June 2024 Volume 74 Issue 6 By Selena Liu Facebook Twitter Selena Liu is a second-year pharmaceutical doctorate student at the University of Washington in Seattle. Liu completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington in 2022, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and a minor in
June 2024 Volume 74 Issue 6 By Shane Deguchi Facebook Twitter Shane Deguchi is the son of NVC Foundation President Jay Deguchi and great-grandson of Yoshito Fujii. Deguchi is a graduating senior from Mercer Island High School. During his high school career, Deguchi spent much of his extracurricular time participating
June 2024 Volume 74 Issue 6 By Chris Sketchley Facebook Twitter The Nisei Veterans Committee of Seattle is trying to locate the families of five Nisei soldiers from the West Coast who perished in a plane crash on Okinawa at the end of World War II and were recently awarded
June 2024 Volume 74 Issue 6 Facebook Twitter Save The Date!!!NVC Annual Golf TournamentMonday, August 19, 2024First Tee time 10:50 AMFoster Golf Links13500 Interurban Ave SouthTukwila, WA 98168Men's & Women’s medal low netTournament Fee:62 and over: Members = $65, Non-Members = $70Under 62: Members = $70, Non-Members = $75Includes: greens
June 2024 Volume 74 Issue 6 By Keith Yamaguchi Facebook Twitter Thoroughbred horse racing, also known as the “Sport of Kings” has been part of the State of Washington’s sports history since 1872 when the very first racecourse opened in Seattle. In subsequent years, there have been horse racetracks that
June 2024 Volume 74 Issue 6 By Sharon Sobie Seymour, Puyallup JACL Facebook Twitter Puyallup Valley JACL Remembrance Gallery will permanently list those imprisoned at the “Puyallup Assembly Center” and bring to light the social injustices endured during 1942, while drawing parallels to contemporary issues of xenophobia and racism.We have
June 2024 Volume 74 Issue 6 By Michael J. Yaguchi Facebook Twitter The NVC traditionally participates in the Cathay Post 186’s Memorial Day Ceremony. This year was no different, and we were delighted to receive an invitation to lay a wreath at the Chinese American Soldier Memorial in honor of
June 2024 Volume 74 Issue 6 By Dale Kaku Facebook Twitter Under cold and damp weather during the Memorial Day weekend, the Scouts from Seattle Betsuin Temple placed US flags at the gravesites of Nisei Veterans interred at Evergreen-Washelli cemetery. This annual event was directed again by Craig and Sheila Omoto.
June 2024 Volume 74 Issue 6 Facebook Twitter SELENA LIU is a second-year pharmaceutical doctorate student at the University of Washington in Seattle. Liu completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington in 2022, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Chemistry. Liu has
June 2024 Volume 74 Issue 6 By Bob Kiga Facebook Twitter On Monday, May 27, a warm sun pierced thru the morning chill as the Nisei Veterans Committee and NVC Foundation and its community of members, volunteers, supporters, and friends successfully commemorated the 79th Annual Nisei Veterans Memorial Day Service at