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Posted on: Thursday, June 12, 2003

Shinseki honored as humble, loyal army chief

By Derrick DePledge
Advertiser Washington Bureau

FORT MYER, Va. — Eric K. Shinseki, a boy from Kaua'i who grew up to serve as the top-ranking military officer in the U.S.

Army, retired here yesterday with a full honor review.

Army Chief of Staff Eric K. Shinseki presented his wife, Patricia, with a bouquet of roses at his retirement ceremony yesterday in Arlington, Va. Associated Press

The four-star general laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery and was feted by the U.S.

Army Band, a 19-gun salute and the 3rd Infantry, known as the Old Guard. Acting Army Secretary Les Brownlee presented Shinseki, 60, with the Distinguished Service Medal.

With characteristic humility, Shinseki, the first Asian American to earn four stars, devoted most of his remarks to praising his wife, Patricia, and his family, friends and comrades for their own guidance and sacrif