100TH INfANTRY BATTALION YETERANS CLUB
MONTHLY N.EWS
THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT by Denis Teraoka
Wiyes mll!. Widows: Mter being ignored and left on the back burner for many years, the wives and widows fmally got the break they deserve. The Board moved to waive the life membership and annual dues for the wives and widows retroactive to May 2003. The Board showed a strong sense of gratitude and respect for these women. Mter a lifetime of support from them, the Board is accepting the wives and widows as important members and partners in the looth Infantry Battalion Veterans organization.
Long-Range Planning Committee: The Board embraced the cooperation of the sons and ,daughters and moved to reorganize the Long-Range Planning Committee by adding descendants who are regular members of the lOOth Infantry (mother) club into this committee.
The following members were selected: Irene Anzai, Mimi Nakano, Avin Oshiro, Drusilla Tanaka, Bert Turner, Charlotte Unni, and Warren Yamamoto.
Members of the mother club who are on this committee are: AI Matsumoto (A); Joe Muramatsu (B); Warren Iwai (C); Martin Tohara (D); Gene Tamashiro (HQ); and Ted Hamasu (Rural).
This committee will function in an advisory capacity, make recommendations to the Board of Directors, and will play a key role in the future of our organization.
Colonel ~Kim: Congratulations to Colonel Young Oak Kim for receiving the French Legion of Honor award for his extraordinary contribution as an allied officer of the lOOth Inf. Bn.l442nd RCT in France during WWII. The ceremony took place in Los Angeles on Friday, February 4, 2005, at the Go For Broke Monument. (See article on Colonel Y.O. Kim in this issue of the Puka Puka Parade.)
The Hawaii Housekeeping Association: Workers from the Miramar at Waikiki have adopted the lOOth Infantry as their service project. They will be doing a clubhouse clean-up twice a year. Their first clean up will be on March 5, 2005. Th.e second will be in November 2005. Many thanks to this organization for their dedicated efforts in keeping our clubhouse clean and beautiful (they sewed and re-covered all the furniture cushions in our lounge).
,,~ ,,~ ~ ,,~ ,,~ ~ ,,~ ~ ";400 ~400 ~ ~400 lOOTH BN./442ND INF. GO FOR BROKE MEMBERS VISIT CLUBH0:USE AND HELP COLLATE THE PPPARADE By Joy Teraoka, Editor
On January 29,2005, when we gathered to collate the February issue of the Puka Puka Parade, we had a surprise visit from members of the looth Battalionl442nd Infantry, Go For Broke Family Readiness Group. (They take special pride in knowing their servicemen are carrying on the legacy, the commitment and traditions of the original lOOthl442nd veterans.) The visiting organization is comprised of current troops and family members of the looth Battalionl442nd Infantry who help support each other as an Ohana, especially during military separation when the troops are being deployed to foreign countries far from home. The lOOthl442nd BN Go For Broke Association carries out fund raising drives through their recycling program by collecting aluminum, plastic and glass containers with the "Hawaii 5c" or "HI 5c" mark and using the cash proceeds to prepare and send Care Packages to their troops.
Their spokesman, Henry Torres of the loothl442nd Go For Broke, Delta Company, introduced many of the members who came. As for "Continuing Service" they hoped that members of the lOOth Inf. Bn. Vets. and their families would support them in their fund drive. Items for recycling can be left at the lOOth Bn. clubhouse where they will be picked up monthly by this group which meets at Fort Shafter. In the future more information can be provided to us by this Go For Broke Association suggesting ways we, too, can help support our deployed troops and their families.
Our visitors showed great interest in looking at the clubhouse exhibits and pictures of our MOH recipients. They were delighted to help collate our newsletter, then to mingle and "talk story" with our veterans while enjoying some refreshments.
