Edward Ignacio isn’t in Hilo to merely compete, nor is he in it to win it.
Ignacio won’t be among the leaders at Sunday’s Hilo Triathlon, but he’ll stand out for another reason. As is his custom, he’ll don law enforcement tactical gear – battle dress uniform, a ballistic vest and helmet – for the running portion of the Olympic-sized triathlon to honor Hawaii’s fallen heroes.
He’ll also be sporting a smile, because his work is almost done here.
“I’m either working or training,” said the affable 46-year-old Oahu FBI agent, formerly of Laupahoehoe.
Ignacio was happy to answer two questions for a fellow passenger Saturday on the plane ride from Honolulu to Hilo on Saturday.