which will be held in-person on Sunday.

Patricia Wyatt (Japanese Amercan Cultural Community Center).The 21-gun salute and the bugle sounding Taps by the ROTC members preceded the benediction by Rimban William Briones of Nishi Hongwanji.

during Memorial Day observances at the Japanese American Memorial Court in Little Tokyo.The focal point of the service is always the Honor Roll floral presentations.After the invocation by Pastor Nick Tawa of Palos Verdes Baptist Church.

Nakamura was escorted by Nisei Week First Princess Sara Kubo.Her heartfelt speech honored all who gave their lives for our freedom with a special tribute to the Nisei soldiers of 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service in World War II.

multi-platinum entertainer Harold Payne then sang his original composition Quiet Heroes.

the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Patrol Leader John Asai of Koyasan Boy Scout Troop 379.at the San Fernando Valley Japanese Community Center.

who are notable and leaders in the Japanese American communitySugi helped organize the 1932 National Convention in Los Angeles.

The Rafu Shimpo commissioned her to write a column about her experiences in Washington.and returned to Los Angeles afterwards.