Among our own veterans, wives and widows who collated, we extend our sincere thanks, once again: Bernard Akamine, Otomatsu Aoki, Robert Arakaki, Akira Akimoto, Kunio Fujimoto, Mary Hamasaki, Richard Hosaka, Ed Ikuma, Shigeru and Forni Inouye, Sally Inouye, Ed Kobata, Arthur Komiyama, Kimi Matsuda, Philip Matsuyama and for his fruit juice donation, Masanori Moriwake, Joichi Muramatsu, Saburo Nishime, Tom Nishioka, Aki Nosaka, Kay Oshiro, Mamoru Sato, Kazuto Shimizu, Hiromi Suehiro, Goro Sumida, Dorothy Tamashiro, Denis and Joy Teraoka, Rikio and Evelyn Tsuda, Martin Tohara, Ukichi Wozumi, and Marie Yoneshige. ***** ANNOUNCEMENT RE PUKA PUKA P ARADE***** THE PPPARADE IS TAKING A SPRING BREAK NEXT MONTH! .NQ.COLLATING IN.. MAKCH. _THERE WILL BE...NQ.APB", ~ISSUE. IHE..NEXT COLLATION WILL ml._ APRll, 29. 2005. FOR OUR MAY 2005 ISSUE.
K. FUJIMOTO'S OLD VIDEO GIVES CLUE TO tOOTH BARRACKS AT CAMP MCCOY
Recently, when Fort McCoy Public Affairs Officer, Linda Fournier, asked for help in identifying the barracks where the originall00th Infantry Battalion troops were quartered during their training at Camp McCoy (as it was called then), no one could remember exactly where that was.
Then Kunio Fujimoto mentioned that when he joined a group of veterans on a reunion tour of Wisconsin
___c. _an~ Camp Mc~ abou!.l?:1!tIC!lrs!.go he toole vi Wow! Must have been another one of those urban legends. I appreciate your asking around. I received your tape yesterday. I can't thank you enough for sending this. Please pass on to the Veteran (Kuni Fujimoto) that I am grateful he provided this to us. What I did discover while viewing the video. in particular, the frame that focuses on the building number is that the building is actually numbered "T247"! This building number or more accurately, this block area makes sense that the lOOth was located there. Since they were the first unit moved into buildings, it seems logical that they started at the top of the "Triad" and worked their way down the right side. Prior to the 1990's, all the buildings built during WWII were identified with a "T" in front of the number. The "T" stood for temporary. Of the original 1500 buildings constructed in 1942, approximately 900 remain. Many of those remaining structures have undergone significant renovation over the last ten - 15 years. The areas do not have any particular names attached to them. We commonly refer to the area by block, for example, 200 Block, 300 Block, etc. Unfortunately, in accordance with the Department of the Army mandate to reduce excess World War II infrastructure, the 200 - 500 blocks have been demolished. In the 1990's as many of the buildings were being demolished and renovated, Fort McCoy officials decided that a group of the WWII buildings needed to be preserved. Even though our installation history dates back to 1909, the WWII era was truly significant to us. Five buildings have been preserved, an administrative/supply building, a mess hall, and three barracks buildings Gust like the one in the video tape). These buildings are part of the Fort McCoy Commemorative Area. The buildings are furnished with WWII furnishings, 2 memorabilia and artifacts. Our collection continues to grow each year and it is an area we are very proud of. . In fact, if you ask some of your veterans, they may remember a trip in June of 1995 when we dedicated the area. The lOOth Veterans participated in the event and were the first group to tour our new complex. I hope you find this information useful. It is so amazing that we are piecing this all together after 63 years. Thank you! Linda Thanks to Kuni' s video, even though it was a bit grainy, this important revelation helped verify where the men of the original lOOth made history at Camp McCoy. It has further opened the door to another inquiry by Dr. James McNaughton, USARPAC Hawaii's chief historian, who last year was seeking knowledge of the location of the lOOth's barracks at Camp McCoy. We directed him to Fournier's latest findings. Both he and Fournier are amazed that after over 63 years we are able to gather informative clues and that there is still a lively interest in the history of the lOOth Infantry Battalion in itS early