland #BeyondOakIsland #TheSecretofSkinwalkerRanch

The architect behind the USS Arizona Memorial; New images from the state archives; Local festivals celebrating local composer, whales

This is part 2 of my conversation with Stan Mazur, who served his country as a Sea Bee in the Navy.  He has raised a family, had a career and continues to serve.  Listen in as he talks about what it took to bring the USS Arizona Memorial to the city of Jackson Michigan.

This is part 1 of my conversation with Stan Mazur, who served his country as a Sea Bee in the Navy.  He has raised a family, had a career and continues to serve.  Listen in as he talks about what it took to bring the USS Arizona Memorial to the city of Jackson Michigan.

Interview with database manager for the Pearl Harbor fallen Jackie Menasco. Such an honor to her hear experience visiting the USS Arizona Memorial    Read more of David Lowrey story here: https://www.fold3.com/memorial/529963184/david-c-lowrey-jr/stories

Just imagine it is December 1989, and you think you are just going out on a regular training mission. As it turns out, you are getting ready to jump into combat. That is what happened to SEAC (Ret.) John Wayne Troxell when he was a young Staff Sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Division. And thus began Operation Just Cause and the invasion of Panama. John and his unit were the only people to ever jump into combat with armored vehicles.   But before John shares his remarkable story with Host Rob Couture, VFW National Commander Fritz Mihelcic offers updates as to what he's been doing since the time of the summer convention.   Fritz Mihelcic, VFW's National Commander   Fritz confirms that any VFW member can be presented as a candidate for an office within the organization. [2:35]   Video calls and online communication may suffice but there is nothing like meeting people face-to-face, as Fritz recalls from his trip to Hawaii. [8:58]   Over 150 WWII veterans attended the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor on the pier across from the USS Arizona Memorial. [13:13]   Fritz details his route as he compiles the list of priorities from the service organizations the VFW works to assist. [16:01]   Words of wisdom and a personal holiday greeting from VFW National Commander, Fritz Mihelcic. [28:45]   John Wayne Troxell, SEAC (Ret.)   John describes the days leading up to Operation Just Cause in Panama and shares his role in the forced-entry mission. [32:42]   Operation Just Cause was the first to air-drop a Sheridan Mini Tank. [40:38]   As the vehicle commander, just after landing, John's crew was created by the soldiers who arrived at the tank first. [54:11]   For John, Operation Just Cause in Panama was more dangerous than Desert Storm in Iraq. [58:27]   John was finally able to call his family on Christmas Eve after not communicating with them since before the operation. [1:13:31]   Final words from John about leadership and training. [1:20:47]   For more information or continue the conversation, please visit: Veterans of Foreign Wars Website VFW Podcast Page @VFWHQ on Twitter VFW on Facebook @RobCoutureVFW on Facebook VFW Unmet Needs Program Call 1-888-JOIN-VFW Text “NEEDS” to 20222 to donate to the Unmet Needs Program Today's VFW — Share Your #StillServing Story Sport Clips VFW Help A Hero Scholarship Afghan Resettlement Initiative — Welcome.us  

Are you someone who thinks out loud and needs someone to bounce ideas with? If you want a behind the scenes peek on how I do that with my own business BFF, where we cover book writing, mindset, fear, and friendship, then this episode is for you. You'll also learn what it means to live life and do business on your terms. In this episode of the Lead with Love podcast, you'll get to hear a fun conversation with one of my closest friends Nikki Elledge Brown.  Nikki is a mom of three known online for her practical teaching style and refreshingly honest reflections on the realities of parenthood and entrepreneurship. She's a speaker, teacher, author, and mentor who quickly built a name (+ highly profitable business) for herself by helping service-based business owners communicate with clarity and confidence through her first online program, A Course About Copy®. Nikki's been featured on NBC News, military.com, and a reality TV episode on Discovery Channel that led to a surprise cameo on Orange is the New Black. She's also known as the online park ranger at Pearl Harbor, welcoming millions of visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial since 2010. Nikki launched the Naptime Empires® podcast (soon to be book!) to help family-focused entrepreneurs feel less alone in the journey. Her mission is to help high-achieving women avoid burnout so they can lead for the long haul and ENJOY the success. For more tips and inspiration follow Nikki on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown, nikkielledgebrown.com and via her podcast at naptimeempires.com.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: How Nikki defines “verbal processing” and why it's so important to have someone that you can do this with  :: How Nikki is now balancing writing a book along with life and being the mother of three (including a toddler at home)  :: Communicating expectations with family and how to maintain stamina when writing a book ::  Reflections of our “sQuad trips”and what we've been able to build together over the years of friendship :: Our relationships with the Internet and social media (including Elizabeth Gilbert's perspective), and how we both view re-emergence and visibility as we head into a new year You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/188 

