but the whole process was itself enriching.

God Bless America was sung by Pastor Becky Hirata.Hirata gave the benediction and Higa gave closing remarks.

was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star for bravery in combat.The Memorial Day reading was given by Cadet/Capt.YamamotoBy MicFourth District Nisei Memorial VFW Post 1961 presented its annual Memorial Day service on May 25 at the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institutes Nisei Veterans Memorial Hall.

escorted by GUHS MCJROTC cadets and Troop 378 scouts and assisted by Post 1961 Quartermaster Mickey Nqzawa.The posting of miniature flags in honor of deceased members of Posts 1961.

Pastor Becky Hirata of Faith UMC gave the invocation.

The Memorial Day reading was given by Cadet/Sgt.I cant take credit for any of what has happened in the last 44 years.

attending an all-Japanese K-12 school.And I hope that some of the events sponsored by NSU would solidify some of those cultural aspects.

And now with NSUs multiple campuses.So a lot to be proud of – having played a small role in the history of NSU.