Through Hiroshima she not only fulfilled her dream.

Alan Nishio passed away at home.strategically-minded individual who used everything he had in the service of the people.

Alan told me that when he was diagnosed with his rare type of cancer.Alan represented the best qualities of the Sansei generation – rooted in activism.As Jim Matsuoka observed.

Were trying to get Alan to run for the Assembly! But he chose to keep his focus on helping the Japanese American community.his funny and warm demeanor bolstered my confidence to imagine new ways of organizing in San Jose Japantown.

able to chair NCRR meetings at which three generations of Japanese Americans had much to say about their incarceration during World War II and their desire for proper redress.

(Photo by Susie Ling)Miya Iwataki: I first worked with Alan Nishio in 1967 at the USC Center for Social Action; and developed friendship with Alan and Yvonne over many home-cooked dinners.and to maintain the heart and soul of the agency.

Mike left a blueprint on how to show respect and give back dignity to individuals society has deemed blight.He leaves a unique and very special legacy and the community.

There are so many 3M (Mahalo Mike Moments) that are ingrained in my heart and mind.but I hope youre enjoying all the company out wherever you may be.