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The 156th Honolulu Police Department recruit class graduated 25 members yesterday in the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Scott Rusch, right, received the Outstanding Recruit award, presented by Tim Guard, president of the 200 Club. The club is made up of 200 business leaders. CLICK FOR LARGE

DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
The Honolulu Fire Department's 91st graduation was held for 23 recruits yesterday at McCoy Pavilion. Four recruits earned special honors: David Shubert, above left, for Excellence in Scholastic Achievement, Kirk Williams for Most Outstanding, Erica Fernandez for Most Inspirational and Alejandro Cisternas for Superior Performance. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Erica Fernandez shared an emotional moment with mother Queta Fernandez, who pinned on her badge. CLICK FOR LARGE