we are faced with circumstances that have delayed the way of producing our usual pull-out graduation section.

This simple yet profound artifact is a reminder of the enduring legacy of Masao Iriyama and the Nisei baseball players who overcame tremendous odds to leave an indelible mark on the sport.Military Intelligence Service legend Harry Fukuhara.

Masaos journey through baseball history is one of resilience.Masao was a charter member of the Nisei Baseball Research Project.Photos provided by Nisei Baseball Research ProjectMasao Iriyama (second from right) was among the honorees at the 1998 exhibit and tribute to Nisei pioneers at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Your legacy will live on through the game you loved and the people whose lives you touched.The Nisei Baseball Research Project (NBRP) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded by Kerry Yo Nakagawa to preserve the history of Japanese American baseball.

By KERRY YO NAKAGAWA and BILL STAPLESNisei Baseball Research ProjectMasao Iriyama.

His contributions were also recognized at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and in Tokyo.We are embarrassed to admit that we are lonely.

openly express gratitude and affection for your friends.the positive feelings you experience when you smile are likely to spread from you to those around you.

A British study found that individuals who are married tend to survive heart attacks 14% more often than those who are single.All of these factors increase the risk of social isolation and loneliness.