MARK KIRCHNERSeveral participants at the Manzanar Day of Action on Aug.

Takashi Hoshizaki blows out his candles with Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation board Chair Shirley Ann Higuchi.Every gift celebrates not only his birthday.

Hoshizaki grew up immersed in his community.with service in the Korean War in between.graduating with Heart Mountains first class.

Hoshizaki made a conscientious stand against the draft.To honor his extraordinary life.

a neighborhood known as J-Flats.

pursued higher education at Los Angeles City College and UCLA.for those veterans who survived.

Vietnam; Tim Yoshinaga (Air Force).Vietnam; Roger Yasunaga (Army).

The photo and its accompanying listing of names and service branches underscore more than military valor — they affirm lineage and legacy.VietnamNot shown: Tyson Takeuchi (Army).