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On December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor Hawaii was bombed and torpedoed by Imperial Japanese troops. The military and civilian deaths that day lead to a massive recovery effort, temporary cemeteries, and one of the most visited memorials in American.Email: tombwithaviewpodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagram

oint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam remains under lockdown as authorities investigate a potential security threat. Officials said the gates at the base have been secured, and tours at the USS Arizona Memorial temporarily suspended. Other area tour operators are also impacted. “There has been a potential security incident aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor,” a news release said.

Do you ever get to a place where things start to feel stressful and not enjoyable anymore? If you want to create a simple and inspired life on your terms without the guilt, this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to manage your expectations, identify your priorities, nurture relationships, and stay focused on what matters to you. In this episode, I get cozy with one of my closest friends, Nikki Elledge Brown. Nikki is a mom of three known online for her practical teaching style and refreshingly honest reflections on the realities of parenthood and entrepreneurship. She's a speaker, teacher, author, and mentor who quickly built a name (+ highly profitable business) for herself by helping service-based business owners communicate with clarity and confidence through her first online program, A Course About Copy®. Nikki's been featured on NBC News, military.com, and a reality TV episode on Discovery Channel that led to a surprise cameo on Orange is the New Black. She's also known as the online park ranger at Pearl Harbor, welcoming millions of visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial since 2010. Nikki launched the Naptime Empires® podcast (soon to be book!) to help family-focused entrepreneurs feel less alone in the journey. Her mission is to help high-achieving women avoid burnout so they can lead for the long haul and ENJOY the success. For more tips and inspiration follow Nikki on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown, nikkielledgebrown.com and via her podcast at naptimeempires.com.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: The story of how Nikki got her business off the ground in 2013, and some of the lessons she learned in doing so  :: What “profitable priorities” are to Nikki, and why this concept is so critical to understand for entrepreneurs  :: What your audience really wants from you that will set you apart from others :: What Nikki’s family situation looks like right now, and an exciting update about her upcoming book :: Two things that would mean much more to her than any financial goal for next year :: How to start refining your “eff management system” and what Nikki thinks about timelines You can find the full show notes from this episode over at http://jadahsellner.com/refining-your-eff-management-sytem-nikkielledgebrown-181 

Pearl Harbor was a United States naval base on the island of Oahu, located west of Honolulu. On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy bombed the Pearl Harbor Naval Base in a surprise attack. ​ Admiral Yamamoto of the Imperial Japanese Navy came to the conclusion that for the Japanese to be victorious in the pacific, they had to destroy the American fleet at Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor was considered to be geographically perfect for the United States to have their Pacific fleet based there. The island had a narrow entrance and shallow water which made it an ideal and impenetrable fort. An attack by enemy forces was thought to have been impossible. Prior to the attack, Japanese Naval forces practiced the attack at Kagoshima Bay, a Japanese base. It was described as the “twin sister” of Pearl Harbor for its near-identical structure. References World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor Documentary. Date Accessed September 19, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnQ_6h3VtRo Pearl Harbor Naval Base. Date Accessed September 22,2017.https://www.pinterest.com/dmschaffner/world-war-ii-and-pearl-harbor/ USS Arizona Memorial. Date Accessed September 19,2017.https://visitpearlharbor.org/history-of-the-uss-arizona-memorial/ USS Oklahoma. Pearl Harbor-USS Oklahoma: The Final Story. Date Accessed October 3,2017.http://www.pbs.org/program/pearl-harbor-uss-oklahoma-final-story/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pacific-atrocities-education/support

Episode One is hosted by Salt River Tourism Manager, Blessing McAnlis-Vasquez and features two very special guests that helped bring the boathouse to Salt River – Vice President of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Ricardo Leonard, who also served in the Army and Bushmaster Post 114. Along with Retired Army Captain & Former Vice President of Corporate Relations at Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort, Ric Hartman.

