Family of late US Sen. Daniel Akaka announces memorial plans

HONOLULU — The casket of late U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka will be at the State Capitol Rotunda for public viewing prior to his memorial services next month.

Family members said on Tuesday that Akaka’s memorial service events will take place from May 18 to May 21. Akaka died April 6 at the age of 93.

He will lie in state at the rotunda on May 18. The next day, a celebration of life service with visitation will be held at Kawaiahao Church. A private family burial will take place on May 21 at the National Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl.

Akaka served in Washington for more than 35 years. He was the first Native Hawaiian to serve in the Senate.