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MON'l'HLY NEWS

FROM THE EDITOR'S PUKA By Ray and AId Nosaka

We understand that the response to our appeal to all descendants of Club 100 has been "pretty good" but could be better. We would like to stress the importance of what it means to have the sons, daughters, and grandchildren join the Club 100. They are needed to perpefuate the legacy of the history and ideals of the 1 ~Oth, and to eventually become the beneficiarieS and custodians of this property and clubhouse, which is a second home to the veterans. Again, we are appealing to all of you descendants to sign up to join Club 100. Be proud of your history! Help perpetuate the legacy. The old soldiers may fade away, but the heritage they leave here will always be an inspiration and shining star.

JOINT VENTURE EVENT:

The Veterans of the 100th, and the Sons and Daughters are planning a joint activity in the way of a family picnic on Sunday, August 12 on the grounds of the DAV at Keehi Lagoon. This event is an all out effort to help promote a closer relationship between both parties, and for everyone to have fun and fellowship Games and other activities for the young and old are being planned, and everyone is asked to volunteer any talent you might have in playing the games, musical entertainment, catching fish, etc. etc. Look for the registration form elsewhere in this issue, and sign up. Hasn't it been a long time since you last went to a good old-fashioned picnic where "food, fun, and fellowship" are the main courses for the day?

Mahalo to the following PPP volunteers who came out to collate and mail out the May issue on April ~1 26th: Bernard Akamine, Akira Akimoto, Otomatsu Aoki, Alfred Arakaki, Robert Arakaki, Kunio Fujimoto, Tom Fujise, Mary Hamasaki, Ted Hamasu, Michael Hamamoto, Tokuichi Hayashi, Ed Ikuma, Isamu Inouye, Sally Inouye, Shigeru Inouye, Masaru Kadamoto, Seiso Kamishita, Lawrence & Regina Kamiya, Robert Kapunai, Gladys Kawakami, Arthur Komiyama, Susumu Kunishige, Don and Kimi Matsuda, Toshio Mizusawa, Y. Mugitani, Joichi Muramatsu, Mitsuo Nagaki, Tom Nishioka, Ray and Aki Nosaka, Takeichi Onishi, Susumu Ota, Masa Saito, Leo Sato, Robert Sato, Hiromi Suehiro, Kazuto Shimizu, Goro Sumida, Mataki Takeshita, Yukio Tanji, Denis and Joy Teraoka, Masa Toma, Rikio and Evelyn Tsuda, Tom Tsubota, Ukichi Wozumi, Marie Yoneshige, Kaoru and Sadako Yonezawa. Guest: James Tanabe Also,special thanks to Philip Matsuyama who so generously has been donating juice and sodas for the PPP volunteers to enjoy.

59TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET and KAMEHAMEHA DAY PARADE

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The annual Kamehameha Day Parade will be held on June J'h, the same day as our banquet. The parade starts from King and Bishop Streets at 9:30, ending at Kapiolani Park. Please plan your departure time (from home) and your route to the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort accordingly.

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PRESIDENT'S REPORT by Stanley M. Akita

Our May BOD meeting was a rather quiet one, no "action." It was noted that the metal railings on our apartment are starting to rust. When it rains it stains the side of the building. It is starting to look like a third world freighter with rust stains allover the side. We are looking for ways to remedy the cause to prevent further damage.

Board member Denis Teraoka is presently in the process of looking through our By-laws to correct any ambiguity or discrepancies and will bring it up to the board for discussion. Members will be notified of any changes to our By-laws. By the time you read this, some members of the l00tb Infantry Bn. will

. have received the Thank You Certificate frQm the French Government. The veterans who requested the certificate went to the State Capitol on May 26 and were presented the certificate by a representative of the French Embassy.

For those of you who sent the [Thank You Certificate] application form in late, we checked with Walter Ozawa of the State of Hawaii Office of Veterans Services and we were told that there will most likely be another presentation at a later date. .

The flag in front of our building is waving again. We finally installed a new pulley and got a new rope. As stated earlier, this month's meeting started quietly and ended quietly. After adjournment, the members enjoyed a chop sui lunch ordered by our Sec.trreas. Hiromi Suehiro who's a chop sui gourmet.

SECRETARY'S REPORT by Amanda De Ponte

CLUB 100 Barbara C. Muramoto (in memory of Sakae Takahashi) $25 l'rancis I. ~S>c:Uab M.· Sogi ·(itrmemofTOtSakae.l'akabashi}.=~ .. $200. --~ -"-=~~~=~~-===+-== Clarence & Nancy Taba (in memory ofSakae Takahashi) $100 Kunimitsu Tamai (in memory of Jessie S. Tarnai) $100 Stanley Akita (in memory of Takes hi "Lefty" Kimura) $30 Yukie Akita (in memory of Takes hi "Lefty" Kimura)· $30 Takeshi Teshima (in memory ofSakae Takahashi) $100

,c PukaPuka Parade Nellie Kikue Kiyota $50 Kenneth K. I. Mun (in memory ofMasayoshi Nakano "C") $50

Sons & Daughten Thomas Nakamura

. Hidoo Nakamine HumiIha Baker Chapter Baker Chapter Baker Chapter F Company (Oahu) F Company (Oahu) F Company (Statewide) F Company (Statewide)

$75 (S & D picnic) (in memory of Beatrice K. Higa) $40 (scholarship fund)

(in memory ofKenichi Iha) $100 (scholarship fund) (in memory of Walter Furukawa) $100 (scholarship fund) (in memory of Sakae Takahashi) $25 (scholarship fund)

(in memory of Taro Suzuki) $25 (scholarship fund) (in memory of Sakae Takahashi) $25 (scholarship fund)

(in memory of Helen Soo) $25 (scholarship fund) (in memory of Sakae Takahashi) _ $25 (scholarship fund)

(in memory of Helen Soo) $25 (scholarship fund)

Spkae Takphashi Scholanhip Fund Kronick Charitable Trust $1,000

$100 $200

Oswald & Sylvia Kawahara Kenneth & Janet Otagaki

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OUR SALUTE TO SAKAE TAKAHASBI

A few months ago we started writing an article about Sakae Takahashi. It was to be a tnbute to him while he was alive, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and comradeship among the 100th veterans. Regrettably, as fate would have it, this article becomes a eulogy instead. Nonetheless, we want to celebrate bis life-a remarkable one of commitment and service to the people of Hawaii, and the lasting legacy he left for generations to come.

