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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, February 26, 2009

Tribute to McElrath at ILWU

Advertiser Staff

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Ah Quon McElrath

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A celebration of the life of social activist Ah Quon McElrath will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the ILWU Union Hall, 451 Atkinson Drive.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m.

McElrath, an outspoken advocate for social justice and a champion of Hawai'i labor, died Dec. 11 at age 92. Saturday's tribute will include reflections from some of those who knew McElrath best, as well as time for others to share their remembrances.

Validated parking is available at the Hawai'i Convention Center.