(My Sympathies to the Aquino Family)
The State of Hawaii Lt. Governor James ‘Duke” Aiona extends today the condolences of the people of Hawaii to the family of the late President Corazon C. Aquino. He also extends the condolences of Govenor Linda Lingle who holds a deep admiration for Pres. Aquino for leading the Philippines in its transition from authoritarian rule to a restored democracy.
(Photo: Lt. Gov. Aiona signing the Condolence Book at the Philippine Consulate General.)
“The State of Hawaii mourns the passing of a great servant-leader, Mrs. Corazon Aquino… She has left a legacy for all of us both here in Hawaii and in the Philippines. We mourn the loss of a great friend.”
(Photo: L-R; Consul General Leoncio R. Cardenas, Lt. Gov. James Aiona, Consul Lolita Capco and Consul Paul Raymund Cortes (6 August 2009, HI.)