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and later as a heavy equipment supervisor for 15 years with the City of Torrance.shaping them into responsible and compassionate individuals.

The Torrance Community Services Departments Recreation Division and Commission on Aging launched the centenarian program in 2022 to honor Torrance residents turning 100 or older.Keiko Dorothy Hasegawa was joined by her family.who has reached the remarkable milestone of 100 years.

was recognized by the Torrance City Council during its Sept.Keikos dedication and joy extend to her six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

and Dee Moore; and the grandmother of Missak and Hovsep Najjarian.

reflecting her deep dedication to the betterment of society …Keiko Dorothy Hasegawa has been a source of inspiration for all of those who have had the privilege of knowing her.where he served as a troop commander

will be previewed at this program by editor Kenji Taguma.scheduled to be released later this year.

Personally autographed book plates will be available to those attending the program.and the World War II Japanese American Social Disaster?and?Manzanar Mosaic: Essays and Oral Histories on Americas First World War II Japanese American Concentration Camp?and editor of Nisei Naysayer: The Memoir of Militant Japanese American Journalist Jimmie Omura and Beyond the Betrayal: The Memoir of a World War II Japanese American Draft Resister of Conscience.