On the one-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires, Mayor Roth is inviting the community to join the County of Hawaiʻi in a Day of Remembrance.
In a press release Mayor Roth said, “Our thoughts and prayers have been with the people of Maui throughout this past year. This Day of Remembrance is a chance for us to stand in solidarity with our friends, family, and colleagues who were affected by the wildfires. It’s a time to come together as an ʻohana, reflect on the impacts people have faced, and show our ongoing support for recovery efforts.”
From August 8-15, Hawaiʻi County will mark the occasion with special initiatives that include:
- Atrium Illumination: The County Building Atrium will be illuminated in PINK throughout the week as a symbol of support for those affected by the fires.
- Proclamation and Message Writing: A special proclamation will be displayed in the Mayor’s office, where materials will be available for anyone wishing to write notes of support to the people of Maui.
- Sign of Solidarity: A sign of solidarity will be placed at the County Building at 25 Aupuni Street in Hilo to signify our community’s support for Maui.
Individuals can also participate in remembrance by submitting letters, poems, notes of support, or flat paper artwork, which will be collected and sent to Maui. Contributions will be accepted at the Mayor’s office through Thursday, August 15. These sentiments will be packaged and shared with Mayor Bissen’s office on Maui, where they will be displayed in various county buildings and facilities for the Maui community.
Photo credit: Office of Mayor Mitch Roth
