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Gizo, Western province, Solomon Islands

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Grandson said to Repeat History

The grandson said that now they make it to alive their (Eroni, Biuku, and President Kennedy) spirit to see each other after the war. “At las...

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Grandson explain grandpa’s trip

 Grandson of kumana explains his grandpa’s trip to the 70th Anniversary of the battle of Guadalcanal on the 7th August 2012.

The grandson explained that Kumana’s trip was a request from the Solomon Scouts and Trust board, and they did cover the trip, and he (Kumana) was a special guest during that anniversary.




Following  the promises made by his youngest son to the community people, more help for the trip to a nearby airstrip. The promise leads people to expect Kumana to receive support from the America after the celebration.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Kumana Appreciates

Aaron Kumana wish to thank the people who involved arranging his trip to the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal in Honiara.


Although he did not know who exactly who did the arrangement, but he understands well of those from the 2 consultation offices, the USA and the Solomon Island and the committee involved in the arrangement.

Monday, August 6, 2012

JF Kennedy's surviving rescuer will be a special guest at today's 70th Anniversary.


Former US President John F Kennedy’s surviving rescuer will be a special guest at today's 70th Anniversary to marked the marines landing on Guadalcanal in 1942.

  
In his first public and media appearance since 1942, Kumana who only spoke through interpreter said he was overjoyed to be part of the celebration

 I am overjoyed.... Kennedy is my president and I treasure US and the president Kennedy. To be part of this event makes me feel proud and glad to meet US marines again” said Kumana.
         
The heroic Kumana could not hide his joy when he received the invitation to be part of this 70th Anniversary.

        
 “I told my children, no one will ever stop me from going over to Honiara to be part of this 70th Anniversary, I want to see Americans” Kumana said.
          
The 90 year old is strong and can be work by himself with his walking stick. Though hearing is a little problem for him at this current age, he remains active and speak well.
          
Aaron Kumana said, JF Kennedy and America becomes his treasure and joy since then.
          
“I could not believe saving the future president of America” Kumana said.
          
Mean while, Kumana’s family wish if America could ever recognise the heroics of their father with something special to honour him.
          
However, they were proud of their father for what he did.   

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

The Rescuer of Pt 109 prepares for 70th Anniversary and launch his wish.

The rescuer of the Pt 109, Aaron Kumana prepares to attend this year 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal.


 He said, such invitation was an opportunity to visit some of the veterans who fought the battle of Guadalcanal. Kumana said that his presence to the anniversary was also to highlight the goodmanship of the people of the Solomon’s who fought for their country.

He also stated that people who involved during past ethnic tension should learn this anniversary a peace module of unity, there will be Japanese and Americans, so we want to see GRA’s, MEF’s or who.

Accompany him will be his youngest son John F Kennedy.

The Rescuer who helps the JF Kennedy (35th president of America) and his crews during WWII was also wishing to be part of Prince Edward and his wife’s visit to the Solomon Island.

He learns that the Family of the Queen have very much close to the president. His visit would be like bringing old times to live.