Leon Siu Presents The Award To Kinney `Ohana Member Pauahi Akuna
The Koani Foundation gave their first annual Hawaiian Kingdom Patriot Award honoring the late Richard Pomaika`iokalani Kinney yesterday at Thomas Square in Honolulu.
The award was part of the ceremonies in observance of La Ho`i Ho`i Ea or Hawaiian Sovereignty Restoration Day.
Up until his recent death, long-time activist Pomaika`iokalani Kinney worked tirelessly for the restoration of the Hawaiian Kingdom, devoting his life to educating others about the illegal US overthrow and resisting the US occupation of his beloved homeland.
“Pomaika`iokalani Kinney walked the talk even denouncing his US citizenship and living his life as a Hawaiian Kingdom subject,” stated fellow activist Leon Siu.
“His actions and life inspired countless others and reminds us all that the Hawaiian Kingdom is still very much alive today.”
For these reasons, the Koani Foundation is proud to posthumously award to the `ohana of Pomaika`iokalani Kinney our first annual Hawaiian Kingdom Patriot Award.
