The marker bears a poem by Bunichi Kagawa.

including donations from GPP members.My grandfather served as the president of the Issei Board from its inception until his death in 1990.

where ideas were discussed and plans were developed.Karen Chomori UyekawaGPP Volunteer Articles for you@media ( min-width: 300px ){.We do not make this decision lightly and if we could do anything short of ceasing operation.

Id like to thank you for your participation in and support of the Gardena Pioneer Project.there are many others who have given their time.

approached me with the idea of having an annual fundraising golf tournament for GPP.

donated financial and other support.able to chair NCRR meetings at which three generations of Japanese Americans had much to say about their incarceration during World War II and their desire for proper redress.

(Photo by Susie Ling)Miya Iwataki: I first worked with Alan Nishio in 1967 at the USC Center for Social Action; and developed friendship with Alan and Yvonne over many home-cooked dinners.and won respect from friend and foe alike.

and personalities develop cohesive plans of action.helped navigated the layered and complex legislative struggle to win redress/reparations.