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Sakae Takahashi, a barefoot country boy growing up in the plantation town of Makaweli, Kauai, didn't own a pair of shoes until he graduated high school and came to Honolulu to attend the University of Hawaii. Even then, he said the shoes just "pinched and hurt."

Owing high school his budding leadership was evident when he was elected student body vice­president of the newly established Waimea High School. Also, a treasured memory among his friends was the winning touchdown Sakae made ~ the more e~en~ varsity football team

by Joy Teraoka

Deeember 8, 1919 - April IS, 2001

Sakae Takahashi, circa 1942 Just before going to battle

from Kauai High. Sakae chuckled in characteristic modesty, "When my teammate blocked KaUai High's punt, I was playing right end and just fell on the ball in the end zone for a touch down." But for Waimea High School and its junior-year football players, that one and only score for the whole game, was a great victory.

Perhaps it was in this close knit, small town atmosphere where Takahuhi's character and sense of solid traditional values were molded. Besides being imbued with Japanese ethics of on, girl, and oyakoko, Sakae believed in loyalty, honesty, commitment, integrity, camaraderie and community-attributes which carried him through life. And he did this with quiet confidence, with no pomposity, no display of self-importance.

Dw'ing his fifth year at University of Hawaii with a major in agriculture, Sakae began provisional teaching at Aiea Junior High School. Also, while in college, he enrolled in the ROTC program and with advanced training, earned a reserve officer's commission as a 2nd lieutenant Upon graduation, Sakae said his only concern at that time was to find a job.

Then the bombs fell on Pearl Harbor, and changed the direction of many lives thereafter. As a commissioned reserve officer, Sakae wrote to Lt. General Delos Emmons to ask for orders. The very next day, he received orders to report for duty. Sakae served in the Hawaii Territorial Guard until December 21, 1941. Thereupon he was assigned to the 299tb Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army, which was made up of outer Island residents while the 298th Infantry Regiment was comprised of men from Oahu

In this turmoil, although no acts of sabotage by AJA were committed, waves of rumors and lies swept across the Islands, casting suspicion and distrust upon all those of Japanese descent. On December 7, the AlA soldiers were guarding the beaches from the enemy. A few days later, their rifles were taken away from them and they themselves were looked upon with mistrust. In Washington, the top brass seesawed back and forth, trying to decide what to do about all these AJA soldiers. At one point, all AJA in the Hawaii Territorial Guard were discharged even though they comprised one-third of the outfit. Only through strong petition by some of Hawaii's powerful, respected groups and individuals who vouched for the AJA's loyalty and their desire to serve the country, were they recalled for military duty.

Fearing the Hawaiian Islands might be invaded by the Japanese and further fearing there might be confusion in identifying the AlA soldiers from the enemy, Emmons requested that the Japanese American soldiers be sent to the Mainland as the Hawaii Provisional Infantry Battalion. Another

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reason influencing this viewpoint was the existing doubt about the loyalty and trustworthiness of the AJA under wartime conditions. Initially, Sakae was against the idea of a separate, segregated army group for the AJA. He wanted to serve and be treated as an American in the army of the United States. Eventually, in retrospect, Sakae believed the segregated AJA unit provided the opportunity for the Nisei to prove their loyalty and demonstrate their courage and trustworthiness.

On June 5, 1942, the S.S. Moo; departed surreptitiously in darkness for California with the Hawaii Provisional Infantry Battalion aboard. Lt Col. Farrant L. Turner headed the Battalion with Major James W. Lovell as his assistant Sakae was among the 16 Nisei officers on board On June 12, when they reached Oakland, the group was officially designated as the l00th Infantry Battalion (Separate). However, even as they docked, the men were ordered to remain below deck until darkness fell. Then they were hustled ontO trains with window blinds drawn so no outsiders could detect them. Three train loads, taking different cross country routes, carried them to far off Camp McCoy in Wisconsin. For the officers and enlisted men, not knowing what fate lay ahead made this a particularly suspenseful journey.

For the next six months, it was here at Camp McCoy that the 100th trained intensively in the scorching heat of summer and the biting cold of winter where they experienced their first snow.

On June 2, the "One Pub Puka" (100th, in Hawaiian pidgin) was again on a train to Camp Shelby, Mississippi. The men were being groomed for overseas combat, drilling under even harsher and more rigorous conditions. Along with Lt Henry Kawano, Sakae was sent to Ft. Benning (Georgia) Officers Training School for more specialized training. Its motto for leadership training was "Follow Me." Sakae learned that to be a good leader one takes the position his men will follow where he leads. But Sakae emphasized that in actual battle that adage does not always apply because there are times when the leader has to control his men and guide them as to how they should be deployed Essentially, the mark of a good leader is how he uses his troops. What matters is "conservation of assets" -keeping watch of what properties, ammunition, and weapons you have at your disposal, and "conservation of people" -keeping watch of your troops. Another important principle in battle is "do the greatest damage you can to the enemy with the least damage to your own troops."

Finally, in August 1943, the lOOth left the Ulllited States for overseas duty,landing in Oran, Africa. Lt. Col. Turner continued to declare that his men were ready and willing to fight in battle--not guard supply

_liJ!es_ or e!!emy~one!§~ __ T1J.!'!ler's efforts r~ted in the ! OQth becoJ.!1ing attache(Lto tlte hri.llUmt fighting men of Maj. Gen. Charles Ryder's 34th Red Bull Division. On September 13, 1943, the l00th headed for the battlefields of Italy.

Takahashi was with Company F at the beginning of their Italian campaigns. However, after the l00th and 34th Division suffered many casualties in their liberation of Salerno, Pozzilli, Hills 590 and 600, the men of Companies E and F were deployed to Companies A, B and C to recoup their ranks. It was after Hill 600 that 1st Lt.Takabasbi was assigned to Company B as commanding officer, replacing the injured Captain Taro Suzuki. Another officer, 1st. Lt. Young Oak Kim from Company E went to Company C. Eventually Kim became Takahashi's Intelligence Officer (8-2) and Operations Officer (8-3). working closely with him on many successful battle strategies. They had the highest respect for each other, and together formed a brilliant team in their fighting efforts. Kim planned the operations, and Takahashi carried them out. Takahashi complimented Kim, remarking he was "gutsy," and "a fighter."

In Italy and France, the men who fought under Takahashi have called him a "damn good leader," an "outstanding leader." He won the respect of his men because he in turn respected them Within Company B, Sakae recognized his capable leaders and gratefully acknowledged that he had the greatest number ofleaders under him.

