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said at the unveiling ceremony that he hopes the square will “inspire those who visit with the heroism and self-sacrifice of Mr.but when it counted most –and when it was most difficult – the young man answered the call.

” adding that he hopes Munemori’s memory will inspire “love and good deeds.incuding (from left) Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles Kenko Sone; Munemoris great nephew James Nakakihara; Munemoris niece Janet Nakakihara; Glendale City Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian; 442nd Regimental Combat Team veteran Yosh Nakamura; and Military Intelligence Service veteran Ed Nakamura.were on hand for Saturdays dedication.

Munemori grew up in Glendale before joining the Army at 19.Sadao Munemori Square honors the Nisei soldier who grew up in Glendale.

were taken during the war to Manzanar.

the Distinguished Service Cross.He also worked with the Manzanar Committee.

Alan now spoke openly about his fathers alcohol addiction so as not to pass this legacy of silence on to his grandchildren.sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

after battling cancer for more than 17 years.Nishio was involved in various efforts to promote deeper understanding of the Japanese immigrant experience in America.