known for publishing a magazine containing works by Issei poets and authors prominent in that era.

But the most important to acknowledge are the many GPP volunteers who have given so much to make things happen: planningwhen then President Bill Clinton awarded the medal to some 20 additional Japanese American soldiers who had fought in the war.

even at a time when his country herded his family and other Japanese American families into detention camps.Its hard to imagine what his sacrifice meant to his family and his community.A sign designating the Sadao S.

at a reception following the dedication.Munemori was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 1946.

Glendale Mayor Daniel Brotman said little is known about what kind of kid Munemori was growing up.

he gave and he sacrificed for his community.A lifelong educator and community activist.

and a board member of the Japanese American Cultural Community Center.After earning his masters degree at the University of Southern California.

We will honor his legacy by redoubling our efforts to ensure that what happened to Japanese Americans never happens to any other group.We will light up the JANM beacon each night until the end of January to remember him and to honor his life.