National Park Foundation Grant Storytelling Project Presentation
Our islands’ history is globally significant, and we are fortunate to still hear it directly from the elders who lived through it. That is why I am so grateful to the National Park Foundation Grant Storytelling Project for inviting me to their presentation this week. It was a truly touching event, centered around the powerful, personal stories of local families who lived through World War II. Hearing their memories, stories of resilience, sacrifice, and community was both humbling and deeply moving. These voices, preserved through the project, remind us of the importance of keeping history alive through those who lived it. I’m grateful to have been part of this special moment, and to witness the impact this project has on connecting generations and honoring the past. It was a celebration not just of history, but of humanity, and I’ll carry these stories with me.