formative days. So Kuni, keep on taking those...... pictures. I'm sure they are documenting history in the making . FOURNIER SEEKING INFO ON WOODEN GUN Linda Fournier, Public Mfairs Officer about whom we have written in the previous article, is asking for information on the identification of a wooden gun. She writes: I am asking your_, assistance in possibly identifying a WWII artifact; I have attached a picture that might help with the identification. An individual gave this wooden gun to Fort McCoy. What he knows is that his father obtained this wooden gun during WWII possibly from then Camp McCoy. He stated that as a child he played with this gun. The reason I am contacting you is that if I recall correctly, when members of the lOOth arrived at Camp McCoy, they were given wooden guns, not real ones. If this was true, could this possibly be one of the guns that was issued to you? Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciat~d. Do any of you veterans recall such a gun? If you do, please contact your Puka Pub Parade editor, Joy Teraoka, Ph. 734-3842 or leave a message at the tOOth clubhouse office, 946-0272 and I will relay the info to Ms. Fournier. Thank you. 3 RET. COL. YOUNG O. KIM RECEIVES FRENCH LEGION OF HONOR AWARD News Release from Diane Tanaka of the Go For Broke Foundation in Los Angeles, Feb. 8, 2005: The Consul General of France, Los Angeles, presented the highly decorated World War II and Korean War Veteran Colonel Young O. Kim (Ret.) with the National Order of the Legion of Honor award ("Legion d'honneur") from the government of France on Friday, February 4. This award is the highest bestowed to its citizens and foreign nationals. Colonel Kim is receiving this honor as a token of gratitude for his heroism and valor in France during its liberation by the Allied forces in 1944 - 45. The special presentation made by Consul General, the Honorable Philippe Larrieu, to Colonel Kim in Los Angeles at the Go For Broke Monument took place in the context of the recent celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of France, when more than 100 other American veterans of WWII were awarded the French Legion of Honor. To honor Colonel Kim, U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye, LA City Councilperson Jan Perry, and U.S. Olympic Gold medalist Sammy Lee spoke about their friend and colleague, Colonel Kim. In attendance to pay their regards to Colonel Kim was WWII Medal of Honor recipient of the D-Day campaign Lt. Walter Ehlers, Consul General of South Korea Y oun-Bok Lee, and approximately ISO friends, family and veterans - including many Nisei WWII veterans with whom he served and worked with to build the Go For Broke Monument. Actor George Takei served as Master Of Ceremonies of the event, sponsored by the Go For Broke Educational Foundation. Colonel Kim's award was elevated to the rank of the Officer in the Order of the Legion of Honor as he served as an Officer in the famed l00th Infantry Battalionl442nd Regimental Combat Team. He fought in France from September 1944 to February 1945 and participated in several battles, including the battle of Bruyeres and Biffontaine. He was seriously wounded in Biffontaine (in the French district of "Les Vosges") and received his second Purple Heart and the Croix de la Guerre from France. Because of his extraordinary heroism, the people of Biffontaine dedicated a commemorative plaque that honors his memory. "On behalf of the French government and all the fellow citizens, France will never forget Colonel Kim's heroism and courageousness along with the other men of the l00/442nd Regiment Combat Team," said Consul General Phillipe Larrieu. "It is an honor for me to receive the French Legion of Honor award as it is not only for me, but for the entire regiment and Japanese American soldiers I fought with," said Colonel Kim. "I requested the award to be presented at the Go For Broke Monument today because it represents what the men and I stood for as we fought in France - that of liberty for all. " After graduating as 2nd Lieutenant from Infantry Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning. Georgia in January 1943. he joined the l00th Battalion which