FASTER BENEFIT DECISIONS FOR VETERANS
On Memorial Day, we paid tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. So, it’s a fitting time to share some news about Social Security disability benefits for...
Nisei Soldiers – “In Their Own Words” Treasures Sought
Susan Muroshige Omura Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Editor’s note: During a recent conversation with Susan Muroshige Omura, a friend and fellow 100th Battalion “daughter,” she asked me about the possibility of submitting a short article appealing to the families of World War II AJA veterans, particularly 100th Battalion veterans, to share their husband’s or....
Veteran History – HAUNTED BY MEMORIES OF SAIGON
The Collapse of Kabul and Afghanistan Brings Back Haunting Memories for Retired Journalist
Gregg K. Kakesako
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Editor’s Note: The content of this article includes Ken Kashiwahara’s personal traumatic accounts of the Vietnam...
Community Focus – Hawaii State Library Streaming “Proof of Loyalty” for Free
The Hawai‘i State Public Library recently began offering the streaming service Kanopy at https://www.librarieshawaii.org/ and will continue to offer it for free through April 30. The offerings include 10 films by Lucy Ostrander and Don Sellers of Stourwater Pictures, producers of the hour-long documentary, “Proof of Loyalty: Kazuo Yamane and the Nisei Soldiers of Hawai‘i,”....
Featured Story – FRANCE AWARDS LEGION OF HONOR CHEVALIER MEDAL
Joseph S. Oshiro and Albert K. Nakama Helped to Liberate French Towns in World War II
Gregg K. Kakesako
Special to The Hawai'i Herald
In what may be the last public ceremony, the French government honored six...
Fighting Two Wars – Gov. George Ariyoshi: Child’s Selflessness Forecast Japan’s Recovery
Gov. George R. Ariyoshi Governor of Hawai‘i, 1974 to 1986 Aloha everyone . . . Before I say very much, I want to express my appreciation to all of the veterans who served and made it possible for a younger person like me to be able to move after you, and I thank you very....
COMMUNITY FOCUS
JCCH FIRST MULTI-DAY VIRTUAL ‘OHANA FESTIVAL
This year, The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i presented its first multi-day virtual New Year’s Ohana Festival which was hosted by Nolan Hong. It was held from Friday, Jan....
Go For Broke – THE MAEHARA AND GIMA CONNECTION
Maui Families Reunited after 75 Years
Byrnes Yamashita
Commentary
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
On a recent afternoon in Honolulu, two families with roots on Maui came together to reminisce about their shared connection with a Nisei soldier...
AJA Veterans – “France Will Never Forget You …”
Four World War II Nisei Veterans Awarded French Legion of Honor Medal Gregg K. Kakesako Special to The Hawai‘i Herald It’s been nearly three-quarters of a century since the Nisei soldiers of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team were engaged in one of the most vicious battles of World War II....
USPS STAMP – JUNE 3: NATIONWIDE “GO FOR BROKE” STAMP RELEASE
Three California Nisei Women On a Mission to Honor Veterans With US Postal Stamp
Gregg Kakesako
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Editor’s note: In the Dec. 18, 2020, issue of the Herald, cover article “USPS ‘Go For...