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This week Forbes released a list of the 25 most generous people in the United States. I love reading articles like these as they are positive and show the good people can do for their communities, and it is great to share positive, uplifting stories with readers.

It's a sad and poignant story that has been told many times over the years. The USS West Virginia was one of the battleships that were attacked at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The ship was hit by multiple bombs and torpedoes and eventually sank to the bottom of the harbor. In the aftermath of the attack, many of the sailors who were on board the ship at the time were trapped in the flooded compartments, unable to escape.

Tour Byodo In, a Buddhist temple in Hawaii, located in the Valley Of The Temples. Dedicated in 1968, Byodo In Temple (a replica of the Japanese temple) is a beautiful and peaceful place. . . . #buddist #temple #japan #hawaii #japanese #byodoin #religion #valleyofthetemples #oahu #thingstodoinhawaii

If you are planning on visiting the Disney Aulani resort, take a peek at what dining Makahiki has to offer for dinner. The Makahiki restaurant is the primary dining establishment inside Aulani. . . . #makahiki #aulani #disney #hawaii #oahu #dining #disneydining #restaurantreview #hawaiianrestaurant #beach #ocean

Aerial Photo Taken of the Pearl Harbor AttackPhoto byWikimedia Commons. After decades of worsening relations between Japan and America, the final attack occurred on December 7, 1941, when Japan made a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Things had not been going well for the U.S. and Japan relations before, too, but this attack marked Japan's first aerial attack and gave way to America's participation in World War II.

Check out the Rainbow Reef snorkeling experience at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii. You can go snorkeling in a controlled reef environment suitable for the entire family! . . . #rainbowreef #disney #snorkeling #hawaii #oahu #aulani #beachlife #ocean #diving #scubadiving #tropicalfish #fish #coralreef

If you remember Aunty's Ramen in McCully, you'll be happy to hear she reopened in Kapolei. This Hot Pot House has lots of seafood and veggie choices and plenty of sauces as well. Check them out at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/auntyshotpothouse">https://www.instagram.com/auntyshotpothouse</a>/ Music: Good Times-Patrick Patrikios

Fireworks in Hawai'i are a constant source of controversy but here in Ewa Beach, the fireworks display was in full effect to ring in 2023. Music: Kind of Party-Mini Vandals

Haleiwa's bustling beach town has a great burger spot in the heart of their restaurant district. Check out Kua'aina Burger: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kuaainahaleiwa">https://www.instagram.com/kuaainahaleiwa</a>/ Music: Crazy-Patrick Patrikios

Check out the beautiful ride out to Haliewa along with some ono grindz. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kuaainahaleiwa">https://www.instagram.com/kuaainahaleiwa</a>/ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/haleiwa_no7">https://www.instagram.com/haleiwa_no7</a>/ <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ohanaeatzb">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ohanaeatzb</a> Music: Apollo Patrick Patrikios

Peek inside the Aulani Ka Waa Hawaii Luau dinner show on Oahu as we look at the food, dancers, activities, and more. This luau is a hot ticket at the Aulani Resort! . . . #luau #hawaii #disney #mickeymouse #kawaa #aulani #disneyluau #huladancer #hula #dinnershow #feast