The lei of aloha is not about politics . . . but to bring love and comfort to the families.” He added that wherever members of the Hawaii contingent go in Florida they are recognized.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Local Girl Scouts honored fallen members of the armed forces by crafting lei alongside community members every year during the Girl Scouts of Hawaii’s annual Lei of Aloha event.

Photo courtesy of Lei of Aloha for World Peace / Elizabeth Fellows ... A group of 10 delegates from Hawaii made their way to Uvalde, including six from Maui — Panzo, kumu and cultural ...