Episode Two is hosted by Blessing McAnlis-Vasquez and Maureen Aldrich from the Salt River tourism team and features the two men behind the project – Project Designer, Aaron Allan from J2 Engineering & Environmental Design and Project Manager, Jason Kerby from Salt River’s Engineering and Construction Services.

Ever wanted to visit Hawaii? Consider visiting the museum near Pearl Harbor, explore the USS Arizona Memorial, or visit the Swap Meet at The University of Hawaii. Or maybe spend a day at the PCC eating Shaved Ice and dancing on stage! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TravelingTwogether/support

I spoke on the phone with NPS public relations forValor of the Pacific, Jay Blount. He provides us with an update about the currently closed USS Arizona memorial. He tells me there is a new boat tour offered in lieu of the closing. The boat tour takes you on a journey around Pearl Harbor to see the other sites along battleship row.  Jay also talked about the potential reopening of the USS Arizona. We play a few soundbites from the events this past weeks lava flow news. Including incident the morning of july 17, the lava flow tour boat that was Lava Bombed injuring 23 people. Our feature segment is the last song of the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō. The ʻōʻō is believed to be extinct. But we hold out hope that the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō is still soaring skies above the Waimea Canyon on Kauai. Listen to the beautiful sound of the one of Hawaii's most fascinating birds. read more here: HiP Episode 003

After a week off, Justin & Gurdip return to explore Elvis' benefit concert supporting the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, discussing not only the recorded concert itself but its place in the greater context of Elvis' live career. Then, for Song of the Week, two obscure 60s tunes of very different genres are featured as Gurdip goes for a pop tune from "Something for Everybody" while Justin grooves to the theme from Elvis's final feature film from 1969. Songs of the Week Justin - Change of Habit Gurdip -Sentimental Me

MD 100 Hawaii Ho-- Today we MIGHT (you know me) discuss  Our trip to Hawaii. Locations visited-  Chinamans Hat, Kualoa Ranch, WWII Valor in the Park National Monument, Town of Haleiwa, Oahu, Waimea Falls, Famous Mr Matsumoto Shaved Ice, Kua’Aina Sandwich shop, The Dole Plantation, Headquarters Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, USS Arizona Memorial, National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific, Honolulu, Tetsuo Harano Tunnel, Trail to Makapu’u Summit, Lenord’s Bakery,  Rock Island Café, Waikiki Beach. Songs Played—3 Blind Mice – Derek Malone, Geoff Smith – Foot in the Door, Annie Moscow – I Think I Understand you Now, Superlux – Flower, The Happy Hippo Family – R U Injuried, The Rubinnos – Amnesia, The Clintons – Fan of the Bean, Rick Henrickson – Stuck in the Middle, John Pigeon – Higher, The Gorskys – New Millennium, Beth Thornley 0  Ato Z, Annie Moscow – To The Himalayas, Parents with Angst – pinwheel, The Fump – Mother Load, Candy Butchers – Have a Baby, Geoll Smith – Talk Like a Man, Make out Party - ????, Alun Parry – Football Song, Annie Moscow -  That was before the world was.  Most music provided by Mevio.com, Jamendo.com,  freemusicarchive.org, and Archive.org. Some music  licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license, Other clips taken from the No Agenda Show at http://www.noagendashow.com/      

The USS Arizona Memorial, at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on USS Arizona during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and commemorates the events of that day. The attack on Pearl Harbor and the island of Oahu led to the United States' direct involvement in World War II. The memorial, built in 1962, is visited by more than two million people annually. Accessible only by boat, it straddles the sunken hull of the battleship without touching it. Historical information about the attack, shuttle boats to and from the memorial, and general visitor services are available at the associated USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center, which opened in 1980 and is operated by the National Park Service. The battleship's sunken remains were declared a National Historic Landmark on May 5, 1989. The USS Arizona Memorial is one of several sites in Hawaii and elsewhere that are part of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. Information Sourced From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Arizona_Memorial Body Sourced From: https://youtu.be/H_xoByhDdEE Public Access America 
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A visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii some years ago was, for me, a moving experience. The impact of the horrific attack catapulted the United States into World War II and directly affected the lives of millions of Americans, including my family. You see, my father, caught up in the national indignation and patriotic fervor that swept the nation, enlisted in the United States Navy three days after the attack. Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/magazines/2017/january-february/oil-on-the-water

