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31. KITV Jamba Race
2 months ago
30. Iolani Palace
2 months ago
29. Kodomo No Hi
2 months ago
28. Lanikai
3 months ago
26. Honolulu Festival
4 months ago
25. Manoa Geeks
4 months ago
24. Aoki's Shave Ice
4 months ago
22. Great Aloha Run 2008
4 months ago
21. Miller Street Memorial
5 months ago
20. Hilo Takeoff
5 months ago
18. Unconferenz
6 months ago
16. Ahui O Manu
6 months ago
15. Hawaii Flickr Meetup
6 months ago
14. Anuenue Playground
6 months ago
13. Hilo Falls
6 months ago
12. Kohala Jodo Mission
6 months ago
11. Takeoff
6 months ago
10. North Shore 2007
6 months ago
9. Mililani Town Center
6 months ago
8. Drowsy
1 year ago
7. Pali Lookout
2 years ago
6. Magic Island
2 years ago
On Jan. 17, 2008, 23-month-old Cyrus Belt was killed when a neighbor threw him from a bridge onto the H-1 freeway. The city of Honolulu was united in grief over the horrific murder of the young boy, whose all-too-brief and troubled life has since become the focus of intense scrutiny and debate.

While some people scramble to assign blame, hundreds of others have quietly convened every day at the spot where Cyrus Belt was killed. While some people are picking apart the people in his life, hundreds of strangers are simply moved by his tragic death, building a remarkable makeshift memorial of flowers, balloons, toys, letters, and other offerings.

The sprawling shrine to the toddler at the Miller Street pedestrian bridge has grown so large, local transportation officials are struggling to balance Honolulu's need to mourn with the safety of nearby residents and passing motorists.

These video clips were recorded on Tuesday, January 22, 2008.
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