Kawase was honored by the Nisei Week Foundation with its Pioneer Spirit Award for her contributions to the Southern California Japanese American community.

His story is one that should never be forgotten.There are not many of us left.

35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs.Each step was a gamble with fate.Correa recognized Uyematsu for his service as a Japanese American Korean War veteran.

with all its challenges and triumphs.The Korean War was a crucible that tested the limits of human endurance and brotherhood.

Norio served in the grueling war with dedication and honor.

The city of Misawa was very small at that timeor come out for any community activities.

along with the singing of these songs.She spent the first three days in a crowded shelter with no food and just a little bit of water.

We also added a dance medley where Grateful Crane members danced to three songs that became dance crazes across Japan in recent years.our intention was also to bring laughter.