New foundation helps honor the legacy and service of a Hawaii hero
He died in the line of duty, now Reid Nishizuka’s foundation keeps his legacy alive By Jim Mendoza | February 11, 2021 at 5:13 PM HST - Updated February 11 at 5:54 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Air Force Capt. Reid Nishizuka flew more than 200 combat missions that garnered him numerous medals and commendations.
In 2013, the Kailua native and three other airmen were killed in a crash in Afghanistan.
Today, his legacy lives on as each year Nishizuka is honored by his alma maters.
“Both Kailua High School and the University of Notre Dame wanted a way to keep his memory alive, keep his spirit alive,” said his younger brother, Chad.