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The Projector: Aloha, Congressman Mark Takai

In a Thursday service at the Capitol, state and national leaders join hundreds of other people to grieve and share memories.
By Cory Lum / August 18, 2016
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  • <p>Members of the Honor Guard from the Hawaii National Guard prepare to carry U.S. Rep. Mark Takai’s casket into the Hawaii State Capitol, while Gov. David Ige and Takai’s widow, Sami, wait.</p>

    Members of the Honor Guard from the Hawaii National Guard prepare to carry U.S. Rep. Mark Takai’s casket into the Hawaii State Capitol, while Gov. David Ige and Takai’s widow, Sami, wait.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>Gov. David Ige and Sami Takai lead a procession of family members into the Capitol Rotunda as the service begins.</p>

    Gov. David Ige and Sami Takai lead a procession of family members into the Capitol Rotunda as the service begins.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>Rep. Takai’s children, Matthew and Kaila, pass their father’s casket, followed by state Senate President Ron Kouchi.</p>

    Rep. Takai’s children, Matthew and Kaila, pass their father’s casket, followed by state Senate President Ron Kouchi.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>Mourners watch the service from the Capitol’s upper floors. Hundreds filled the seats and standing room on the Rotunda floor below.</p>

    Mourners watch the service from the Capitol’s upper floors. Hundreds filled the seats and standing room on the Rotunda floor below.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>Current and former federal leaders gathered for the emotional service. From left, former Sen. Daniel Akaka, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (in her Army dress uniform), Leighton Oshima (husband of Sen. Mazie Hirono), Hirono and Sen. Brian Schatz.</p>

    Current and former federal leaders gathered for the emotional service. From left, former Sen. Daniel Akaka, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (in her Army dress uniform), Leighton Oshima (husband of Sen. Mazie Hirono), Hirono and Sen. Brian Schatz.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke warmly of Takai. “It was only 18 months since he was sworn in, but he accomplished so much.”</p>

    U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke warmly of Takai. “It was only 18 months since he was sworn in, but he accomplished so much.”

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>A mourner touches the flag atop Takai’s casket in a gentle farewell.</p>

    A mourner touches the flag atop Takai’s casket in a gentle farewell.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>California Congressman Mark Takano bows his head at Takai’s casket, as state Sen. Donna Mercado Kim and state Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson wait to pay their respects.</p>

    California Congressman Mark Takano bows his head at Takai’s casket, as state Sen. Donna Mercado Kim and state Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson wait to pay their respects.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>Gov. David Ige recounted his friendship with Takai. “It’s so difficult for me to accept he is no longer with us. I have truly lost a dear friend and colleague.”</p>

    Gov. David Ige recounted his friendship with Takai. “It’s so difficult for me to accept he is no longer with us. I have truly lost a dear friend and colleague.”

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>State Rep. Della Au Belatti, left, and Sen. Michelle Kidani, both close friends of Takai, were among many whose emotions overflowed.</p>

    State Rep. Della Au Belatti, left, and Sen. Michelle Kidani, both close friends of Takai, were among many whose emotions overflowed.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>Wearing a Takai campaign shirt, Frances Espiritu kisses Takai’s casket as she and other supporters and friends say their goodbyes.</p>

    Wearing a Takai campaign shirt, Frances Espiritu kisses Takai’s casket as she and other supporters and friends say their goodbyes.

    Cory Lum/CIvil Beat
  • <p>Kaila Takai wipes away tears for her father with her brother, Matthew, at her side.</p>

    Kaila Takai wipes away tears for her father with her brother, Matthew, at her side.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>Handkerchief held tightly, a mourner listens as the service draws to a close.</p>

    Handkerchief held tightly, a mourner listens as the service draws to a close.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat

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