Hawaii leaders shared their thoughts Thursday on the tragic death of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kirk T. Fuchigami Jr. of Keaau, Hawaii, who was killed in a helicopter crash in Logar Province, Afghanistan.
Hawaii leaders shared their thoughts Thursday on the tragic death of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kirk T. Fuchigami Jr. of Keaau, Hawaii, who was killed in a helicopter crash in Logar Province, Afghanistan.
“Chief Warrant Officer Two Kirk Fuchigami served our country with courage and distinction. His death is a loss that will be felt across the Big Island and the state of Hawaii, and as a nation we will always remember his sacrifice.”
— U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz
“The people of Hawaii join me in extending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kirk T. Fuchigami, Jr., who paid the ultimate price for our freedom while serving his country in Afghanistan.”
— Gov. David Y. Ige
“It is never easy when it’s a soldier from our island home. He served our country with honor and distinction. His passing is a daily reminder of the men and women who bravely serve in our armed forces to safeguard our freedoms.”
— Statement from Hawaii Island state senators
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