A solemn obligation of the founding Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC) veterans was to honor their fallen comrades and keep their legacy alive for future generations. Every year since 1946, the Japanese American soldiers who died in the service of their country are honored by their families and community each Memorial Day at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, WA. This year marks the 75th annual event held by the NVC and the NVC Foundation making it one of the longest running Memorial Day services in the country.

In 1948, the United States government returned the remains of many Nisei soldiers who were killed in action and were buried in Europe.

On 30 May 1949, a 21-foot obelisk carved from a Minnesota Rainbow Coldspring Granite, listing the names of Japanese Americans killed during WWII and the Spanish-American War was unveiled at Lake View Cemetery on Seattle’s Capitol Hill.

Due to COVID-19, we cannot assemble in person, but we will reflect, honor, and remember the names on the NVC Honor Roll who died for the freedoms we have as Americans through the following video presentation.

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  NVC & NVC Foundation Newsletter

  Shiro Kashino Memorial Scholarship Fund is coming to an end after 23 years. The 2020 Annual NVC Golf Tournament has been canceled. Sadly, the Nisei Lunch Program is taking a break. Many thanks for all the NVC Chow Mein Dinner donations. Please read more in this month's issue.

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  Chow Mein Dinner Canceled - Donations Welcome!

  We have made the decision to cancel this year’s NVC Chow Mein Dinner due to the pandemic and feel that everyone’s safety and well-being are much more important. In lieu of purchasing the annual Chow Mein Dinner tickets, please consider making a donation to the NVC. Click above for more details.

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  Tosh Tokunaga: American Hero

  Tosh Tokunaga: American Hero is brought to you by Tadaima! A Community Virtual Pilgrimage. The video is hosted on the Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages site. Tosh is an NVC Life member and served in the 17th and 82nd Airborne Divisions during WWII. To view the video, click on the photo.

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  Kimitomo Muromoto: A Portrait

  Kimitomo Muromoto: A Portrait is brought to you by Tadaima! A Community Virtual Pilgrimage. The video is hosted on the Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages site. Kim Muromoto Sr., an assistant Browning Automatic Rifleman in the 442nd RCT during WWII, shares his memories. To view the video, click on the photo.

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