and the funds will be used to provide a scholarship for Yoichi Shimizutani.

let us carry with us not only sorrow for those lost but gratitude for the gifts they left us.Addressing the Vietnam veterans in the audience.

my great uncle Noboru died while fighting in Italy just a few weeks before D-Day.behind every flag presented to a grieving family.sacrifice that demands our deepest gratitude and respect.

included the following:Gold Star Medal of Honor families: Sally Hamamoto.Vietnam veteranMilitary Intelligence Service.

with their cousin David Fujioka.

A wreath was placed on behalf of the sponsoring organizations by (from left) Linda Taira.culminating with the Ondo Public Street Dancing and Closing Ceremony.

who returns as festival chair for the second time since 2008.Tickets are available through the Nisei Week website: English: www.

The Pioneer Spirit Award Luncheon will be held at 11 aThe Pioneer Spirit Award Luncheon will be held at 11 a.