and left another professor fighting for his life.

he gave and he sacrificed for his community.which was made up of mostly Japanese American soldiers.

who had owned a vegetable farm in Glendale.said the dedication of the square makes his family feel “honored.More than 100 people attended Saturdays dedication of Sadao S.

Alhambra City Councilmember Jeffrey Koji Maloney.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.in which a civil servant learns that he has a terminal illness and decides to do something worthwhile before he dies — build a long-delayed playground for the local children.

after a six-month course of study.YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo)Nishio decided to stop the treatments he had been undergoing for his cancer.

(MARIO GERSHOM REYES/Rafu Shimpo)Rafu Staff ReportAlan Takeshi Nishio passed away on Dec.Thereafter he returned to the U.