with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team became the most decorated unit in U.S. military history for its size and length of service. In Italy, he participated in the Cassino and Anzio battles until the tOOth left for France in September 1944, where he participated in the Bruyeres and Biffontaine campaigns. Of all his battles, Colonel Kim is best known for a daylight mission in Anzio (Italy) in which he volunteered to capture German soldiers for intelligence information. He and another soldier crawled more the 600 yards located directly under German observation posts with no cover. They captured two prisoners and obtained information that significantly contributed to the fall of Rome. For his actions, Colonel Kim received the Distinguished Service Cross. . Colonel Kim is credited as being the frrstAsian American to command a regular U.S. combat battalion in a war when he commanded the lst Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th U.S. Army Division during the Korean War. Mter 30 years of active duty, Colonel Kim retired from the U.S. Army in 1972. He then became active in the Asian American community, helping found the Go For Broke Educational Foundation, Japanese American National Museum, Korean Health Education Information and Research Center, Korean American Coalition, Korean American Museum, Korean Youth and Culture Center and the Center for Pacific Asian Families. Today Colonel Kim is still very active with the Go For Broke Educational Foundation. an organization he helped found to build the Go For Broke Monument in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo district to preserve and educate the public about the contributions of the Japanese segregated units. He currently serves as its Chairman Emeritus. 4 H. MINAMI DEDICATES POEM TO COL. Y.O. KIM When it was announced that Col. Young Oak Kim was to be awarded the French Legion of Honor meda: our Palolo poet, Hiroshi Minami, (tOOth Inf. HQ Co.) was inspired to compose the following poem in Kim's honor. Minami said that it stirred thoughts of "The Escape" from capture by a German patrol that intercepted the medical squad which was evacuating the wounded from Biffontaine on a narrow, slanting, wooded mountain trail to Belmont and back to Bruyeres in the "Lost Battalion Campaign," October 27 to 31, 1944. THE ESCAPE On a mountain trail Daido, the lead man With a dozen wounded men Thought they were surrendering Medics led the way; And reached for their guns, Sadamu Daido But the Germans shoved With Red Cross flag was lead-man Their rifles in Daido's guts With wounded on litters, To capture the squad Of wounded GI's The danger was seen A few could walk back, wounded By Captain Kim and Chinen On arms and their hands, And both slipped away As such, Captain Kim To escape capture With Richard Chinen, Medic As Medics and wounded became Brought up rear of squad "Prisoners of War." That was halted By sudden appearance of A German patrol NOTE: Captain Kim later was promoted to Colonel. He volunteered and served in the Korean Campaig Richard K. Chinen was a chief cook and boxing coach with the "Varsity Victory Volunteers" in the labor battalion at Schofield (1942). He joined the 442nd and went as a Medic replacement to the l00th Infantry Battalion. He recountedr the "eSCape" before he died several years ago in Rilo. ~~.. ~~~~ ...v-~"'~~"'~"'~ FLOWERS FOR KIA BURIED OVERSEAS· GO FOR BROKE HEROES TRIBUTE In 2004, Ron Yamada, a researcher who is compiling a book of letters from AJA soldiers during WWII, accompanied 11 veterans of the lOOth1442nd RCT to France and Italy to revisit the areas where the vets fought The journey brought them to two American cemeteries where members of the lOOth1442nd were buried. The solemnity of these cemeteries with their row upon row of symmetrical marble crosses offered stark testimony to the sacrifices made by these Americans on behalf of others. There are 36 members of the lOOth1442nd who are interred in various European cemeteries. Most rest in Epinal, France and Florence, Italy--the sites of two of the costliest campaigns in which the Nisei fought. On Memorial Day 2004, Yamada and the veterans visited Epinal American Cemetery. They