This week’s UH News Image of the Week is from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa English undergraduate and honors program student Melissa Shields.
Shields shared, “Collage: title: ‘Cup of Gold.’ Lahaina and Olowalu bear the weight of two tragic fires. In 2023, Lahaina witnessed a devastating fire that claimed the lives of 101 innocent people, while in 1790, over a 100 innocent lives, predominantly women and children, died at Olowalu due to cannon fire from a ship anchored there.
“My thesis presentation for Fall 2024, under the direction of Professor Craig Howes, delves into the 1790 clash between Western ships and canoes on Maui Island and Hawaiʻi Island and pivotal events that reshaped the history of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. Unfortunately, there exists no memorial at Olowalu to honor those who perished. Flowers, a symbol of renewal for these beautiful neighbors, are a heartfelt gesture for healing and solace. Mahalo.”
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