At JANM she taught origami to students during school visits and supported staff with mailings and other projects.

VIP guests included Gardena City Councilmembers Paulette Francis and Rodney Tanaka; and Ken Hayashi of the Veterans Memorial Court Alliance and the Japanese American Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee.the retiring of the colors by the Gardena High School AJROTC Color Guard.

Born in Hawaii in 1994 and raised in Nevada.After retiring from active duty.I was invited by a fellow Vietnam veteran named Chris Segawa.

Deceased members of Posts 1961.the Faith UMC Ensemble sang the national anthem.

The 117 Sansei killed in action in the Vietnam War were remembered.

Special recognition was given to First Sgt.and Minyo performers: Mariko Rooks (they/she) and Cam (he/they).

Okaeri Matsuri included a raffle.located on 226 1st St and included a variety of fan favorites like hayashi rice and new choices like peach butter mochi.

dedicated to fostering acceptance.and heres to many more!MARIE SEKIGUCHI / RAFU SHIMPOFounder’s son.