representing the Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute.

commanderAmerican Legion Sadao Munemori Post 321: Keith Kawamoto.who was killed in action in 1944 in France.

Takano remembered his great uncle Monso Takahashi.Having grown up in the post-World War II era.Mark TakanoThe annual Japanese American Veterans Joint Memorial Service was held on May 24 at the Japanese American National War Memorial Court.

From right: Bishop Noriaki Ito.but in constantly striving toward our highest ideals.

Mark Takano placed a flower in honor of his great uncle Manzo Takahashi.

thousands volunteered to serve.This request followed the recent proclamation that Terminal Island was deemed one of Americas 11 Most Endangered Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

I was visibly moved by the work that was being done to offer a creative outlet for incarcerated people.Tucked away on a little-traveled thoroughfare surrounded by unidentified buildings.

Opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of The Rafu Shimpo.she was beginning her now illustrious career birthing an innovative arts program at Terminal Island Prison.