This year’s annual banquet honoring the veterans was held at the Pacific Beach Hotel on Sunday, March 28, 2010. The theme for the event was, “Sentimental Journey, a Musical Tribute to the 442nd RCT Veterans”. Over 700 veterans, families and friends attended the banquet.
442nd RCT, 67th Anniversary Banquet: Photo Collection
Photographers: Clyde Sugimoto, Wayne Iha, Terry Takaki, Lowell Thom. Click to view photos..
Honolulu- On Sunday, March 24, 2013, the 442nd’s 70th Anniversary Banquet was held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Over 1,100 veterans, families and friends attended the celebration. From the start, the program revolved around the theme, “The Legacy Lives On”, honoring the veterans and sending a clear message: the story of the 442 will live on through the efforts of the next generation. The program also included a special tribute to the late Senator Daniel Inouye, with the keynote speech delivered by Irene Hirano Inouye.
Here are photos taken of the event, compliments of Clyde Sugimoto, Pat Thompson, Wayne Iha, Lowell Thom, Hal Ing, Terry Takaki, and Stan Oka. Click below to open.
