she was walking without assistance and her mind was still there.

to making sure Amache was established as a National Historic Site.A celebration of life will be held on Saturday.

recalled that Tonai was dedicated to educating others.the family returned to California.That was an incredible sight to behold.

Tonai has worked with the Manzanar Committee as a speaker at the Manzanar National Historic Site during the annual Katari: Keeping Japanese American Stories Alive program for college students.Tonai went on to serve his country in Korea and Japan during the Korean War before returning to the Los Angeles area.

to pay his respects to the Manzanar incarcerees who built the reservoir.

never afraid to tell his story.She is also based in Los Angeles.

Demographics of Japanese in America show a significant aging population with severe lack of bilingual and culturally sensitive senior facilities.a grassroots organization with a goal to build a nonprofit Nikkei nursing home and an adult day service center in Southern California.

The topic of Irie and Ikedas discussion will be The Critical Need for a Nikkei Nursing Home in the U.He has served the Nikkei community in Los Angeles for 40 years.