The Memorial Service of the Late U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka

The Rev. James “Kimo” Merseberg, a kahu at Kawaiaha‘o Church, led the services.

One of Sen. Akaka’s son, Dr. Gerard Akaka, hugs a well-wisher at the State Capitol.

Retired Windward Community College journalism professor Libby Young offers her condolences to widow Millie Akaka.

Students from Kamehameha Schools, Sen. Akaka’s high school alma mater, offer a musical tribute.

Students from Kamehameha Schools, Sen. Akaka’s high school alma mater, offer a musical tribute.

Iconic entertainer Robert Cazimero begins an evening service singing Sen. Akaka’s favorite song, Hawaiian Lullaby.

Iconic entertainer Robert Cazimero begins an evening service singing Sen. Akaka’s favorite song, Hawaiian Lullaby.

The Rev. James “Kimo” Merseberg, a kahu at Kawaiaha‘o Church, offers prayers.

Students from Kamehameha Schools, Sen. Akaka’s high school alma mater, offer a musical tribute.

Former Gov. George Ariyoshi joins other current and former political leaders in speaking about Sen. Akaka’s many contributions.

Former Gov. John Waihe‘e and his wife Lynne, sit next to widow Millie Akaka at the State Capitol services.

The Rev. James “Kimo” Merseberg, a kahu at Kawaiaha‘o Church, led the services.

Sen. Akaka’s oldest child, Millannie Akaka Mattson, speaks at the State Capitol services.

Former Gov. John Waihe‘e and his wife Lynne, sit next to widow Millie Akaka with former Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui listening in at the State Capitol services.

The reflecting pool of the State Capitol on the evening of the 24-hour vigil for Sen. Akaka.

The Honolulu Police Department’s motorcycle officers provide an escort for the memorial motorcade.

The line outside Kawaiaha‘o Church is reflected in the sunglasses of Puanani Akaka as she waits to enter for the funeral services of the late Sen. Daniel Akaka. The senator and Puanani's grandfather were cousins.