The instructors danced in the inner circle for the benefit of those who didnt know the steps.

but when she recalls meeting Richard at last — in her writing she captures his warmth and my Aunt Teris loving presence.I never asked about his time as a bombardier or the accident that left him a paraplegic when he was just 23 years old until we were able to go visit Richard and Aunt Teri at their home in Grand Junction last September.

whether he blamed pilot error for the accident that changed his life.He was in surgery for nine hours and suffered two cardiac arrests the first day.Richards remarkable grace is his ability to channel that personal difficulty and help others.

I absolutely abhor losing anymore young people in any war.and we didnt want to be known as the people who left the airplane and the airplane crashed into the Pentagon or something.

Gwen MuranakaRichard and Teri Uyehara hold a model of the B-57 Canberra.

Eric and I took a trip to meet up with some cousins in Las Vegas.while dancing to both traditional and new dances.

We also will feature our popular Beer Garden.Come and escape the heat and enjoy the cool breezes in Venice.

created in commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Buddhist Churches of America.YAMAMOTO/Rafu ShimpoAbove and below: Dancers in VHBT’s 2019 Bon Odori.