Although the 100th fought many horrendous battles, for Takahashi the most traumatic and challenging in Italy was at Monte Cassino. He declared it a disaster. Even though the 100th and their supporting divisions literally fought an heroic uphill battle, the abbey was impregnable. The Allied troops fought against insurmountable odds, in mud, rain, sleet, and bitter cold, suffering many lost lives and casualties. Ultimately, after a forced retreat, it necessitated the forces of five Allied divisions and repeated bombings of the abbey to finally conquer Cassino. Takahashi shook his head in dismay as he reflected upon the tragedy of Cassino. Despite their initial defeat, the 100th won tremendous respect from top military leaders for its courageous and dauntless efforts in· battle. Just after Cassino, Sakae was promoted to the rank of captain on March 20, 1944.

In our discussion of what made the men such courageous soldiers, it was pointed out that most of the 100th came from close knit communities in Hawaii. Many knew each other before the war. A camaraderie developed during training that brought them closer together, in battle they knew each one depended upon the other. Even under fire in hazardous conditions, they would not abandon their fallen comrades, so committed was their brotherhood As their parents taught them not to bring shame upon

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their family names, they could not shirk their duty or be derelict in their conduct on the battlefield. To do less would be to lose face. They fought as a team to 'do their utmost to achieve their objective.

Another component of almost super human courage is, ironically, "fear." Takahashi analyzed it this way. Initially, you start out with fear of the dangers that constantly plague you-that something is going to happen to you. But there is that power within that takes control and you overcome that fear, making it possible for you to move ahead. He affirmed human beings develop that strength.. Also, after seeing the death and carnage about you, it gets to the point where you are driven by an obsession to kill the enemy. It is almost a madness.

During the war, three Distinguished Presidential Unit Citations were conferred upon the lOOth and 442nd. For the battle of Belvedere, the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) was awarded its first Presidential Unit Citation. In the ~k Remembrances (pp. 125.127). Shurei Hirozawa documents the fight for Belvedere in which Takahashi's Company B played a pivotal part in the success of this battle. Their mission was to get behind enemy lines, take the town of Belvedere, and cut off the main road to Sassetta. By using Company B's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd platoons in an enveloping three pronged maneuver, they succeeded brilliantly in carrying out their assigned mission. With the help of Companies A and C, the l00th also took the town of Sassetta. In this fierce 2-day battle, the 100th routed the Germans, sending them in complete disarray. The jerries suffered tremendous defeat, surrendering not only 10 kilometers of ground, but also large quantities of weapons, equipment, vehicles. The enemy counted 178 killed, 20 wounded and 74 captures. The l00th suffered four killed and seven wounded.

The 100thl442nd Infantry Regiment won their second Presidential Unit Citation for their heroic deeds at Bruyeres and Biffontaine in Fmnce. Although Takahashi was injured in the fighting at Bruyeres and did not participate in the l00th's return to Italy for the attack on the German Gothic Line, the men of the lOOthl442nd Regimental Combat Team won a third Presidential Unit Citation for this campaign.

Remarkably, four of the recent Medal of Honor recipients were from Takahashi's Company B~~2nd Lt Yeiki Kobashigawa, Pvt. Shinyei Nakamine, Lt Alan Oham, and Pvt. Mikio Hasemoto. Takahashi explained that although there were many exceptional acts of heroism among all the units, he insisted his leaders document in writing the actions of his men that might warrant the awarding of the Distinguished Service Cross or other medals. Because of these preserved records, he was able to initiate the recommendations for his MOH recipients. Here, again, Takahashi's foresight proved right on the mark

During the freezing winter fighting in Bruyeres, both Takahashi and Young Ok Kim were il\iured. Takahashi was transferred to a hospital in the east coast of the United States. Among other AlA soldiers recuperating there was a young officer of the 442nd-Daniel Inouye. Here within these hospital walls, the young soldiers began to question what, if anything, were their sacrifices and efforts for. In long discussions, the men analyzed the AlA's future possibilities back in Hawaii. Matured on the battlefields, more serious and focused on what their mission in public life might be, they concluded that to improve the quality of their lives and win social, and economic equality, the Nisei would have to do it through political means-rebuild the Democratic Party, backed by the returning AlA veterans of World Wa,rII.

On a less serious note, while convalescing. Sakae and another army buddy, Halo Hirose, rode up to the YWCA in New York "to meet some girls." Sakae's date was blonde, beautiful and bright And Bette was her name. Surely it was fate. They must have had a great time, because eventually she became his wife and companion for S4 years of married bliss.

After his discharge, Sakae returned briefly to Hawaii, then applied under the 01 Bill to Rutgers University School of Law. In 1948, he returned to Hawaii with a law degree and worked for Attorney's Office of the City and County of Honolulu.

Upon his return to Hawaii with his new bride, Sakae soon became involved in reorganizing the Democratic Party with a whole new group of enthusiastic AJA vetemns. Among those young motivated vetemns were Daniel Inouye, Dan Aoki, Mike Tokunaga, Elton Sakamoto, Taro Suyenaga, to name just a few. John Bums, a liberal haole, also believed that a new revitalized Democratic Party could diminish the stronghold of the Republican Party that was so entrenched in the politics of Hawaii. Dramatic social, and economic changes were also taking place in the Islands-unionization, entrepreneurship, and democratization.

In the early post~war years, despite their return as heroes, many young Nisei men found that even with professional status, they encountered difficulty in getting loans, or getting ahead economically. The AlA realized that by pooling the Democratic Party, unions, and liberal factions together, they could become a recognized force in Island government. Sakae focused his energies toward representing the everyday working classes.

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In 1950 he won a seat on the Board of Supervisors for the City and County of Honolulu and served for a year. In 1952, Governor Oren E. Long appointed him Treasurer of the Territory of Hawaii. Sakae won the distinctive honor of being the youngest and the first AJA to be appointed to the Governor's cabinet. Other young AlA also ran successfully for political positions that quickly enhanced the position of the AlA community. and broke barriers that long held them down.

In 1949, Sakae, lacking both cash and credentials, could not qualify for a loan to buy a mere jacket at a Fort and Beretania clothing store. Others of Japanese descent were denied much needed loans to start businesses. These discouraging events convinced him more than ever of the need for a grass roots bank that would serve the small people. With unflagging determination, he and his colleague, Elton Sakamoto, vowed to work toward establishing such a bank. Gradually, his advancing career as Territorial Treasurer (1952-531 as Territorial Senator (1954-59), and as State Senator (1960-74) gave him the experience and contacts needed to guide them in their planning.

