Derek enlisted in the Army to give back to the country that had given him and his family so much.

Hannah Kobayashi (right) hugs her aunt.My focus now is on my healing.

We have been honest and forthcoming from the startThe private breakfast club meets every first Friday of the month at the Kings Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant in Torrance.The select 80-year-olds honored at the celebration were: David Miyoshi.

which is composed of Japanese American veterans and friends.The character for ju (壽) represents longevity and congratulations.

share and enjoy their continued friendships among both old and new friends.

These same Buddhahead Breakfast Club veteran members were also recognized and acknowledged for their service to our country in the Nisei Week Parade in August.will live on in so many of us as a leader.

and Historic Wintersburg Preservation Task Force.and a member of West Covina Taiko.

and played gomoku with the adultsShe eventually married Douglas Kawakami.