The Nisei Post 1183 held its Annual Luncheon on November 2, 2024. JASC CEO Courtney Sakai was honored to join this celebration of  Japanese American WWII veterans Enoch Kanaya, Roy Kurotsuchi, Masao Menda, James Tajiri, James Takaki, and their families as well as other veterans in attendance and veterans fondly remembered by attendees.   

Part of the program was viewing ABC7’s televised report on the presentation of France’s Legion of Honor to Enoch Kanaya this past May. More information is available on the Consulate General of France website.

Read in-depth stories about the WWII Nisei Soldier and Congressional Gold Medal on the Smithsonian’s webpage.  The National Veterans Network’s video commemorating the award of the Congressional Gold Medal to Japanese America WWII Soldiers is an informative six minute video.

JASC expresses our deepest gratitude to the veterans of the Nisei Post 1183 members and all their fellow veterans for their service to the United States.