(Photo by Martha Nakagawa)In a statement issued on March 15.

31 and a secondary fire on Jan.and volunteers who have generously offered their support and devoted their time and energy to assist us in our recovery efforts.

While the recent fire serves as a poignant reminder of impermanence.Once this initial phase concludes.it has also illuminated the profound interconnectedness and generosity within our community.

for warmly accommodating us and allowing us to hold special services and funerals at their temples.A special thank you to our sister temples.

and we wish to convey our deepest gratitude to those who have shown remarkable patience and understanding during the temples closure.

we will be better equipped to assess and establish a roadmap for necessary repairs.although they served their country with valor beyond description.

and first trained as a 100th/442nd replacement soldier before being sent to serve with the MIS.The 100th/442nds motto was Go For Broke.

though it sadly will soon be gone.It is truly regrettable and unjustifiable that.