Walter Ritte Jr.

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Category: Native Hawaiians

Walter Ritte Jr., was involved in stopping the bombing by the US Navy of the Hawaiian Island of Kahoolawe. Ritte was one of the Kahoolawe Nine who made the first protest landing on Kahoolawe on January 4, 1976. Ritte returned less than two weeks later, joined by his wife, sister, and Dr. Emmett Aluli. Ritte was charged with trespassing on the island after being warned not to return, but was acquitted by federal Judge Samuel P. King.

He also served in the 1978 Hawaii State Constitutional Convention which established the recognition of Hawaiian Gathering Rights. He was also one of the first elected trustees to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

Ritte is also a voice of opposition to the Molokai Ranch Master Plan that envisions luxury homes at La'au Point.

Ritte is married with four children and seven grand children from the island of Molokai, Hawaii. Walter is a hunter and Hawaiian Activist now working on the restoration of traditional fishponds and educational programs based Hawaiian culture.

Related links

• Kahoolawe
• La'au Point

External Links

• Sokei, Debbie. Molokai pond restoration means business Pacific Business News, From the December 13, 2002 print edition.
• Hurley, Timothy. A balance of values and economics Honolulu Advertiser, 2-23-03.
• Viotti, Vicki. Rites mark Kaho'olawe transfer Honolulu Advertiser,11-13-03.
• Gomes, Andrew. Moloka'i land sold despite protesters Honolulu Advertiser, 3-11-05.
• Walter Ritte Preservation Certificate Pacific American Foundation.
• TenBruggencate, Jan. Taro genetic work blasted Honolulu Advertiser, 2-14-05.
• Bernardo, Rosemarie. Critics raise voices for bill to be heard Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 31, 2007.