The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is a U.S. national cemetery located at Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu. The cemetery was established after World War II to provide a permanent burial site for thousands of servicemen whose remains were awaiting burial on the island of Guam. The cemetery is the final resting place for many who died in the war’s Pacific Theater, including Wake Island and Japanese POW camps. The cemetery contains a memorial pathway that passes by several memorials that commemorate America’s veterans in various ways, including those who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor."Top Romantic Tourist Attractions in Hawaii" Back to Top or More Famous Landmarks, Restaurants, Bars, Cafes, Food near me, Activities, Fall Honeymoon, Downtown Wedding Venues

A memorial cemetery commemorating fallen soldiers, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is known locally as "Punchbowl Cemetery." The common name refers to the cemetery's position at the Punchbowl Crater, an extinct volcano. Since the cemetery's founding in 1948, thousands of veterans have been interred. Pay a visit to the chapel where a tribute to the battles fought by the interred is inscribed on the walls. The tropical climate supports gardens in the cemetery that act as a natural tribute to the soldiers who lie in its grounds. By using our Honolulu attractions planner, you can arrange your visit to National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific and other attractions in Honolulu. On the web: http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/nmcp.asp Facebook

Sat in the bottom of the Punchbowl Crater that looms above the north-eastern side of Honolulu’s bustling downtown, the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific also known simply as the Punchbowl Cem

In ancient days, this crater was the site of solemn, ritualistic ceremonies involving island priests and royal figures. The place, known as the "Hill of Sacrifice," was granted an extended purpose when it became the National Memorial Cemetery and was chosen to be the final resting place for men and women who gave up their lives in service to their country. More than 33,000 bodies are interred here, representing four wars and including a portion of the dead from Pearl Harbor. The Honolulu Memorial, a commemorative structure, includes a chapel, names of missing soldiers, and a statue of "Columbia."

The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is a cemetery located in Honolulu, Hawaii that serves a memorial to those men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. It is administered by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Thousands of visitors visit the cemetery each year, and it is one of the more popular tourist attractions in Hawaii. The cemetery is located in Punchbowl Crater, located just north of downtown Honolulu. In ancient times Punchbowl was used as a site for human sacrifices, and p-o-waina means "hill of placing."