Temporarily Signing Off!

The time has come were I've been called to duty to serve and support with Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. However "100 Hawaii Icon's" will remain online but with no new postings after December 2009. Please visit my new blog "Living in Harm’s Way" which should be active and online in February 2010. Thank you all for your support with "100 Hawaii Icons".

God bless and take care!

Jesse

Icon No.40-Quiz Question Answered

Limom answers Icon No.40- Quiz Question. To see the answer follow the link. Good job Limom!

Icon No.40- Pearl Harbor Memorial

The USS Arizona Memorial located at Pearl Harbor on Oahu Hawaii is the resting place of the lives lost in the 7 December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan Imperial Forces and commemorates the events of that day. This structure by far is one of the most memorable landmarks in America.

Icon No.40-Quiz Question: Who is the architect of the USS Arizona Memorial?

How has 100 Hawaii Icons been an inspriration to you?

Wow, we have been online since Dec 2008, almost one year now! For me this year has been a blessing, to be able to share something I enjoy. Since living in Hawaii, I have always loved the culture and beauty of the islands, which has made this project very enjoyable! So with that said,
I wanted to take a moment and share a few thoughts and ask a question about the progress of the “100 Hawaii Icon” project;

Question: How has the "100 Hawaii Icon" project been an inspiration to me?

• Jesse's Answer: The choice of topics, photos, content and research has truly broadened my horizon and taken me to places where I normally would not go, giving me a better understanding and appreciation of the things that we sometimes are unaware of or just over look in our travels around the islands, whether we are short or long term visitors or just residents who have lived here all our lives we all tend to forget memorable things that we have seen one time or another, this is where “100 Hawaii Icon’s” connects or reconnects you with a photo and a story as we have shared since the project was launched. I am looking forward to posting more great photos and interesting stories and hope the regular readers and others will continue to support and join in to share their comments and continue playing "Icon Quiz Questions". And don’t forget there is a prize for the person who answers the most correct questions!
  

Question: How has the "100 Hawaii Icon" project been an inspiration to you?

Thank you all for being a part of this project.

Jesse

Icon No.39- The Byodo-In Temple

The Byodo-In Buddhist Temple is located in the back of the Valley of the Temples in Kaneohe on the island of Oahu Hawaii. It was built in the 1960's to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant workers in Hawaii who came to work in the sugar plantation fields. It's beautiful architecture, the graceful gardens and the backdrop of the Koolau mountain range will leave the visitor with a spirit of inner peace and serenity. It is a replica of the 950-year-old Byodoin Temple located in Japan.

Icon No.39- Quiz Question: What city in Japan is the original Byodoin temple located?

Icon No.38- The International Market Place

The International Market Place located in the heart of Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue extending to Kuhio Avenue.has been a tourist attraction for many years. Its history as a market place began January 1955 when entrepreneur Don "Don the Beachcomber" Beach announced that a new "Waikiki village" was to be created. The new village was to be called "The International Market Place." Since then it has served locals and tourist with a mix of ethnic arts, crafts, entertainment and foods, it’s a great place to stroll through, do some stall shopping, grab a bite to eat and catch some island music.

Icon No.38- Quiz Question: What is the significant landmark that the market place was built around?

Icon No.37- Quiz Question Answered

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