Larry Kanda

Larry Kanda

Larry Kanda speaks of growing up in Kohala, the sports he played in school, and classes he took as a student. He recounts stories working as a grocery delivery boy. Larry talks about Kohala’s history of military service, including his own service, and the memorials that have been erected in Kohala to honor those who served in the world’s wars. He closes with sharing why it’s important to record Kohala’s history.

Interview Clips

Kohala’s Proud Military Service History

Working as a Grocery Delivery Boy

Sports in Kohala

Importance of Recording Kohala’s History

Plantation Life for the Kanda Family Life

The Ecosystem of the Plantation

Typewriting Class and Old School Technology

Introduction and Growing Up in Kohala

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