He is widely known for his technical mastery of the ceramic medium.

and Jaime López (right) as they unveil a plaque officially dedicating and renaming the Whittier High School art building as the Yoshio Nakamura art building on Sept.Yosh and his late wife Grace were both among the earliest JA teachers to be hired in the early 1950s.

so I want to thank you…Yosh received commendations from State Sen.It was all from his intact mind.The plaque is a historic reminder to local high school students of the incarceration of innocent Japanese/Japanese Americans and the heroic sacrifices of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.

The Whittier Union High School District website goes on to describe Yoshs artistic legacy — some of his former students include: Academy Award-winning visual effects artist Lorne Petersen; Rose Parade float designer Raul Rodriguez; graphic designer Don Strout; glass artist Trish Duggan; and Amy Yutani.and it really is not a personal award as much as for a group of people who have encouraged teachers to do what they can do and be successful.

Some 100+ people came out to see the dedication of Whittier Highs art building getting a new name with a plaque of its namesake

UPDATE: Derek Fujimoto reported on Sunday that his mother has been found.From those who knew Chol Soo Lee.

Gins powerful archival interviews are featured prominently in Free Chol Soo Lee.won the Emmy for Outstanding Historical Documentary at the 45th annual News Documentary Emmy Awards on Sept.

was also nominated for Best Documentary and Outstanding Promotional Announcement: Documentary (for the Independent Lens teaser).This is a home run for the Free Chol Soo Lee mission.