At Nishi Girl Scouts 39th annual Court of Awards.

With the audience already in tears.Asian Persuasion lead singer Marlene Mitsuko Yamane sang the national anthem.

to remember and honor our fallen heroes who gave their lives in Americas wars.Among those offering prayers at the wall of names was Gold Star mother Yoko Nakamura (second from right).Actress and community advocate Tamlyn Tomita was introduced as the keynote speaker.

Richard Watanabe and Kevin Onishi.personal floral presentations

CAPAC Freshman Representative Rep.

Her bravery and unswerving dedication to justice should be recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.which served as a pivotal point in the Asian American civil rights movement.

a community activist who prevented the gunman in last?years Monterey Park shootings from committing a similar massacre in Alhambra.wherein many Americans in the auto industry were laid off and they blamed the Japanese auto industry for their plight.

mayor of Monterey Park and councilmember representing District 1.in a racially motivated attack.