held a short wreath-laying ceremony before setting out to look for graves of long ago comrades-in-arms. Although it was Memorial Day, very few graves had flowers. In contrast, the cemeteries in the United States are draped in flowers and flags on this day of remembrance. It saddened Yamada to think that these fallen heroes were forgotten. Therefore, Yamada came up with an idea to have floral arrangements placed at every grave of those who served with the lOOth1442nd, and whose families had decided that it would be fitting for their sons to be buried where they had fought and died. This is the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII. Yamada is asking that we help remember these men who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Yamada has found that the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) runs the overseas American cemeteries. For a small cost, they will place floral arrangements at the graves of these fallen heroes. The cost varies by cemetery. Epinal charges $40; Florence $39; Sicily-Rome $15; Lorraine $35;, and Netherlands $27. Yamada suggests if we can raise $1,099, we can purchase floral arrangements for all the men from the lOOtb.l442nd who are buried in Europe for Memorial Day. 5 .. Checks, large or small, may be made out to "ABMC Rower ~und" and sent to: Ron Yamada Go For Broke Heroes Tribute 221 Whiting Street, 111 El Segundo, CA 90245 The ABMC requires 6O-days notice for Memorial Day floral arrangements. Therefore, the deadline for donation is March 30, 2005. If you have any questions, feel free to call Ron at (310) 414-6337 or email Please help honor these fallen heroes and let them know they are not forgotten. !UnitILink Last Name FlmtNalD! BIDJs fjemS9Y!D g,.Oled {iIlUfe-Cematarv 13.442-1 BYRNE Joseph L. Capt New York 30-0cl-44 Fr •. Epinel 24.442-AT FUJIOKA Teruo "Ted" Pte CA. Los Angeles 06-Nov-44 Fr •.. Epina/ 31.100-8 HIRAHARA Tomosu SlSgt HI. Honolulu 15-Oct-44 Fr,. Epinal 42.442-F KAMEOKA BobT. Ptc CA, Hanford 20-Oct-44 Fr,. Epinal 51.100-A MIYOKO Mitsuru E. TlSgt UT, Salt Lake City 15-0ct-44 Fr •. Epinal 62.442-F MUKAI Hachiro Pfc CA, Morgan Hill 22-Oct-44 Fr•. Epinal 71.100-C OGAWA Edward Pte 10, Ashton 18-Oct-44 Fr,. Epinal 84.442-AT ROGERS BlnW.Jr. 1stLt Arkansas 14-Nov-44 Fr •. Epinal 94.442Hq SANMONJI UetaroW. T/Sgt CA, Hollywood 28-0ct-44 Fr•. Epinal 101.100-A SUYAMA George Sgt. MT, Harve 23-0ct-44 Fr,. Epinal 111.100-C TENGWAN Yoshlo Ptc HI, Lahaina 15-0ct-44 Fr,. Epinal 122.442-E YASUI Hldeo Pte WA, Olympia 22-Oct-44· Fr,. EpinaJ 132.442-E YOSHIDA Mlnoru Ptc CA. Unden 31-0ct-44 Fr,. Epinal 141.100-Hq JOHNSON JohnA. Major HI. Honolulu 25-Jan-44 Ita. Sicily-Rome 151.100-A KEY LewisA. 2ndLt Tennessee 5-Dec-43 Ita, Sicily-Rome 161.100-C KUWAHARA Sunao Pvt Hawaii 3-Jun-45 Ita, Sicily-Rome 171.100-C MORAN Edward V. 2ndLt Kansas 3O-May-44 Ita, SIcily-Rome 181.100-0 RAY Nell M. 1stLt Tennessee 8-Nov-43 Ita, Sicily-Rome 191.100-A SASANO Toshlo Pvt Hawaii 25-Jan-44 Ita, Sicily-Rome 201-100-E SCHEMEL KurtE. 2ndLt New York 4-Nov-43 Ita. Sicily-Rome 213.442·L FRlTZMEIER FredH. 2ndLt Wisconson 27-Jun-44 Ita, Florence 221.100-C FUJIKI CherileS. Pte Arizona 9-Feb--46 Ita, Aorence 232.442-F HANA Clifford Pvt NY, Lake Placid 12-Jul-44 Ita. Florence 243.442-1 HAYASHI Tadao Pte CA,Salinas 23-Apr-45 Ita, Florence 252.442-G KISHI RobertT. Cpl CA, Stockton 8-Apr-45 Ita, Florence 261.100-8 MIYOKO Noboru Ptc Califomla 14-Apr-45 Ita, Florence 273.442-K OGATA Benjamin F. Pte Texas 7-Jul-44 Ita, Florence 283.442-M POTTER Ralph, Jr 2ndU Indiana 27-Aug-44 Ita, Florence 291.100-8 SWEITZER Edward H. 2ndLt Maryland 10-Jan-44 Ita, Florence 301.100-C TAKAGI Boon 1stLt NY, New York 12-Jul-44 Ita, Florence 313.442-K TAKETA JlmmleY. Pvt Washington 16-Jul-44 Ita, Florence 322.442-H YAMAMOTO JohnT. Pte CA, Oceanside 15-Jul-44 Ita, Florence 332.442-F YAMASHITA Setsuro Pte WA, Seattle 17-Jul-44 Ita, Florence 341.100-C AKiMOTO John Pte CA, Los Angeles 2-Aug44 Fr, Lorraine 351.100-A AKiMOTO Victor Pvt CA. Los Angeles 14-Dec-44 Fr, Lorraine 361.100-A SASAOKA Itsumu SlSgt Hawaii 1-Mar-46 Ne, Nether/ands ~~ Jurei Kiyabu CompanyHQ Passed away January 27, 2005 Robert K. Oshiro CompanyF/C Passed away Februaru 6, 2005 Wataru