Shirai carried out essential tasks to keep the consulate functioning.

The service began promptly at 3 p.Boy Scout Bradley Uyematsu served as emcee.

Kazuo Masuda and recently departed comrades Bud Oba and James Yoshinaga.a student at Masuda Middle School.His words resonated deeply with many in attendance.

Photo courtesy David UyematsuBy DAVID UYEMATSUWESTMINSTER –Under warm skies and solemn reverence.gave tribute to the late members of the post

gave tribute to the late members of the post.

particularly the Japanese American families who understand the legacy of sacrifice and resiliencea commemoration is held every August by the American Society of Hiroshima-Nagasaki A-Bomb Survivors (ASA).

Japanese American Cultural Community Center;Kristen Hayashi.3 at Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of Los Angeles in Little Tokyo.

head minister of Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and president of the Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Federation.Rotary Club of Little Tokyo;Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui and Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki delivered greetings via video.