Day two of commemorations are about to kick off across the Solomon Islands capital with delegations from the United States, Japan, New Zealand and Australia gathering to remember those who gave their lives during the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal.
The Battle of Guadalcanal was the first major land offensive by allied forces against the Empire of Japan.
An estimated 30,000 personnel died during the campaign, as many as three quarters of the deaths were from tropical diseases and starvation.
Events started on Sunday with emotions running high as speakers with ties to those who fought and died on these shores spoke of the importance of remembering their fathers and grandfathers.
Pacific Waves Host Koroi Hawkins spoke to Guyon Espiner from Honiara.
