A memorial service for Spc. Cwislyn K. Walter of the Hawai'i Army National Guard will be held today at Borthwick Mortuary, 1330 Maunakea St.

Walter, 19, died Feb. 19 in a vehicle accident outside Kuwait City. She was deployed there with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

A private family viewing will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. today, followed at 3 p.m. by a memorial service open to the public, and public viewing from 4 to 5 p.m.

The family is requesting monetary donations in lieu of flowers. Aloha attire for civilian attendees and Class-A uniforms for service members.

Gov. Linda Lingle yesterday said U.S. and state flags will fly at half-staff today in honor of Walter.