Yet it was apparent that his concern for our survival was always foremost in his thoughts. He was burdened by the dreadful reality of knowing that, in combat, some of us would be wounded or pay the supreme price.
Cabral fought in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and was wounded five times. His experience motivated him to teach us the golden rule of combat - a rule opposite of the one we were taught at home, school and church. That rule was to kill or be killed. He had the awesome responsibility of preparing nonviolent young men for combat duty, and he did it superlatively.
There comes a time in our lives when we have to come forward, acknowledge and express gratitude to someone for significant efforts on our behalf. Sgt. Cabral taught us how to survive the war.
So to Command Sgt. Major (Retired) Peter Cabral, I, as a blinded veteran of the Korean War, wish to personally extend my respect and deepest apprecition. Sleep in peace, noble warrior.
Stephen H. Miyagawa
Chicago, Ill.
To this I only have four words to say: "I don't get it."
Obviously drugs and alcohol are illegal for graduating high school students, so:
1) Why the big hype over the enforcement of such apparently clear laws;
2) Why did the public school system and the police department not enforce such laws;
3) Why are we not blaming the increase of drug use, and all the adverse effects it brings to our state, on this lack of enforcement?
Don't you think that the lack of enforcement in such critical areas of law would only encourage not only more illegal activities, but potentially more anti-social activities such as robbery, assault and even murder?
Richard Atama
Aiea
However, it was not delayed, as your story says, "to avoid conflict with angry Manoa residents," but, in fact, because the paperwork to cover the agenda item for the Board of Regents meeting was incomplete. The matter may be rescheduled for the board's meetings of June 20-21.
It is true that the Manoa Neighborhood Board questioned the plan, which would, if necessary, allow sales of some units to the general public. But bear in mind that this is only a contingency plan being proposed in the event that the UH is not able to sell enough units to satisfy its loan from the Housing Finance and Development Corp. by the end of the year.
Sales to UH and affiliated employees are moving at a satisfactory pace. We've communicated further with the Manoa Board leadership and will report more fully at the regular board meeting this week. We believe their objections will have been addressed.
Jim Manke
Interim Vice President
for University Relations
Thank you for putting this interesting and resourceful section in the newspaper. It allows many to understand other people's opinions better.
Alison Tomisato
Age 10