on PBS SoCal PlusWith the rapid gentrification of the neighborhood.

and he recounted that a real estate agent said early on: If hes good enough to be teaching our kids.the proud World War II veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team was in for a treat as many communities joined together to celebrate Yoshs 100th birthday.

I took the liberty to ask him what he thought of the division that was created in the Japanese American community when concentration camp internees were questioned on their loyalty to this country.shared the mic for Yoshs contributions to the local arts community; and Rev.He did not hold any grudges against those who resisted the draft.

Entertainment highlights of the program were Harold Payne singing Quiet Heroes— written by Payne to honor the Japanese American veterans of the 100th/442nd and a grand finale by The Tappettes.and Yorba Linda City Councilwoman Peggy Huang.

president of Friends and Families of Nisei Veterans.

gave a history of Dad that only a son can share.Fantasie Pastorale by Eugene Bozza.

My Country (Furusato) and Its a Small World (Chiisana Sekai).Name of Life (Inochi no Namae).

was one of the speakers and displayed her paintings in the lobby.The El Marino Japanese Chorus sang “Furusato.