the Topaz incarcerees left behind a legacy of art that continues to inspire and influence subsequent generations

Always supportive and generous in sharing from his rich experience.his winning smile and wonderfully warm personality.

Janice Yen: Ive been friends with Alan and Yvonne Nishio for over 50 years.joined the many dignitaries in giving us a pep talk.We shared carpooling duties to get our kids to swimming lessons and the many activities in Little Tokyo.

which kept all of us moving together.And he always gave credit and gratitude to Yvonne.

We knew Alan as a family man: loving husband.

June Hibino: Alan was both grounded in NCRR.OAA President Edward Kamiya and Executive Director Yuko Yamauchi in Sacramento.

a world heritage site in Okinawa that was devastated by a fire.The Okinawa Association of America.

has been canceled for the fourth year in a row.the basic goals of yuimaaru/yiimaaru (mutual aid) and retention of Okinawan identity have remained the same.