Over 100 Years Of History

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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.

Walt Tanimoto, Commander	David Fukuhara, President
Nisei Veterans Committee	NVC Foundation

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Each year the NVC holds a Chow Mein dinner as a fundraiser to help cover the expenses of maintaining our Memorial Hall and continuing our activities. Due to the pandemic, we decided to cancel this year’s dinner out of concern for everyone’s safety and well-being. The NVC and Chow Mein committee would like to thank you for your support and generous donation.
Make a Donation

Consider making a donation to the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, NVC Foundation or Endowment Fund. Your donation will help honor, support, educate and ensure the Nisei Veterans legacy. Help educate our younger generations about Japanese American history. Please click to make a donation.
Educational Videos

We recently added four new videos to our Educational Videos page. They were all recorded at the NVC Memorial Hall. Please take some time to view our selection of videos that honor the past and educate the future. Click on the image above to see more.
NVCF Memorial Wall

The NVC Foundation Japanese American Memorial Wall is your opportunity to honor any Japanese American who was interned during World War II or has served in our military by donating a granite brick in their name. Click to lean more and view the Memorial Wall.