a musical exploration of the wartime and postwar experience of Japanese Americans.

Nakamura was escorted by Capt.Mitch Maki (Go For Broke National Education Center) and Linda Machida-Grundy (Veterans Memorial Court Alliance).

his respect for them grew when he discovered what they had done in WWII.Yamane encouraged the audience to join her in singing God Bless America.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.Rafu Wire Service and Staff ReportsHONOLULU —Funeral services were pending Tuesday for Taylor Wily.

Big guy with an even bigger heart.His other TV credits included the Hawaii-based shows North Shore.

Wily found success as a champion sumo wrestler in Japan and competed in mixed martial arts matches before turning to acting.In a separate post with a photo montage.