In A History o/Service: The Central Pacific Bank Story 1954-1994. Arnold Hiura with Glen Grant trace the fascinating history of Hawaii's third largest financial institution. Takahashi, Sakamoto, and Danny Inouye were the visionaries who gathered together a dedicated group of outstanding Issei and Nisei to initiate this dream. In the early, lean years, their "board meetings" were held under the trees at Ala Moana Park while eating plate lunches. Eventually, Mitsuyuki Kido invited them to his home for weekly gatherings to seriously continue their pUlSuit. This was the initial stage of Central Pacific Bank. Their plans gathered momentum. Through concerted effort, these young men solicited stockholders throughout the Island, and succeeded in raising the needed capital from the Japanese community. Ironically, many of these young pioneer bankers could not afford to buy the initial stock offering on their own, so they pooled or borrowed from family members to buy the minimum amount. With the experienced management of Japan's Sumitomo Bank backing them, Central Pacific Bank finally received its charter on January 29, 1954, becoming the first bank to open in Hawaii since 1935.

Against all odds, Takahasbi's dream became a reality. He played a major role in every important phase of planning and management, of securing its first place of business from the Yee family on King and Smith Streets, and of purchasing the property on A1akea and King on which Central Pacific Bank erected its 22-story main office building. From 1954 to 1989 Sakae was instrumental in guiding this institution into becoming one of the largest banks serving the people of Hawaii. Indeed, this was the c11lmination of Takahashi's dreams, ideals and values--of serving and representing the people of our Islands 011 equal terms, whether they be a barefoot country boy ora-U.S. Senator.-~ --- --~ - ------

Throughout the years, Takahashi served as a director, trustee, or board member of several large corporations and organizations such as Hawaiian Airlines, Security Title Corporation, the Japanese Cultural Center, and the Hawaii Army Museum Society. Until 1967 he remained a U.S. Army Reserve officer, retiring with the rank of colonel. He won numerous medals and awards for distinguished service during war and peace from both the U.S. and Japanese governments. He was a member of many veterans groups. Following the l00th Infantry Battalion's motto of "For Continuing Service," Sakae exemplified this ideal in every way.

To cap all his laurels, Sakae was a dedicated family man, who basked in the warm love of his wife, his four children, and numerous grandchildren He had it all; he did it all; and he deserved it all.

In our interview with Sakae, one of the lasting impressions that remain of this truly great man was his genuine lack of pretension in speech and manner. He was confident but unassuming. Quiet yet forceful. A very caring person, rarely calling attention to himself. He was truly a "gem."

We salute you, Sakae, the epitome of what the 100th Infantry Battalion stood for-loyalty, courage, strength, sacrifice and service. You were our leader and comrade in both war and peace. Your presence will, indeed, be missed. You are surely the "wind beneath our wings."

(This article is based on a personal interview with Sakae Takahashi on April II, 2001, at Club 100, with Kenneth Otagaki and Shurei Hirozawa, his very close and long time friends. Other information was gathered from Remembrances: lOOth I,gantry Battalion, 50th Anniversary Celebration, 1942-1992 publisbed by the 100th Infantry Battalion Publication Committee; The Central PacifIC Bank Story: 1954-1994 by Arnold Hiura with Glen L. Grant, 1994; Unlikely Liberators: The Men o/the lOOth and 442ndby Masayo Duus, 1983; G%r Broke by Chester Tanalals 1982; I Can Never Forget: Men of the l00thl442ndby Thelma Chang, 1991; Japanese Eyes. American Heart:·Personal ReflectiOns 0/ Hawaii's World Wor II Nisei Soldiers, compiled by the Hawaii Nikkei History Editorial Board, 1998.)

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DOG CHAPTER NEWS by Belen Nikaido

Our meeting on April 21st was attended by the following members and wives: Saburo Nishime, "]its" Yoshida, Martin To~ Denis Teraoka, Etsuro Seldya, "Doc" Hosaka, Mary Hamasaki and Helen Nikaido. It was good to see Etsu. He dropped by on his way back from swimming at Ala Moana Beach.

Recently, while shopping at Longs Kaimuki, I met Richard "Japan" Nakahara and his wife. They are jolly as ever. "Japan" says he doesn't drive anymore. He misses his karaoke gang and the boys, and he said to say "hellon to all of you.

I haven't talked to Richard and M()moyo Endo for awhile, so I called to see how they were coming along. She says, despite their medical problems, they manage to get around with their walkers. Take caret

Mary Hamasaki left for the Mainland on May 14th. She'll be in California for about three weeks to help her sister.

REMlNDER: "OPe" BlRANAKA'S ONE PUKA PUKA JAPAN TOUR - MEETING IS JUNE 20, AT 10:30 A.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM.

FOX COMPANY NEWS by Kenneth M. Higa

After going into a deep, deep slumber for a much longer time than the normal hibernating period, the Fox Company reporter finally emerged from his winter quarters. He had a rude awakening. He learned that the Grim Reaper had struck the Fox Clan three times within a month.

The first fatalitY: On March 19, Kenichi "Kenbo" Iha, a retired electrician for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, passed away at the Kaiser Medical Center. Kenbo, a Koloa, Kauai native, served as an assistant squad leader in the second platoon. He was a very active club member who hardly ever missed a meeting or an annual reunion, and gave a helping hand whenever we needed one. Kenbo was a true­blue F Trooper until the end.

The second: On April 16, Sakae Takahashi, a retired attorney, bank executive, state senator and treasurer, passes away at the Straub Clinic and Hospital. As soldiers of F Company, we respected Sakae and held him in high esteem for his brilliant and outstanding display of comage and leadership in combat, and as veterans of the F Company Club, we admired him for his "down-to-earthn demeanor as one of the boys of F Troop. Although Sakae, who grew up in a plantation village in Makaweli, Kauai, became one of the highly profiled AJAs of our generation, he never conducted himself as a high muck-a­muck among us. His death has certainly created an irreplaceable void in our ranks. He shall be truly missed.

The third: On April 19, Helen Seo, wife of Tadao Seo and an auxiliary member of F Troop, passed away at the Kuakini Medical Center. She was the retired owner of Helen's Barber Shop in Kailua. Helen took an active part in her husband's outfit, attending meetings and annual reunions quite regularly. Accompanied by her husband, she used to drive all the way from Kailua to help decorate the graves of our fallen comrades and spouses at the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl for Club 100's annual memorial services. We will miss her help this year and thereafter.

