entries must provide compelling reasons to support the Tuna Canyon Detention Station preservation efforts.

executive directorVMCA: Sharon Wada.board memberJapanese American Veterans Association: Ken HayashiRedondo Union High School Marine Corps Jr.

who died while serving in the Iraq WarSpouses and families of deceased veterans: Lynnie Tabata.and I know the terrible toll that war took on a whole generation.retired West District superintendent of the United Methodist Church.

reflect and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.But the true memorial to those we honor today lies in how we live our lives.

wife of the late George Kiyoshi Tabata (Army.

2024 Nisei Week QueenStamp Our Story: Wayne Osako.worked on a farm less than 10 miles from here in Harbor City before being forced during World War II into the American concentration camps.

Solidarity and KinshipCyntia Avi?a.Speak to the better parts of their hearts to change their will so they may see the humanity in the faces of families theyre actively tearing apart.

This place where we stand is a historically Japanese American fishing village.leaving families who had no idea when they would be reunited.