A 21-Question “Salute” for Memorial Day Quiz based on the USCIS 100qs http://goo.gl/YfBwTp (pdf) Memorial sites referenced during the quiz 01. Old Granary Burial Ground in Boston 02. The Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence 03. Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial 04: The Star Spangled Banner 05. The San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park 06. The Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial 07. The Gettysburg Cemetery 08. The Arlington National Cemetery 09. The Arlington National Cemetery Spanish-American War memorials 10. The Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknowns 11. The Liberty Memorial 12 and 13. Franklin Delano Roosevelt's “Four Freedoms” speech 14. The USS Arizona Memorial 15. The Memorial to Japanese-American Patriotism in World War II 16. The World War II Memorial on the National Mall, Washington DC 17. The Korean War Veterans Memorial 18. The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial 19. The National Desert Storm War Memorial,Washington DC 20. There are three major memorials which honors those who lost their lives on September 11: NYC 911Memorial.org, Arlington, VA , UA 93 21. Naturalization Through Military Service: USCIS Fact Sheet

We here at Stew and The Nunn are honored and flattered to have the oldest living and one of the six remaining survivors from the USS Arizona cew, as a guest on our show; Mr. Lauren Bruner. He is 95 years young and is in good health. He lives in La Marida Calif. where he has lived in the same home for 50 years. He lives alone and takes care of himself.Along with Lauren Bruner, will be Ed McGrath and Mark Comon.Out of the 1512 crewmembers of USS Arizona less than 100 of the 325 survivors were aboard ship the morning of the attack on Pearl Harbor. According to military historians Lauren was the Second to the Last to Leave USS Arizona, which is also the title of his upcoming Historical Novel, which will be released this summer.Lauren and Ed have co-founded the Lauren F. Bruner USS Arizona Memorial Foundation, which is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation that was established in 2015. Mark Comon who will also call in on Tuesday is one of the foundations Board Members and as well Lauren’s friend and Chief Photographer.The Mission Statements of Lauren’s Foundation is to honor the crew of USS Arizona for all time and for all future generations; To aid the National Park Service in specific projects that need attention that only pertain to the USS Arizona Memorial; and to aid Military families both in and out of Hawaii who may need a helping hand.Lauren Bruner’s Dream Gift to America is close to his heart as it involves the researching of each and every Arizona Crewmembers personal histories written into a biography and then married to a portrait of each of the 1512 crew members which when completed will be offered to the National Park Service at Pearl Harbor. This will allow an opportunity to share with those that visit Pearl Harbor what each crew member actually looked like on 12.7.41 in the uniform of the day. 

In this episode of the Tips For Travellers podcast Gary Bembridge visits Honolulu in Hawaii and provides advice and tips on the must-see and must-do sights, attractions and things to do there. In this podcast you will hear an overview of the history, must-know facts, observations, general tips for travellers and the must-see and do things to do including: Iolani Palace State Capitol Queen Lili'uokalani Statue King Kamehameha Statue and Ali'iolane Hale Aloha Tower Chinatown Waikiki Beach and Museum Duke Kahanamoku Statue Pearl Harbour, including USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine and Museum and Pacific Aviation Museum. Diamond Head Crater Mission Houses Museum Bishop House and Planetarium Honolulu Academy of Arts Foster Botanical Garden Ala Moana Mall Resources and links referred to in the podcast: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Hawaii (For USA: http://amzn.to/1SFvcCM For UK: http://amzn.to/1SFvaL3) DK Eyewitness Travel Top 10 Honolulu and O’Ahu (For USA http://amzn.to/1T6NAPg and for UK http://amzn.to/1UaxQQg ) WaikikiTrolley.com IolaniPalace.org USSMissouri.org Bowfin.org PacificAviationMuseum.org HawaiiStateParks.com BishopMuseum.org This episode was supported by DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Guides   After listening to the podcast and have any thoughts please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes. Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. Want to support the podcast? Consider becoming a Patron. Find out more at tipsfortravellers.com/patron

Honoring the 74th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, Dr. Hiroya Sugano M.D. hosted the Blackened Canteen Ceremony aboard the USS Arizona. Dr. Hiroya Sugano, Director General of the Zero Fighter Admirers’ Club, comes from Japan to conduct this annual commemoration of peace and reconciliation ceremony with a silent prayer and pouring bourbon whisky from a WWII-blackened canteen into the water from the USS Arizona Memorial as an offering to the spirits of the fallen.

