Kuramoto said with humility that she has never felt she deserved the recognitions she has received.

Youll see at the base of the float.posed an obstacle that has faced float-builders in years past.

many just hours before the 8 aThose original youth are now adults and continue to participate in the meal preparation as this project has evolved into an annual all-church multi-generational gathering of cooks and helping hands.Thanksgiving meals from Centenary to the people in Little Tokyo extend feelings of love and care to those who may not be able to share this traditional feast with family.

the place was bustling as mashed potatoes were prepared from scratch and pumpkin square ingredients were mixed and baked.dinner bags were loaded onto carts and the group walked the streets of Little Tokyo delivering meals to the residents of Little Tokyo Towers.

A detour was taken to Fukui Mortuary to give meals to staff working on that day in appreciation of their contribution to the community.

27 volunteers from Centenary UMC and 14 from Faith UMC Torrance joined together to prepare the food on Wednesday.Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi MatsuiASA member and Hiroshima survivor Junji SarashinaKoyasans Bishop Yuju MatsumotoNagasaki Mayor Shirō SuzukiWith the Hiroshima Peace Flame as the centerpiece.

He ended up pulling out a shard of glass out of her tongue …From left: ASA Director Darrell Miho.who has documented the stories of hibakusha (A-bomb survivors) in photographs and videos and has spoken extensively in the U.

and of building a world where everyone can live in peace.He remembers going to the Red Cross hospital and meeting a lady who could not speak.