Kaneshina Company B/Maui Passed away February 10, 2005 Our degpesl sympalhy 10 their !amilies 6 CONDOLENCES TO LT. NAINOA HOE'S FAMILY FROM. lOOTH INF. BN. VETS • The death of Lt. Nainoa Hoe in Iraq on January 22,2005, saddened the local community. The 27-year old soldier received many outstanding awards during his short but dedicated life. At one time he was U .S.Army Pacific reserve soldier of the year with the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, and was fourth in a 2002 national ranking of 4,500 ROTC cadets. In his last year at UH, Hoe was ROTC battalion commander. The following letter was sent to Lt. Nainoa Hoe's family. tooth Infantry Battalion Veterans M HEADQUARTERS: AN INCORPORATED AssocIATION OP MDtBED QlAPTERS 520 KAMOKU STREET 0' THE HAWAII MAUl HONOLULU. HAWAII 116826 OAHU KAUAI PHONE 948-0272 l00TH INFANTRY BAn-ALION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA February 8, 2005 To Mrs. Emily Hoe and the Family of 1st Lieutenant Nainoa Hoe: The members of the l00th Infantry Battalion Veterans would like to express their heartfelt sympathy and condolence in the loss of your beloved hUsband and family member. The whole community shares your grief. May you imd comfort and courage in knowing that besides being a wonderful husband and family member, he was loved and respected by his fellow soldiers. In all he did, he was outstanding, showing pride, loyalty, dignity. and courage as a leader of men. We of the lOOth are proud he was once a part of the younger generation of lOOthl442nd Infantry Regiment, upholding the tradition and legacy of those who served before him. In his young life, be shone like a beacon that will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your sorrow. Sincerely, ~~ /~~ 7,trUtdGa-/ Denis K. Teraoka, President looth Infantry Battalion Veterans Date: Sunday, March 27, 2005 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Place: Turner Hall, 100th Inf. Bn. Vets Clubhouse Topic: "Advanced Care Planning: Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family" Speaker: Ritabelle Fernandes, M.D., M.P.H., FA.C.P. (accompanied by Rachael Wong, M.P.H., ofKokua Mau) To reserve your $6 bento lunches, please call: Kim Matsuda (988-6562), Bernard Akamine (734-8738), Robert Arakaki (737-5244) or Marie Y oneshige (536-9921) 7 THE POST-WAR YEARS By Saburo Nishime At this time, I would like to go back to an era that will soon be forgotten, with the passing of the few who are still remaining. Most of us got out of the Army in 1945. While still in the service, Kenneth Mitsunaga used to talk about his dairy farm in Manoa Valley. When he was honorably discharged, he immediately terminated his dairy business and opened a drug store with his relatives. The store was next to the old Civic Auditorium. Besides selling over-the-counter and prescription drugs, the store also sold liquor and there was a kitchenette which Ken's sister ran. In the same building on the second floor, Doc Hosaka opened his optometry office, where he displayed a large sign advertising his profession. My brother Nobuyoshi operated a refrigeration repair shop in the basement of the buildjng next to Ken's drug store. Usually after my regular work as an electrician for a contractor, I used to go to my brother's shop to help him. Ken's drug store was the focal point where most of the former members of Dog Company would congregate to say hello and find out what was going on, etc. A frequent visitor was Shangy Tsukano, who fought professionally at the nearby Civic Auditorium. I recall seeing Capt. Fukuda, who seemed to be a good friend of Ken. Among others who came by were "Cherry" Kunieda, who later was KIA in the Korean War, "Capone" Enomoto, and ''Bolo'' Mas'aki. In 1946, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team returned to Hawaii. The two officers who returned with the 442nd were Lt. Denis Teraoka and Lt. Unkei Uchima. Lt. Uchima came from my hometown on Kauai and I knew him since our kid days. Together with the 442nd, the Hawaii World War IT veterans came out in their military uniforms to parade down Kalakaua Avenue. Kenneth got married about this time to Florence, who was helping in the kitchenette. I recall