There are people you admire, and then there are people who make you go gah-gah crazy when you learn from them. For me, that person is Nikki Elledge Brown, Communication Stylist and all-out amazing human being. In this interview, she shares a wealth of information about finding your style, overcoming your writers' block, and learning to enjoy the creative process. Take notes -- this girl is on fire!   Nikki Elledge Brown spent seven years as a part-time college professor (and three years serving as a park ranger at Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial) before launching her own business as The Communication Stylist® in April 2013. Through the launch of her flagship program A Course About Copy™ in 2014, she's been able to grow a purpose-driven, multi-six-figure business by helping entrepreneurs communicate with clarity, purpose, and good ol' authenticity. Nikki's a proud Texan currently living in sunny Honolulu with her Navy man and their Ninja-Turtle-loving three-year-old -- and that's where she joins us from today. ACAC is open now, and you can visit http://acourseaboutcopy.com/ (acourseaboutcopy.com) (or http://nikkielledgebrown.com/ (nikkielledgebrown.com)) to check out the free video training + get some of her best writing tips in one spot!

There are people you admire and then there are people who make you go gah gah crazy when you learn from them. For me, that person is Nikki Elledge Brown, Communication Stylist and all out amazing human being. In this interview she shares a wealth of information about finding your style, overcoming your writers' block and learning to enjoy the creative process.Take notes - this girl is on fire! Nikki Elledge Brown spent seven years as a part-time college professor (and three years serving as a park ranger at Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial) before launching her own business as The Communication Stylist® in April 2013.Through the launch of her flagship program A Course About Copy™ in 2014, she’s been able to grow a purpose-driven, multi-six-figure business by helping entrepreneurs communicate with clarity, purpose, and good ol’ authenticity.Nikki's a proud Texan currently living in sunny Honolulu with her Navy man and their Ninja-Turtle-loving three-year-old - and that's where she joins us from today. ACAC is open now, and you can visit acourseaboutcopy.com (or nikkielledgebrown.com) to check out the free video training + get some of her best writing tips in one spot !

