From Right to left, Dr. Michael Latham, 17th president of Punahou School, and Dr. Robert M. Wai Jr., nephew of Capt. Francis Brown Wai, place lei around Wai’s photo in honor of his legacy during the Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony at Punahou School, April 14, 2025. In Hawaiian tradition, lei are symbols of honor, love, and respect—often used in ceremonies to pay tribute to those who have shown exceptional valor.