meeting Florence for the frrst time, at which time she thanked me for the wedding present. I was not to see her again for more than 40 years. At about the same time, I had a glimpse of Doc Hosaka's good looking young wife Mildred and Bolo Masaki's Eva, the one and only from Wisconsin. I only had a glimpse of these two young wives at Ken's drug store. I was not to see them again until more than 40 years later. So, now most of the veterans I knew were married or getting married, and I was still single. I didn't seem to be saving any money working as an electrician in Honolulu, so I decided to go to Guam and work for a contractor to try and save some money. The contractor I signed up with was M & K Contractor. While waiting for transportation to Guam, I worked with the Exterior Electrical Line crew at TripIer Hospital which was then under construction. Eventually, we got on a troop transport. I was surprised to see Masaki Shiraki lugging his barracks bag and boarding the ship. He was a former member of our Dog Company and had re-enlisted in the Army because "he couldn't find a decent job on Kauai." I never heard about Shiraki again. On the troop transport, the contract workers had military style sleeping quarters below deck and had meals like those on troop ships. I was surprised to see Shangy Tsukano on this same troop ship. He had signed on as a checker but he spent most of his time drawing pictures. Well, the main purpose Shangy signed on was to get a boxing match or two while on Guam. He had only one fight and left Guam after that fight. While on Guam, after a disastrous one or two times in crap games, I thought better and spent my weekends spear fishing along the reefs of Guam. I worked on Guam with M & K Contractor for 15 months and managed to building up my savings in my bank acCount. When I returned to Honolulu in the spring of 1948, I stayed at my brother Nobu's place and helped him in the Refrigeration Repair Shop. The drug store run by Ken Mitsunaga and his relatives was still there at the same location. I was to start working for an electrical contractor when I had to undergo surgery on my eye. During the summer of 1948, there was an ad in the newspaper for an electrical foreman in Japan. I applied and was selected for that job. The position was with the Air Force «DAFC), Next: Post-war Japan The PukaPoka Parade is the monthly newsletter of the World War IT tOOth Infantry Battalion Veterans association (aka Club 1(0). Published at 520 Kamoku Street. Honolulu, m 96826 . .8 87·YEAR OLD AJA 522ND VET STILL PROTECTING U.S. SECURITY Grand Rapids, Michigan. A Japanese American veteran (87), who helped free Jewish prisoners at the Dachau death camp near Munich, Germany in 1945, received the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Employee of the Year Award in Washington, D.C. on December 16,2004 on behalf of 45,000 TSA screeners. Virgil Westdale, whose name was Virgil Nishimura when he was born the son of a Japanese immigrant, came out of seven years of retirement in 1995 to work as an airport screener and continued after TSA took over all airport screening under the Department of Homeland Security in 2002. Mr. Westdale, whose postwar career was that of a distinguished engineer with 25 patents, continues to work full-time as an airport screener because he wants the American people to be protected from terrorism. Michigan's U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. in recognition of Mr. Westdale's receipt of the TSA award, presented a U.S. Senate Certificate of Congressional Recognition for "your outstanding service to protect the Nation's transportation systems. Virgil has demonstrated throughout his life a strong work ethic, a love of his country and a dedication to public service that would stand out in any field of endeavor," Stabenow said. "I was pleased that the Transportation Security Administration chose to recognize Virgil as an exemplary employee in his latest career - helping to make air travel more secure and the rigors of security more pleasant as a screener at Gerald R. Ford International Airport." Westdale's passion for aviation goes back to his youth, though it was not to be completely realized. On