AUTHOR OF “NIMITZ AT EASE” TO SPEAK AT THE ROTARY CLUB OF LAHAINA SUNSET
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Captain Michael Lilly, USN (retired) will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting. He will share unpublished insights about the Fleet Admiral.
Lilly had an esteemed career as Hawaii's Attorney General and as a trial attorney. He is a founding director emeritus of the USS Missouri Memorial Association, which manages the Missouri as a memorial and tourist attraction. His book “Nimitz at Ease”, details how his grandparents helped him in managing the stresses of command and achieving victory in the Pacific war. A Vietnam War combat veteran, his personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and three Meritorious Service Medals. He retired as a surface warfare captain after 30 years of service, both active and reserve.
The meeting will be held in the Lahaina Noon Restaurant at the Royal Lahaina Resort and Bungalows, 2780 Kekaa Drive, Lahaina, 96761. Social time and ordering food and drink from the Happy Hour Menu is at 4:00 p.m. Program is from 4:30-5:30 pm. To attend in person, email Club Service Chair Laura Stanton at lstanton127@outlook.com.