MAYOR ROTH ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY TO JOIN IN REMEMBRANCE OF MAUI FIRES
MAYOR ROTH ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY TO JOIN IN REMEMBRANCE OF MAUI FIRES
As the one-year anniversary of the devastating Maui wildfires on August 8, 2023, approaches, Mayor Mitch Roth invites the community to join the County of Hawaiʻi in a Day of Remembrance. Remembrance for Maui can be done personally or collectively—through prayer, moments of silence, messages to friends and family, or other expressions of aloha for the Maui community, both near and far. This observance offers an opportunity to honor those directly impacted by the tragedy by extending our aloha to the broader Maui community as they continue their recovery.
“Our thoughts and prayers have been with the people of Maui throughout this past year,” said Mayor Mitch Roth. “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, 2024, the County of Hawaiʻi will mark the occasion with several special initiatives:
- 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.
Mayor Roth encourages interested County employees and community members to participate 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.