To the Iha, Seo and TaJcahashi families and relatives, we extend oUT deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved ones. May they rest in peace.

At Sakae's memorial service, it was wonderful to see Oswald Kawahara, the Florida Fox, looking pretty good for a fellow who had undergone major surgery only two months earlier. He was elated when the doctor gave him the green light to fly to Honolulu to pay his last respects to an officer and a gentleman who took Oswald under his wing in the army. Sakae was a rather figure to the Florida Fox.

It was also nice to see Kay Kamishita looking real good at the memorial service for Kenbo, Sakae, and Helen. She must be getting lots ofTLC from Seiso since her heart bypass surgery last October.

Charles and Ethel Nishimura are very sorry that they were not able to attend all the memorial services. Besides having hip joint pain, he is having problems with his eyes. He had cataract surgery but instead of being able to see things more clearly, now everything is like a big blur. Charles is frustrated because he hasn't been able to read the paper for more than a month, but the most frustrating for the poor guy is

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that he cannot do his favorite pastime-going to shopping malls watching the pretty babes passing by. Brab, no huhu, just kiddingl

Many thanks to Bernard Akamine for bringing the colors to Kenbo's and Sakae's memorial inumment services. We certainly appreciate your kokua very much.

KAUAICHAPTERNEWS by Tsugi Takemoto

Our Mother'slFather's Day luncheon was held on May 6 at the Kauai Lagoon Terrace Restaurant for a buffet luncheon. In charge were Mildred Iwai, chairw~ with helpers Doris Shimabukuro, Kazue Kawamoto, Dorothy Matsushige and Yoshie Nishio.

To look more official, we have named a Board of Directors, as required by law. Those serving this year are Muggsy Morikawa, Maxie Mukai, Tsugi Takemoto, Mako Takiguchi, Kazu Senda, Choichi Shimabukuro and Larry Sakoda.

As most of the l00th vets are over 80 years of age, it was nice to find that four of them--Monty Nishiie, Jack Hada, Bunkichi Matsuyoshi and Larry Sakoda--showed up for work Saturday at the Kauai Veterans Cemetery recently. Just remember your work is appreci~ but if there are 4,000 veterans on Kauai, just take it easy. Give them all a chance to help.

We see fewer of our members attending meetings as one by one they are showing the signs of age. We even have one widow and a wife in a care home. Slowly, we are getting there.

(Editor's note: The above report was not received in time for the May issue of the PPP.)

Congratulations to Trudy Senda who was sworn in as Kauai's newest district court judge on Friday, May 10. Trudy is the first woman to be a full-time judge on Kauai. She is the daughter ofKazu and Norma Senda of Lihue.

The Kauai 100th eqjoyed a lovely buffet lunch at the Kauai Lagoon Terrace Restaurant on May 6, Sunday, to celebrate Mother'slFather's Day. The women in charge had lucky numbers galore. Prizes

---were the lovely ammyUis -donated by Seichi Hoasbi, a the miniature celemus (1) tree-sJl8jled 1I0wers, presented by Kazue Kawamoto, a box of cookies or caramel popcorn and jumbo peanuts presented by the veterans, two lovely crocheted doilies from Doris Shimabukuro, a lady's baseball cap which had the l00th insignia and "Women's Auxiliary" written on it, and kabocha squash and long squash grow by Kungo Iwai (Wally had me saving the seeds as our stores don't carry it).

The committee members were Mildred Iwai, Kazue Kawamoto, Doris Shimabukuro and Dorothy Matsushige.

The meetings for the rest of the year are as follows: June 17, August 19, October 21 and December 16. The June one will be at Wong's (Omoide) as we can order our lunch and go to the back of the dining area and have our meeting.

MAm CBAPTERNEWS by Tom Nagata

Maui Chapter members held a Mother's Day luncheon at the Maui Beach Hotel Poolside Terrace Restaurant on Tuesday, May 15. Chairman Satoji Arisumi, with his wife Ann assisting, did a great job in making this luncheon a memorable day of eqjoyment. Chapter president Stanley Izumigawa made a brief opening statement followed by Arisumi calling on Wataru Kaneshina to bless the food. Wives and widows were first in line at the buffet table with members following.

Comedian Frank DeLima made a swprise appearance after lunch and entertained us for half an hour. Ann Arisumi, Lillian Maeda, and Thelma Iwami made generous donations of party favors for the ladies attending, and led in entertaining story telling about what they were taught from their mothers in cooking, sewing and other useful skills; and other ladies contributed in story telling. There were 19 members, 16 wives and 11 widows present The widows also contributed toward the expense of the lunch by paying $5.00 each.

Our get well wishes go to Katsumi Hanad&, who had major heart surgery recently and was not able to attend our Mother's Day luncheon.

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A recent visitor to Maui was Norma Mitchell Peterson of California. Her father is Lt Norman Mitchell who joined C Company, tOOth Infantry Battalion when we moved to Camp Shelby in January, 1943. He was seriously wounded in battle during -the Rome-Arno campaign in the summer of 1944. Tsukio Yamagata and Masao Sato were able to meet with her for a couple of hours at the Maui Plantation House at Waikapu. Lt Mitchell is now 88 years of age and lives in California. '

Michiyo Yamada, age 85, died Mi.y 19,2001, at Hale Makua, Kahului. The funeral service was held at lao Congregational Church, Wailuku, with burial in the MaW Veterans Cemetery, Makawao. We extend our deepest sympathy to Tom Yamada and family.

Our next scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, July 10th, at 11 a.m. at the Asian Cuisine and Sports Bar Restaurant in Kahului. There will be-a $3.00 assessment for all members, wives and widows.

BA W AD CHAPTER (via, the Internet) by Jimmy Maeda

I have been asked by a Mend, Stanley Toyama of HUo. to assist with a project pertainins to Santa Fe Internment Camp (SPIe) in New Mexico during World War ll. I beHeve that there are some readers in the State of Hawaii and U.S. Mainland who might be able to help the cause. Please, read the article and you might know someone who knows the Santa Fe Interment Camp. The Puka Puka Parade with its Hawaii and mainland U.S readers should be able to help the committee. James S. Maeda, Reporter

Dear Editor: My reason for wrltins is to contact your readers who had fathers, t'athers-in~law, grandfkthers, uncles

or 8unIIy Mends who were sent to the Santa Fe Internment Camp (SPIC) In New Mexico durina World War ll. In the past year a committee of public omclals and private citizens In New Mexico pined approval of the Santa Fe City CouncIllO install an historical marker In a park at the fbrmer site of the SPIC. The committee is now working with a contractor on an overall design for the land the city has allocated for the marker. I wiD sladly share a copy of the proposed inscription with anyone who may be interested.

