Taiko and Ki-shi Bashi then combined their talents for a rare collaboration to close out the program.

Her heartfelt speech honored all who gave their lives for our freedom with a special tribute to the Nisei soldiers of 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service in World War II.multi-platinum entertainer Harold Payne then sang his original composition Quiet Heroes.

the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Patrol Leader John Asai of Koyasan Boy Scout Troop 379.including Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles Kenko Sone.lays a flower at the wall of names May 25.

followed by the presentation of the wreath by representatives of the sponsoring organizations: Takao Suzuki (Little Tokyo Service Center).She asked the audience to never forget that these brave men paved the way for all future generations of Japanese Americans.

Taking part in the wreath ceremony are.

It was certainly a memorable performance.Upon her return to Los Angeles.

that would allow Nisei state employees who worked before the war to claim retirement benefits in the form of war relocation leave credits.Among the Nisei who helped found Japanese American Citizens League.

Army offered immigrants who were banned from receiving citizenship with the chance to become citizens after serving in the Army during the war.the Lee-Nye Act was passed and signed by President Franklin D.