Summary of today's show: Fr. Stephen Linehan served for 37 years as a chaplain in the US Navy, 23 years on active duty. When he retired in 2010, he had the opportunity for a sabbatical, and decided to walk the thousand-year-old pilgrimage route called the “Camino” from southern France to Santiago de Compestela in northwestern Spain. The journey left Fr. Linehan with some lessons he shares with Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell, including that we are a pilgrim people and the less we carry, both literally and figuratively, the further we'll go, both on the Way and in life. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell Today's guest(s): Fr. Stephen Linehan Links from today's show: Today's topics: Fr. Stephen Linehan and the Camino de Santiago 1st segment: Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell talked about the Cardinal's cabinet meeting today. They reflected on the assisted suicide referendum as well as the latest from the Catholic schools office. Scot said tomorrow is a holy day of obligation and he noted that parishes have Masses tonight and tomorrow. They discussed that people should go to Mass tomorrow and Sunday as well. 2nd segment: Scot and Fr. Mark welcomed Fr. Stephen Linehan. Scot noted that Fr. Linehan has a great voice for radio. Fr. Stephen started by saying hi to his mom. He said he was baptized at St. Paul's in Cambridge and had first communion at St. Peter's and they moved later to Sacred Heart in Watertown. He has two brothers and two sisters with nine nieces and nephews. His mom worked as a cook and his dad was a police officer. Fr. Stephen said he remembered thinking about the priesthood when he was in fifth grade, but the idea went away until he was preparing for college. He said he always had a gift of talking to people. He studied at St. John Seminary and ordained in 1975. He then entered the US Navy chaplaincy. During the seminary he spent one summer checking out Navy chaplaincy. That was in 1973. Ultimately, he became a Reserve officer in 1977 and in 1987 went on active duty. He's served all over the world, starting out in Guam. He was supposed to be sent to Twenty Nine Palms in California to serve with the Marines, but got changed at the last minute. From Guam he served all over the world and retired from Spain in 2010. His favorite assignment was in Long Beach, California, which is the seaport of Los Angeles. He said Los Angeles has everything and he met some great people there. Fr. Stephen was a chaplain on the USS Forrestal, the first of the big aircraft carriers. That was on his second tour of active duty. The ship had 3,000 people and the air wing had another 2,000 people. Deployments were generally about 6 months, but they also visited ports and so they would be at sea for three to four weeks at a time. He would typically be the only Catholic chaplain. The ship would have three chaplains and the air wing might have another one. Part of their duty was to be flown from the carrier to the smaller ships in the task force to celebrate the sacraments. Sometimes they would be lowered from the helicopter on a rig. He was in the Navy for a total of 37 years with 23 years on active duty. Fr. Stephen's first assignment was St. Mary's in Franklin and then to St. Margaret Mary in Westwood and then to St. Francis of Assisi in Medford before going to the Navy. And then his first assignment back in the Archdiocese was at St. Margaret Mary. He said there were a number of people who remembered him in the parish.He said the major difference between the parish then and now would be the size and growth of the town, but he said the main distinguishing feature is the overall stability. He said a major part of the town's focus is on young people. He did note that the town has aged as well, with many more older retired people living in communities within the town. Scot noted that Fr. Stephen's predecessor was named a bishop. Bishop Christopher Coyne is now an auxiliary in Indianapolis. Fr. Stephen said Bishop-elect Deeley has also been coming to the parish which worries him that there must be something in the water. Scot asked about the difference in ministry between Navy chaplain and pastor in Westwood. Fr. Stephen said part of the ministry of priesthood is healing and reconciliation and visiting the homebound and sick and elderly has been new for him. In the Navy the community is generally younger. Today, he works with many people who are estranged and wanting reconciliation. Fr. Mark noted Fr. Stephen was in the Navy during the abuse crisis. Fr. Stephen said the effects will stay with us, but healing and reconciliation are desperately needed. Scot asked how Fr. Stephen would commemorate the events of December 7, 1941 in the Navy. He said he served in Hawaii for three years and he said there are always ceremonies, including wreath-laying events at the USS Arizona Memorial. He was working with the Marines at the time and at the Kaneohe air base, they would also have a ceremony, noting that the Japanese planes flew over that base first. 3rd segment: Scot said in an earlier show when they discussed the Martin Sheen movie The Way, he and Fr. Mark talked about people who had gone on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compestela. Scot said it is the longest active pilgrimage in the Church, because for many years people couldn't go to the Holy Land. Santiago means St. James and the pilgrims go to the tomb of St. James in northwest Spain. Fr. Stephen said the pilgrimage began in the 800s. He said the great pilgrimage sites include Jerusalem, Rome, and Tours for St. Martin of Tours. Fr. Stephen had heard of the Camino while he was serving in Rota, Spain, and when he retired he decided to try it out. He heard from people who'd gone how moving it was. He noted that Rota was the most popular duty station in the Navy. He said they took people to Fatima and to Lourdes, but he began to look into this pilgrimage. It was while he was sitting in a cafe in Seville that he decided to do it. He said there's a minimum pilgrimage distance of 100 kilometers or 62 miles, but the traditional