Former Vice President Ismael Dies in Kosrae
Former Federated States of Micronesia Vice-President Hiroshi Ismael died July 31 at his house in Kosrae.
The late Vice-President Ismael was the Third Vice-President of the FSM, the FSM government said in a statement.
Ismael had spent a lifetime of public service in various prominent positions and roles during the United Nation's Administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
In May 1987, Ismael became the nation's third Vice President. After his term as the Vice President, Ismael went back to his home state and become the Director of Health Services in Kosrae.
He is survived by his wife, the former Mitchigo Skilling, their children and grandchildren. He was 72.
Memorial Services were held yesterday in Kosrae
