Daniel Inouye

[Kevin Harrington]

The story of Dan Inouye is the story of modern Hawaii. During his eight decades of public service, Dan Inouye helped build and shape Hawaii.

Senator Inouye began his career in public service at the age of 17 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly after Imperial Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He served with 'E' company of the 442 Regimental Combat Team, a group consisting entirely of Americans of Japanese ancestry. Senator Inouye lost his arm charging a series of machine gun nests on a hill in San Terenzo, Italy on April 21, 1945. His actions during that battle earned him the Medal of Honor.

 

[Brad Bortner]

I met him once in his Senate office. He was a true gentleman during the visit. His office was like a museum of Hawaiian culture and history. He loved Hawaii, the US and being American. He not only was a war hero but his service to the country was far more than as politically elected mouthpiece for special interests. He did what he thought was best for the country.

 

[Al Hansen]

The story of Dan Inouye is the story of modern Hawaii. During his eight decades of public service, Dan Inouye helped build and shape Hawaii.

Senator Inouye began his career in public service at the age of 17 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly after Imperial Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He served with 'E' company of the 442 Regimental Combat Team, a group consisting entirely of Americans of Japanese ancestry. Senator Inouye lost his arm charging a series of machine gun nests on a hill in San Terenzo, Italy on April 21, 1945. His actions during that battle earned him the Medal of Honor.

Thanks for posting this, Kevin. The senator will be missed. He was a true American hero who was a champion for all of us while he was a senator. One thing they talked about yesterday was the fact that he could not be swayed/bought out by lobbyists.
Al

 

[Phil Eager]

There was a chapter devoted to him in the book the "Greatest Generation". He was a great american of the Regan United States were america came first!!!

Phil