Fort DeRussy, Honolulu- Saturday, March 23, 2013.
As part of the 70th Anniversary celebration of the 442nd RCT, veterans, honored guests, family and friends gathered at Fort DeRussy to hold a remembrance service to all those who served.
70th Anniversary Remembrance Service
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Honouliuli Tour
Click here for information about the tour: Honouliuli Tour
SCHEDULE FOR HONOULIULI TOUR:
8:00 am Check-in at the 100th Infantry Battalion clubhouse
Show 11-minute video on Honouliuli presented by JCCH.
(Restroom break)
8:30 am Leave for Honouliuli via Robert’s bus
9:15 am Arrive at Monsanto
(Restroom break)
9:30 am Honouliuli Tour via 5 mini-buses (12-13 people in each bus)
Water bottles provided by Monsanto.
10:30 am Return to the Monsanto building
(Restroom break)
10:45 am Return to 100th Clubhouse via Robert’s bus
11:30 am Arrive at 100th Clubhouse.
Please note that this tour is geared for veterans, wives, widows, and caregivers.
Due to limited seating, priority will be given to this group when registering for this event.
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Varsity Victory Volunteers
Seven University of Hawaii ROTC cadets honored for their sacrifice.
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A Letter to Dad
A Tribute to the San Diego Japanese American Veterans of the 100th/442nd/MIS , “A Letter to Dad” video presented at the San Diego Congressional Gold Medal luncheon held on March 11, 2012.
Produced and directed by Robert P. Ito. Co-directed and narrated by Lane Nishikawa.
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*Nisei Diploma Project* California State University
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CGM Video Tribute
A short video was created by the Congressional Gold Medal Hawaii Committee to honor the veterans of the 100th, 442nd, and MIS in receiving the Nation’s highest civilian award. The video was presented as part of the CGM Hawaii luncheon held on December 17, 2011, to an audience of more than 3,000. The CGM Tribute was produced by Oz Go, director/writer of 1001 Stories.
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Nisei Legacy Center Project Announced
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Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Honors Nisei Veterans
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Rocky Matayoshi Receives The DSC: June 7, 2011
Technical Sergeant Shinyei Rocky Matayoshi, 442nd RCT, Company G, was awarded today the Army’s Distinguished Service Cross at the Hall of Heroes, Pentagon. This is the 29th DSC awarded to the 100th Battalion/442nd RCT.
In addition to the DSC, Matayoshi’s awards include the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, the Purple Heart Medal, the Distinguished Unit Citation and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
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*Go For Broke* Heroes Floral Tribute, Memorial Day 2011
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Congresswoman Mazie Hirono Honors *Go For Broke* Japanese-American WWII Veterans
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