One of her most be-loved memories was when George Takei gave her 800 valentine cards from around the world as part of the ‘Mob Marge program that was sponsored by ‘Allegiance in 2011.

what is not popularly known (is that) there were 117 Sanseis that were killed in action.A video containing the names of those Sansei was shown.

He asked all Vietnam veterans in the audience to stand up and thanked them for their service.and secured American flags with post pendants and Buddy Poppies.who was killed in action while supporting U.

His awards include the Army Aviator Badge.YAMAMOTORafu Staff WriterNisei Memorial VFW Post 1961 held its Memorial Day service on May 26 at the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institutes Nisei Veterans Memorial Hall.

Payne attended the event and was recognized.

Attendees posted miniature flags onto a display in memory of friends and family members.The event also included games and crafts for kids.

when the annual Obon Festival is held from 3 to 10 p.June Miyamoto Donovan of Terminal Islanders was the lead dance instructor.

Menu items included beef teriyaki.a drummer kept the beat on top of the yagura.