Set quietly between a school and a rental shop in the heart of Olosega Village, this unassuming gravesite marks the final resting place of Tafeaga, one of the earliest known Samoans to serve in the United States military. His story is remarkable—reportedly having served in both the Spanish-American War and World War I, well before American Samoa officially became a US territory.
His gravestone, weathered but enduring, honours a life that bridged two worlds and serves as a powerful reminder of the longstanding relationship between Samoa and the United States.