A good fiienc:I of mine Colonel Joe K Ando USAF-Ret'd, whose father was Interned at SFIC Is serving as chairman of the SFIC Marker Conunittee. He Dves in Albuquerque, just "down the roadu

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fi'om Santa Fe, and has sent me his letter, which shows how you readers and their families may help. We have been workinS to set a historical marker placed at Santa Fe Internment Camp (SFIC). The

proposed marker site Is on a bill, overlookins the former camp and <in sisht of) the beaudtbl Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east. We are in the ftmcI raising pbase and want to sive the ftunilies of former internees an opportunity to participate in the project. This project started out as a hobby. It was almost a mystery as to where' the camp was actually located. lbave been researching this camp for a number of years and accumulated many artifacts, photos and oral histories. Until 1998, the campsite was not known and most of Santa Fe recalled that it was a Japanese POW Camp. Prior to 1998, there have been family members of Internees fi'om different parts of the country visitins. Copies of some diaries written by the internees have been siven.

I've promised Joe Ando that ru talk to as many ftunily members of former SFIC internees as I can because I firmly support his efforts to estabHsh the historical marker and to compile a pictorial history of SPIC. The marker will read In part: "This marker is placed here as a reminder that history is a valuable teacher only if we do not fbrset the past: I will appreciate havins anyone with pictures, articles or oral histories to share contact me at 1463 Wailuku Drive, Hilo, m 96720. Phone (808) 969-7394, e-mail hllotoyss@aol.com. Thank you very much. STAN TOYAMA Lt. Col. USAF (Retired) lIi1e. Hawaii 96720

Members of Hawaii Chapter extend prayers of condolence to the families of the late Capt. Sakae Takahashi and Major James Lovell. Both men died in Honolulu, Sakae at ase 81 years and James at age 94 years. Saku and Jim were still active with Club ,too and died durlns the month of April. "Surely. goodness and mercy shall foHow me aU the days of aiy life, and I shall dweH in the house of the Lord my whole Ufe Ions." Ps.23-6

Sick Bay: Masao Kop 94 years, retired captain of the IOOth In! Dn. had a stroke and was confined In the HUo Medical Center. He will soon be moved in to a rehabilitation center. Bob Ishimaru (Co. D) is now Soing to the Adult Care Center on Waianuene Street and is on the road to recovery.

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RURAL .CHAPTER NEWS By SU5umu Ota

At Ted Hamasu's request, I am going to share with you some of the things Margaret and I did and some of the things we saw on our recent trip to Arlington, Virginia and Washington D.C. The prime reason for this trip was to visi~ our daughter, Christine and her husband Dean DeRosa, and our twin granddaughters, Jennifer and Kimberly.

On our first evening in D. C., we had an enjoyable dinner at "Pier 7" on the Potomac River where we watched the parade of boats pass by. The next day we enjoyed the beautiful cherry blossoms near the Washington Monument. We saw the different kinds of cherry blossoms and learned to distinguish them by names, colors, and shapes. This was a beautiful experience.

The next couple of days were spent in Richmond, Va and at the Botanical Gardens where we elijoyed seeing some more beautiful flowers and walking around the man-made lake. From here we drove to Moticello and then to the National Zoo. We wanted to see the new pandas, but the parking lots were all full, so we went instead to the Japanese-American Monument which was dedicated last November. The construction was still going on so it was a mess and fenced up. We did, however, see about ten beautiful cherry blossoms trees along the east side of the monument

We spent a few more days in Arlington before heading for home in Hawaii. In closing, I would like to make a personal plea to the Rural Chapter members. Please try to come

out to the meetings to show your appreciation to the officers, especially to President Ted Hamasu, for all of the time and effort they put in to serving us. Thank. you, Ted, 8l\d your officers!..

RURAL CHAPTER NEWS CONTINUES with Ted Hamasu: We all know that we cannot live forever, but when one of our comrades passes away, we are deeply saddened .. On 13 April, I met Sakae Takahashi and we talked for a few minutes then parted. A few days later I could not believe that he had passed away. Then another news shocked me - that Major Lovell died. All of a sudden it seemed that our comrades were departing this earth at a faster rate that ever before. We in Rural Chapter express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. May they rest in peace.

Oscar Fukino was admitted to the Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi recently. I visited him once in the hospital but have not been able to contact liim since his discharge. Oscar, we are waiting to hear how you are doing._ .

The S & D of the 100th Inf. Bn are sponsoring a "getting to know you" picnic at the DA V Keehi Lagoon facilities on Sunday, 12 August, 01 from 9 o'clock a.m. All members, wives, widows, children, grandchildren and great grand children are invited, so you all come, okay? Volunteers are needed to help with the various committees· --- if you are available, please call Ann Kabasawa @ 734-0841 or call Ted Hamasau 455-3341.

The other day I heard that James Kitashima, our bugler, moved tip to Mililani because he cannot drive anymore because of bad hearing. I called him and he told me that when you get" makule, all kinds of humbug get a hold of you and won't let go". He was joking and told me "don't get old". So I asked him how old he is and he said 83. When I told him I am 82 he says "eh you still young yet, so don't get old" Gambare, Kitashima.!

Thank you, Susumu Ola, for pinch hitting for me. I appreciate your kokua very much.

BAKER CHAPTER NEWS By Bernard Akamine

Our condolences to the families of the late Sakae Takahashi and Poka Anamizu. Both were memorialized with beautiful services attended by club members, families, and hundreds of friends.

Recently widowed Mrs. Carollnafuku donated $200.00 in memory of James and Mrs. Hume Iha donated $100.00 in memory of Ken. Coming all the way from Struthers, Ohio to attend the service for Poka Anamizu was James Metcalf. He was our former C.O. and very close friends with Poka. In his memory, James made a $250.00 donation. James was also able to attend the Baker family night which was held on April 22od

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holding on to their lucky number tickets. $20.00 cash donations were received from Sonsei Nakamura, Masa Toma, Mark Arakaki, & Alvin Katahara; $10.00 donations received from Tokuji Ono, Rikio Tsuda, James Metcal~ Alvin Katahara; Bag of rice, Jo Muramatsu; 3 dust pan sets, 2 potted plants, namasu and kimchee, Bernard Akamine; two 12 rolls toilet paper, Ken Muroshige; 20 # Rice, Lefty Tanigawa and 20# rice, Tom Tsubota; Jello, Tsukemono and $10.00 cash , Robert & Nancy Arakaki; Flowers, Esther and John Costa; Anpan, Chinese mochi rice. Candace & Carl Sakuda; 5 cans corned beef & $10.00 cash, Vivian Nakamura; 12 rolls Scott paper towel, Raymond Nosaka; 3 cases Ice Tea, Cecilly Tanaka; Mochi, Marie Yoneshige; 3 bottles Vodka, Nick Nakabayashi; 2 doz Andagi, door prizes, juice and paper goods, Drusilla and Stanley Tanaka. There were also many donations of desserts and door prizes from anonymous givers.