pilgrimage starts in a small town in France on the other side of the Pyrenees. Fr. Stephen hiked over the mountains over two days. He said there are many starting points all over Europe, and the tradition is you start at your front door and walk. The route he chose was 800 km or 500 miles. For some younger walkers, it talks 30 days. For Fr. Stephen they took 46 days, but walked only 36 days and rested the other ten. They did have to stop for medical care for their injuries and the hospitals gave them free care because it's traditional not to charge pilgrims. Fr. Stephen said it's not bad to walk. Ninety percent of pilgrims don't train, but he likes to train and didn't find it taxing. He said people often carry too much stuff in their backpacks. The average person can do it with a pair of shoes broken in and a light pack. He said you can go with friends or do it in a group, but you do it alone. He said it's a great opportunity for prayer. At times, you don't want to walk with others at time and just want to be alone. Fr. Stephen said it was wonderful. He had only purchased a one-way plane ticket and they didn't set themselves a schedule without trying to rush it. The Camino is a paradigm of life, you have to take your time. Don't rush it. The first day, climbing out of St. Jean Pied is tough. At one point you feel yourself walking fast, but he had to remind himself to walk at a relaxed manner. It takes a week or so to slow down and take it easy. He said people walk at their own pace, but you often reconnected with other pilgrims in the towns and at hostels and in cafes. There's also a sense of anonymity because you may never see these people again. There is a fellowship and camaraderie. In some hostels, they have kitchens and people buy food and cook it together. He said there also pilgrim meals, say 10 euros for three courses. He noted that you burn a lot of calories every day. Fr. Stephen said he's a history buff and loved the idea of traveling the same roads that Charlesmagne would have traveled and other famous people. The theology of the communion of the saints is very real in the pilgrimage. He said the Camino has the whole range of people. He admitted that there were times when he just wanted to throw in the towel, just like in life, but you keep on going. Keep pointing one foot in front of the next at a slow pace. Fr. Stephen said many of the cities along the way are big cities with lots of tourists, but he didn't find it distracting. Part of the journey was to learn how to tell better stories, to become a better preacher, and to learn about himself. He talked about the spiritual symbolism of the pilgrimage. Reaching Santiago was emotional. The cathedral was jam-packed with pilgrims, many of them who have traveled by bus. The saw the famous thurifer, which is immense. It's about four or five feet, and they swing it from one side of the cathedral to the other. Fr. Stephen talked about a pillar in the church that has been worn down by pilgrims touching it at the end of their journey. He said he feels like the pilgrimage transformed him. He said the transition from active duty Navy to parochial ministry is a transition that takes a while, so he does it while walking slow in a relaxed manner, trusting the God has a plan. It was a chance to move along, but also to meditate and to pray. Fr. Stephen said most people go during the summer, but it's very hot. He chose to go during the fall and it was gorgeous. He'd love to go in the spring. It would look and smell different although it might be rainier. The winter is more dangerous. He left in early September. If someone wants to do it, buy open-ended air tickets and outfit themselves with the proper gear and clothes and boots. You could stay in inexpensive hostels or expensive hotels. They could spend $500 each way for airfare and spend about $30 to $40 per day. You don't have to di it all at once. He saw guys who were doing it two weeks at a time each year for 10 years. The highest point on the Camino is called the , the Iron Cross. It's a huge pile of stones that was built by people carrying a rock with them to lay down there. He suggested people read up about it and all the customs and traditions. He said it would be great for all priests and seminarians to do the pilgrimage. If you carry less, you'll go further. Think about all the stuff you drag around in life. Keep it simple. Because we are a pilgrim people. Now as we do every week at this time, we will consider the Mass readings for this Sunday, specifically the Gospel reading. Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent (Luke 3:1-6) In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the desert. John went throughout the whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah: A voice of one crying out in the desert: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” Scot said St. John the Baptist is one of the key figures of Lent and Advent and is a symbol of preparation. We're called to prepare the way for Jesus, especially the way to our hearts. Fr. Mark said in Advent we come to God and God comes to us in a new way. That's what John is screaming about. Fr. Stephen said the imagery of make straight his paths in the first reading is all imagery from the camino. How do we straighten out the crooked paths? The camino is a meditation on all that. How do we straighten them? With God at our side.

Chuck Dunkerly is a Producer and Director for the National Park Service at the Harpers Ferry Center. He has delivered scores of award winning films for National Parks, on topics as diverse as on the Olympic National Park, Homesteading, Voting Rights and Leave No Trace. Currently Chuck is developing films for the USS Arizona Memorial, Lake Mead, and Zion National Park.

Chuck Dunkerly is a Producer and Director for the National Park Service at the Harpers Ferry Center. He has delivered scores of award winning films for National Parks, on topics as diverse as on the Olympic National Park, Homesteading, Voting Rights and Leave No Trace. Currently Chuck is developing films for the USS Arizona Memorial, Lake Mead, and Zion National Park.