Its been a privilege to be a part of these efforts and I look forward to the initiatives to come.

the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II prompted varied responsesattendees pledged more than $229.

(NOBUYUKI OKADA)Later in the program.Recording artist and composer Kishi Bashi performed selections from his latest album.site of the annual benefit gala on Saturday night.

The event celebrated the achievements of the past year while recognizing individuals whose lives and work embody the museums educational mission.Ono was commended for keeping the stories and records of the Nisei soldiers in our minds and hearts for generations to come.

of Irei: National Monument for the WWII Japanese American Incarceration.

President and CEO Ann Burroughs outlined one of the organizations key accomplishments — raising $85 million and exceeding the development goal by $20 million.On Memorial Day its too easy for those of us who never served to just forget about the veterans as we plan our barbecues or long weekends.

000+ Japanese Americans who were on the West Coast at the time.Not many of us have the kind of hand that life dealt to Uncle Richard and yet he has been so determined to make the most of it.

This year was the first in a long time that I didnt make it to a Memorial Day event — in our case.1955 he was the navigator on a B-57 flying near Washington.