National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Hawaii, United States
4.5 (3.237 reviews) Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent Ranking #11 in Oahu Cemeteries
Perfect Final Resting Place
The resting place for more than 25,000 victims of three American Wars - World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War – this is truly the “Cemetery of Heroes.” Punchbowl was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago during the Honolulu period of secondary volcanic activity. A crater resulted from the ejection of hot lava through cracks in the old coral reefs that, at the time, extended to the foot of the Koolau Mountain Range. Of special note is a monument honoring Hawaii-born astronaut Ellison Onizuka, who perished aboard the Challenger space shuttle in 1986. Also noteworthy are the Courts of the Missing, white stone tablets bearing the names of those missing in action from World War II.
Address
2177 Puowaina Dr, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96813-1729
Mobile
Website
http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/nmcp.asp
Working hours
Monday : 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Current local date and time now
Friday, April 26, 2024, 21:02
User Ratings
4.5 based on (3.237 reviews)
Reviews
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5Jody Smith 5:00 PM Sep 27, 2022
Perfect Final Resting Place
Not only is this a tribute to our fallen heroes but also a walk through time. Perfectly manicured landscaping adorns the grounds with pathways offering views of the city, maps of conflicts throughout the world and access to pay respect to the endless men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice. Works cannot express he sense of respect that overwhelmed me as I walked the grounds.
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5Cam M 5:00 PM Apr 14, 2022
Well Made.
Actually came across this place by accident. Even from a distance it’s an impressive site and imposing sight. I’ve been to quite a few war memorials but what’s really amazing at this place is the craftsmanship on all the tactical battle maps which are made with what appears to be glass mosaics! The entire history of The Pacific war done as artwork plus the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
