At the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, I stood before the solemn presence of Lady Columbia, her gaze commanding and unwavering. It was noon, with the bright sun overhead and patchy clouds drifting across the sky. Only a few visitors were present, adding to the quiet reverence of the place.

I took my 360° panorama about eight meters from her raised pedestal—designed as the bow of a ship—where the inscription beneath her feet stood clear. The symbolism was striking: she stood at the helm, watching over the thousands who rest here, as if guiding them home. I felt her silent presence as I stood below, trying to remain unnoticed out of deep respect.

This visit, however, was more than just capturing a moment. It was a tribute to my late grandfather, Carmelo Garcia Raagas, and the unsung valor of his guerrilla unit, the Blocky Division. They fought a war that history overlooked, but here, in this solemn place of remembrance, I honored him in the only way I could—by ensuring he is never forgotten.