President’s Message

PRESIDENT & CEO MESSAGE

In this time of unparalleled concern brought by the global pandemic, it’s helpful to look at the sacrifices by members of the greatest generation and their families.

From the lines at military recruiting stations across the country the day after Pearl Harbor, to the Rosie the Riveters rolling up their sleeves in the armories, we came together as a country and saved the world.

This issue of Remembrance is dedicated to these American heroes, among them Doris Miller, an African American sailor who manned the guns at Pearl Harbor on December, 7, 1941, and was killed years later fighting for a country that at the time outwardly discriminated against him due to the color of his skin. Miller now has a U.S. Naval Aircraft Carrier named after him.

We look back at the life of Jimmy Lee, who was 11 years old when Pearl Harbor was attacked. He watched the attacks while sitting on nearby railroad tracks, thinking at first it was a movie. He became a longtime volunteer at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and spoke at many schools recalling the day of infamy. Jimmy Lee passed away in November at the age of 89. Our mission at Pacific Historic Parks is to Remember, Honor and Understand World War II in the Pacific. No one better met that mission than our long- time and recently retired employee Edean Saito. She embodies Rosie the Riveter, hardworking, tough and resilient. Her smile lit up a room, and many Pearl Harbor survivors called her a dear friend. Before the virus became a global pandemic, Edean wrote about her experiences at Pacific Historic Parks, we have shared it with you in this issue.

She emailed us this simple message in early April.

“Yes, we will beat this together.”

Finally, we would like to recognize all our donors, who help us to meet our mission.

Two are featured in this issue, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, better known as the Elks Club, and AMVETS. Their contributions are helping improve and modernize the iconic Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

We thank every donor stepping forward, especially in these financially challenging and historic times. Your support of PHP will make sure that our world will never forget the sacrifices of the men and women from the greatest generation who saved the world more than 70 years ago.

AILEEN UTTERDYKE President & CEO

A copy of the latest financial report, registration filed by this organization, and a description of our programs and activities may be obtained by contacting us at: 94-1187 Ka Uka Blvd., Waipahu, HI 96797, (808) 954-8777. Pacific Historic Parks was formed in Hawaii. If you are a resident of one of the following states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency:

Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration #CH17306 Georgia: A full and fair description of our programs and our financial statement summary is available upon request at our office and phone number indicated above. Maryland: For the cost of copies and postage, from the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401. Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Pacific Historic Parks may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement. Nevada: Contributions may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of sec. 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. ¤170(c). New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York:Upon request, from the Attorney General Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the state. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Pacific Historic Parks may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Virginia: From the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483 or http://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/ West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Wisconsin: A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request. REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE. More information about charity state disclosures and charitable solicitation registrations.