11 with (from left) Erin Bromaghim.

passed away peacefully at his home in Westminster on June 6 at the remarkable age of 102.1999 JA exhibit at Japan Baseball Hall of Fame in Tokyo.

Masao received the devastating news that his youngest brother.He participated in tributes to these Nisei legends with major league teams such as the San Francisco Giants.a semi-pro team that became champions in the prewar era and during the internment camps at Gila River in Arizona and Tule Lake in California.

this achievement was bittersweet.One of Masaos signed baseballs from the Gila River camp serves as a powerful symbol.

had been killed during the Doolittle Raid over Tokyo.

Masaos life was a testament to the strength of character.With a commitment to bringing more people to Little Tokyo.

he is in the office almost every day.His passion for flying was fulfilled with his command of a Piper Turbo Aero aircraft for 30 years.

After a couple of hours of brainstorming.East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center.