Do not forget to sign up for the Club 100 picnic to be held on Sunday, August 12 at the DAV Las Banos Hall, Keehi Lagoon, starting at 9:00 o'clock a.m .

. CHARLIE CHAPTER NEWS (via the internet) by Warren Iwai

MEETING: Fourteen (14) people attended the meeting including Skip Tomiyama, wife of "Papoose" Tomiyama. Robert Takato was present for the second time this year thanks to the day off he received. The issue of amendment to the By-Laws on January 12,2001 was brought up again. The "cn Chapter's position is that the Board of Directors did not fully comply with the procedure contained in Article XXI of the By-Laws, specifically that portion that requires that the amendments be submitted to the Chapters for discussion and recommendation. Our president, Kazuto Shimizu was instructed to present our Chapter's position to the Board at the next meeting. Our "Bento Fund" was fattened by SI50.00 ftom donations ofS30.00 each from Lawrence Kamiya, Yoshio Anzai, Hiromi Suehiro, Kazuto Shimizu and Warren lwai.

Takeshi "Lefty" Kimura passed away on April 23, 2001 at the St. Francis Hospice. Ins memorial service was held at the Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary on Sunday, April 29, 2001. Ins inumment services with full military honors was held on Tuesday, May 1st at the National Cemetery at Punchbowl. Our sincere condolences to Louise and the family. Our sincere sympathy to Jennifer Nakamura, Lefty's one and only granddaughter, who has so many happy memories of her grandpa. There was a great turn out by the men of Co. nc" to say mrewell to our buddy. Saburo Ishitani gave a touching speech of remembrance at the memorial service. The Chapter also assisted at the choba and other parts of the program. Lefty was a good man; someone you can always count on .. he was truly a mend and we will miss him.

I received a call from Hisako Kudo on Saturday, May 19 informing me that Francis Kudo, her husband, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2001 in Torrance, CA Memorial service plans were ·still pending" burial may be in Punchbowl. Francis has been living in California the last SO years but his heart was always in Hawaii. He became a life member of Charlie Chapter as soon as the life membership plan was enacted. In March 1993, he and Hisako celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki with his fiunily, friends and his comrades from Co. "C". Francis was the first field commissioned officer from Co. "C". This quiet, soft-spoken man showed his leadership quality when the going was the roughest. He was truly an officer and a gentleman. We have lost a great soldier and true friend. To Insako and the family our sincerest sympathy.

The ladies gathered on May 23rd at the L 'Uraku Restaurant for their luncheon. Hiromi Suehiro suggests that we have a luncheon with the ladies at the Hale Koa Restaurant. I think it is a great idea .. maybe sometime in July?

REMINDERS: MEMBERS, GET YOUR. SONS AND DAUGHTERS TO SIGN UP TO BE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF CLUB 100. MARK AUGUST 12th ON YOUR CALENDER AS PICNIC DAY (details will be issued soon).

NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, JUNE 18TH, SEE YOU THERE.

The PukaPuka Parade is the monthly newsletter of Oub 100, an association of World War II Veterans of the lOOth Infantry Battalion. Published at S20 Kamoku Street, Honolulu, Hi 96826.

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THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE 100m INF. BATTALION (via the internet)

by Mimi Nakano

Mahalo to: Bette Takahashi and her family for their generous donation to the Sons and Daughters Scholarship Fund in memory of Sakae Takahashi. Wilma loveD, her family and fiiends for their generous donations to the Sons and Daughters Scholanhip Fund in memory of Major lames. W. Lovell.

Renew friendships. establish new· connections and learn about the lOOth Infantry Battalion: A rewarding event awaits you. Reserve August 12, 2001, for the 1st Annual Club 100 and SODS and Daughters of the lOOth Infantry Battalion Picaic at the Kechi Lagoon-Los Banos Hall &om 9:00-3:00PM Bring your descendants. There will be lots of activities (games. fishing, etc.) and Frank Delima. Join the "Talk Story" sessions and expand your knowledge of the lOOth Infantry Battalion. Renew ftiendships. Establish new fiiendshipslconnections with Club 100 members and their fiunilies.

We look forward to seeing you and your fiuniiy. Volunteers orall ages are neededl Please Kolwa. Call one oftbe chairpersons iisted below: Logistics-tents, grills. toilets, etc.:

Food" Set up: Games-races: Donations" Prizes:

Wanen Yamamoto Bvelyn " Rikio Tsuda Bernard Akamine BertTumer Mimi Nakano

Clean-up: Robert Arakaki Picnic Chairperson: Ann Kabasawa

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732-S216 262-828S 734-8738 I 373-9S71 4SS-0341 737-S244 734-0841 737-4864

wyamamotol@co.honolulu.hi.us. entsuda(j}hawaii.rr.com Carl Tonaki It family 623-7402 btumer@aoI.com mnakano@bawaii.edu

annkaba@aloha.net annkaba@aloha.net.

·NBW· A new committee, Family Support, will host a MONTHY EVENTI To support the fiunilies of the Club 100 as they travail through difficult and challenging times, especially due to the passing of a family member. A FAMILY SUPPORT COMMITIEB has been organi~. Ms. Kimi Matsuda and Dr. Joyce Chinen, Ph.D. are co-cbairing this committee. Perpetuating "For Continuing ServiceD the motto of Club· 100, the co.mmitt~ ~ecided that on the fourth Sunday of each month, a Family Support workshop will be held. The 1st FaDilfY·Support R-venrwm reature-Ik-l.mda--Nishisa~ Oahu CoDege. Come and join us on June 24, 2001 &om 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. RSVP Kimi Matsuda @ 988-6S62 or Joyce Chinen @ 4S4-4720 by June 20, 2001. ALL CLUB 100 MEMBERS, their spouses and descendants are welcomed. Dr.Linda Nishigaya, Ph.D. wiD share how to cope during bereavement. Please RSVP by June 20,2001. Call Kimi @ 988-6S62 or Joyce @ 454-4720. If you need transportation to this event, please call Kimi or Joyce as sOon as possible. Sons and Daughters and Clubl00 members are needed to serve on this important committee. Call Kimi @ 988-6S62 or Joyce @ 4S4-4720 ..

