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Red Hill & Pohakuloa Toxins

Published by jalbertini on April 13th, 2023 in Hawaii Independence, Military, Pohakuloa, Public Events, Radiation, Social Justice, Take Action!.

Photo: Pohakulooa Commander LTC Kevin Cronin and Hawaii County Prosecutor Kelden B.A. Waltjen

A picture speaks a thousand words.  Doesn’t look like any criminal negligence investigation of Pohakuloa Toxins will be happening here.

                                                             photo from Pohakuloa Facebook page

Criminal negligence investigation is proceeding on Navy Red Hill water contamination on Oahu.  See

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A federal grand jury is conducting a criminal investigation into
the Red Hill fuel spills that sickened thousands of Hawaii families.
Hawaii News Now has learned that a number of military and civilian officials have been subpoenaed
in recent months to testify about the 2021 spills, which contaminated the drinking water of more
than 90,000 military personnel and civilians.
Environmental activist Carroll Cox applauded the criminal probe.
“Someone should go to jail over this and be held criminally responsible,” he said. “This is about
the health and …. welfare of the people and the environment.”
Right now, it’s unclear who the grand jury is targeting and what charges are being pursued.
An attorney with the Sierra Club of Hawaii said a criminal investigation will bring accountability
to the individuals who caused the spills. But he said more has to be done.
“I think it goes way higher than a bunch of officers. … The historical neglect that occurred is
criminal,” said David Kimo Frankel, a lawyer for the Sierra Club of Hawaii.
“What the Navy did was so wrong and it needs to be held accountable.”
Navy officials declined comment due to the pending investigation.
“I think it goes way higher than a bunch of officers. … The historical neglect that occurred is
criminal,” said David Kimo Frankel, lawyer for the Sierra Club of Hawaii.
 
Federal grand jury conducting criminal probe into Red Hill fuel spills
HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM
Federal grand jury conducting criminal probe into Red Hill fuel spills

There is a massive cover-up taking place of the true toxic contamination at Pohakuloa from more than 75 years of bombing and shelling. PTA is Hawaii Island’s largest toxic site. It is the Red Hill of Hawaii Island. Federal prosecutors and our local prosecuting attorney should be investigating Pohakuloa like what is now FINALLY being done at Red Hill.

The Hawaii County Council passed resolution 639-08 on July 2, 2008 by a vote of 8-1 that called for 8 actions, including stopping all live fire at PTA, comprehensive independent testing and monitoring, and clean up of DU present at Pohakuloa.  None of the 8 actions called for have been done.  The military has ignored the county’s call to action.

On 4/11/23 2:35 PM, Jim Albertini wrote:

The Military’s Big Lie:

Pohakuloa is Safe!

      The truth is the Military’s Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) is the largest toxic site on Hawaii Island. PTA is 133,000 acres in size, more than 4 times the size of Kaho’olawe, and as big as the island of Guam. PTA is located in the center of Hawaii Island at an elevation of 6500 feet. Strong winds frequently blow through Pohakuloa carrying military toxins, like Depleted Uranium radiation (DU) oxide particles, around the island. Inhaling DU alpha dust particles is the most dangerous form of radiation. This is according to Hawaii resident, Dr. Lorrin Pang, MD who spent 24 years in the Army Medical Corps and has been listed among America’s Best Doctors. See Dr. Pang’s 17 -minute video on DU dangers here – https://vimeo.com/19153948 Dr. Pang explains especially vulnerable are young children and pregnant women. Just like from Red Hill military contaminated water on Oahu, at Camp Lejeune, etc., etc.

      On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the military is inviting school children and the general public to an “Experience Pohakuloa Day” from 9 AM till 1 PM on the base at Pohakuloa. You might have seen the Public Relations fluff article in the West Hawaii Today and the Hawaii Tribune-Herald on Monday, April 10 –”Public Invited to Army’s PTA Day,” where the Big Lie was repeated that Pohakuloa is Safe.

      Don’t be bamboozled! Pohakuloa is not safe. It is a toxic site with many contaminants from more than 75 years of military bombing and shelling. Call your local schools to voice safety concerns. Protest “Experience Pohakuloa Day” Thursday, April 20 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the PTA Main Gate. Car pools leave Hilo –Saddle Rd & Komohana at 7:30 AM. Call your elected government officials at the county, state, and federal levels and urge them to speak out against this sham. A comprehensive, independent study needs to be done to determine the full extent of the toxic contamination at PTA and what is coming off the base. The military needs to be told to clean up its mess. Cancel the State lease of 23,000 acres of Hawaiian land to PTA for a total of $1 dollar for 65 years. Rescind the Presidential and Governor’s executive orders that seized more than 84,000 acres of land at PTA for zero cost. Please spread the word to ohana and friends, We are all in this together. Let’s stand in solidarity.. Mahalo.

Aloha ‘Aina! Protect Hawai’i Keiki!

 

                             

Bombing the ‘Aina is one of the worst forms of desecration imaginable!

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April 14, 2023, Hilo Peace Vigil leaflet – week 1124– Fridays 3:30-5 PM downtown Post Office

On 4/7/23 7:59 PM, Jim Albertini wrote:

Photo from April 7, 2023 Hilo Good Friday Peace Vigil
 
 

Where are the voices of elected government officials and school administrators?
Protect Hawai’i Keiki
 

On Thursday, April 20, 2023, school children and the general public are invited to the 133,000-acre heavily contaminated military Pohakuloa Toxic Area (PTA) in the center of Hawai’i Island from 9 AM – 1 PM for what’s billed as “Experience Pohakuloa Day.”

Call your local school to voice safety concerns!

Protest Experience Pohakuloa Day
8:30 AM PTA Main Gate
Car pools leave Hilo –Saddle Rd & Komohana at 7:30 AM
 

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