This Memorial Day, and every day, U-Haul honors our veterans and active military members for their service and sacrifice.' 'Our history must be shared with future generations. 'Reopening the Ford Island Control Tower is another way to honor the memories and preserve the stories of the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives defending our freedom,' stated Joe Shoen, son of U-Haul founders L.S. A display in the tower lobby pays homage to the U-Haul WWII veterans who served in the Pacific Theater. U-Haul Chairman Joe Shoen will speak at a special dedication ceremony on Saturday at Pearl Harbor, and 120 auction winners will be granted first public access to the tower on Sunday. The addition of a working elevator was made possible by the Shoen family of U-Haul, a company founded by a U.S. Standing in disrepair for decades, the tower has undergone more than $7 million in restoration work since 2012. There are only 120 of these tickets available each day.Īdvanced tickets are available at /tickets or by calling (808) 441-1000. Ticket options include the Top of the Tower Tour, a first-class guided tour of the 15-story, 168-foot structure, with access to a restored elevator and the observation deck to behold 'Freedom's View,' a stirring 360-degree panorama of America's WWII aviation battlefield.
