John Winter (R-Thermopolis) for his reference to the Heart Mountain incarceration site as the J— camp during a legislative committee hearing Tuesday.

my great uncle Noboru died while fighting in Italy just a few weeks before D-Day.behind every flag presented to a grieving family.

sacrifice that demands our deepest gratitude and respect.included the following:Gold Star Medal of Honor families: Sally Hamamoto.Vietnam veteranMilitary Intelligence Service.

with their cousin David Fujioka.A wreath was placed on behalf of the sponsoring organizations by (from left) Linda Taira.

Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that the freedoms we enjoy.

The Japanese American veterans embodied this patriotism.The gatherings were pioneered by early Okinawan immigrants in the 1930s to build fellowship and to joyously partake in their shared cultural heritage.

The OAA would like to say ippee nifee deebiru (thank you very much) to this years Gold Level sponsors.at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte.

Enjoy games throughout the day.five-day/four-night stay for two at California Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas (generously donated by Boyd Gaming).