WHO/WHAT: The Nisei Veterans Legacy is holding the 18th Annual Nisei Soldiers Memorial Service. The many brave Nisei soldiers will be honored and celebrated with the presentation of colors, laying of wreaths, offering of songs, and more. Minda Yamaga of the Japanese American Citizens League, the 111th Army Band, student presenters, JROTC cadets and veteran organizations will be present.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.; National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl), 2177 Puowaina.
TICKETS: FREE. For more information, please visit nvlchawaii.org/18th-annual-nisei-soldiers-memorial-service. The memorial service will be broadcast live on Sunday, Sept. 24, beginning at 9:30 am on ‘Ōlelo, channel 53. You can also watch the event on facebook.com/olelocommunity. After Oct. 23, the memorial service can be viewed on-demand at olelo.org/olelonet/ Search “nisei.”
