My family lived in Honolulu when the tsunami hit. Warnings were broadcast, urging people to move inland. But, human nature being what it is, some headed to the shore to watch.
Fortunately, the island of Oahu was spared. Hilo (on the island of Hawai'i) was not. Wave heights in Hilo Bay reached 35 feet. Sixty-one people were killed. Over 500 homes and businesses were destroyed or severely damaged.
My brother and I found these photographs of the tsunami damage while sorting through boxes of family memorabilia. It’s likely my father (E. Lynn Guenther) took them, but not certain. If you have information that indicates someone else was the photographer, please contact me.