··Special Preview Showing of Journey 0/ Honor. a documentary by Stuart Yamane·· August 4,2001, at Club 100. Doors will open at 6:30 PM. RSVP - Call Mimi 4SS-0341. To make this event a success. committee members (Club 100 members and descendants) arc needed. Call Mimi @. 4SS-0341 or e-mail mmI'Qmo@hawaii.edu.

ATTENTION, PLEASE

The Club 100/Sons and Daughters Picnic Committee is hard at work trying to coordinate all of the activities being planned for the picnic on Sunday, August 12. Volunteers are needed in these areas: Games, making musubi ( rice will be cooked at the hall), sharing of arts & crafts. etc. Please give Ann Kabasawa a call at 734-0841 or call anyone of the \X)mmittee members listed be low and join the volunteers: Ted Hamasu, Robert and Nancy Arakaki, Rild and Evelyn Tsuda, Mimi Nakano, Gordon Tanaka, Gary and Joyce Doi, Albert Turner, Carl Tonaki, Kimberly Tonaki, Shelley Santo, Bernard Akamine, Clayton Kamiya, Clyde Sugimoto, Ray & AId Nosaka and Ann Kabasawa. You will find the registration fonn elsewhere in this issue. Please complete one per family and send or bring it to the clubhouse with your payment by July 28th

• It was announced that Frank DeLima would make an appearance at our picnic. Also, it was announced that monetary donations are starting to come in to help offset the expected expenses.

Since this is a joint activity, the cooperation and participation of all Club 100 veterans, wives, widows, children and grandchildren. is needed to make this event a success. Let's relax and enjoy ourselves. Bring your fishing pole-and don't forget the suntan lotion. Mark your calendar nowll Aug. 12, 2001. 9 o'clock a.m.

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. FIRST ANNUAL CLUB i00/S0NS & DAUGHTERS PICNIC

Sunday,August12,2001 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

DAV Picnic Grounds at Los Banos Hall

Club 100, together with the Sons & Daughters organization, are planning a picnic. This joint effort will promote fellowship among all the chapters, as well as the Sons & Daughters Organization and their children. There will be lots of food, fun, games, prizes, arts and crafts. And even a fishing derbyll There will also be a "talk story" time with the Veterans as the storytellers. There will be a special appearance by Frank Delima during lunch. So mark your calendars, get your fishing poles ready, and join us for this family affair.

Please bring your own soft drinks, snacks, goza, and lots of energy and enthusiasm to enjoy the day. Of course, if you want to just lay around all day, that's okay too.

Cost: $6 per person. Children under 8 & over 89 are FREE.

Any donations of desserts, prizes, and $$$ will be greatly appreciated III

Please complete the following registration form and turn it in to the clubhouse with your payment. Make your check payable to: Sons & Daughters of the 100th Inf. Btn.­Picnic. You may also send it by mail to: Sons and Daughters, 516 Kamoku St. Apt 206, Honolulu, HI 96826. Payment must be received by Saturday, July 28. 2001.

If you have any questions. please call Ann Kabasawa at 734-0841 or e-mail at annkaba@aloha.net or Joyce Doi at 677-9398 or e-mail atjmdhawaii@yahoo.com

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Name: _____________________ Chapter: ___ _

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Number of People attending from 8 years and older: ____ x $6.00 = $ ___ _

Number of children under 8 years and over 89 attending: ____ _

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Archie ShUDichi Kamisato* . HQCompany Passes away March 6, 2001

Takeshi "Lefty" Kimura cCompany Passed away April 23, 2001

Nicholas Nakabayashi A Company Passed away April2&, 2001

Mits Fummoto A Company Passed away May 2, 2001

Francis M. Kudo CCompany Passed away May 17, 2001

Our deepest sympathy to all their family members

(*Announced in April 2001 issue)

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(donations continued) The following" for tbe James W. Lovell Scholanhip Fund ..

I) BUen and Robert Sup $25.00 2) Alfred Susa $20.00 3) Kimiko Sugamura $50.00 4) Sylvia Nakamoto $50.00 5) Walter and Gloria Odo $50.00 6) Franklin and Katherine Kikuchi $30.00 7) Clark Ikehara $25.00 .8) Tamie Hirai $25.00 9) Masao Yamaguchi $25.00 10)Edwin and Carol Honda $20.00 I I) Doris Yamaguchi $20.00 12)Richard and Mildred Hosaka $25.00 13) William and Florence Chuns $40.00 14)AaneaArii $50.00 IS) Thomas Wazumi $50.00 16)AlisaCiniello $100.00 17)Duane and Janice Cummarens $25.00 18) Betty Iwata $30.00 19) Stephen Odo $50.00 20) Thomas Tanaka $25.00 21) Joan Matsunobu $25.00 22) Tak and Sachi Oishi $25.00 23) Carole Yuldmoto $25.00 24) Susumu Ota $20.00 25) Kenneth and Janet Otapki $100.00

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26) Mabel Watanabe SIO.oo 27) Mike and Betty Tokunaga $20.00 28) Sam and Alice Uyehara SI5.00 29) Beatrice Kaya $25.00 30) Clarence and Wmi&ed Odo $2,000.00 31) Martha and Marc Pavlick $25.00 32) Kenneth and Jean Yokoyama $25.00 33) Wilma LoveD SI.ooo.oo 34) Jean and Walter Abe $20.00 35) Tosbiko and Richard Fukuda $25.00 36) Harold and Nancy Hokama $20.00 37) Janet lwakami $25.00 38JFred Kanemura $30.00 .39) Kenneth &ad Naaoy KaneshIro $20.00 4O)Ftaaklin and D~y Kometaal $25.00 41) Apes Lovell $500.00 . 42) Maile-Gene Sase $500.00. 43) Richard and Helen Octo ·S50.00 44) Ann Isobe S50.00 45) Peter Steiner $250.00 46) William and Kay Takaezu $25.00 47) Albert and Laurita Tumer S50.00 48)Bdwin and Ullian Yamaguchi $25.00 49) Marian Yamamoto $SO~OO

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