October 14, 1941, at age 23, he borrowed $40 for flying lessons. Five months later he received his private pilot's license through the Civil Pilot Training Program at Western Michigan College. One month later. he began acrobatic flying under a government program, the War Training Service. In early 1942, his flying was abruptly terminated when a Federal Aviation Authority inspector approached Westdale and, without explanation, confiscated his pilot's license. After six months. around October 1942. Westdale's pilot's license was returned to him and he was reinstated as a pilot in the Army Air Corps Enlisted Reserve in Detroit, Michigan. Westdale, who is part Japanese and part Caucasian, was concerned that the name Nishimura would jeopardize his flying career. In his desire to conceal his Japanese ethnicity, he changed his name from Nishimura to the closest English translation: West (nishi) dale (mura). He resup1ed his flight training and ultimately received his instrument rating and commercial pilot's license. He became an instrument flight instructor on May 30, 1943. In the fall of 1943. he received orders tbat transferred him from the Air Corps to the Enlisted Reserve Corps unassigned and was placed on kitchen police duty. At that time, he did not know that his goal of flying for the Air Transport Command. was vanishing. A month later, Westdale was transferred to the Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team at Camp Shelby, where he was assigned to Company F as a Browning Automatic Rifleman and flame thrower specialist. When training was completed in March 1944, Westdale found that he would be transferred to the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion, an entity of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, where his pilot's training could be utilized by the Air Observation Section, which had two observation planes. Westdale believes this assignment came about because his sister wrote to Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, a champion of civil rights for minorities. Mter a few weeks, Westdale was transferred again this time to the Fire Direction Center, which received the information from the air observers and translated it into target coordinates. He remained with the Center throughout his 522nd assignment. The 522nd provided pin point artillery support to the regiment' s three infantry battalions in six campaigns in Italy and France. Although the 522nd guns were positioned in protected zones, the survey personnel were positioned at the front lines. frequently in heavily mined areas, to radio back tactical target information. By this time the fighting prowess of the 442nd RCT was well known and Army commanders competed for their services. Lt. General Mark W. Clark, Commanding General of the 5th Army, requested their return to the Italian front to breach the enemy defense in the Po Valley campaign. Lt. General Alexander M. Patch, Commanding General of the 7th Army, who was familiar with the Japanese American military intelligence performance in Guadalcanal, where he previously served. wanted them for the impending invasion of Germany. Lyn Crost, in her book. Honor by Fire, noted that apparently a compromise was reached whereby the 522nd Artillery was assigned to General Patch and the infantry units of the Regimental Combat Team were assigned to General Clark. The 522nd Field Artillery Battalion was deployed to Germany on March 9, 1945 and would travel 1,100 .9 miles across Germany to the Austrian border serving the 7th Army infantry elements that needed the 522nd support. In this advance into Germany the 522nd arrived on April 29t 1945 at Dachau Jewish extermination camp, northwest of Municht for an unforgettable experience. This death camp, plus other sub camps in Dachau had over 32,000 starved and emaciated political prisoners including 10,000 slated to be literally worked to death and cremated. Westdale was advancing with the 522nd artillerymen who shot the locks off the gates ofDachau. He said the German guards had fled hours earlier when they learned of the arriving 7th Army. The Jewish inmates were confused when they saw the Japanese Americans thinking they now would be killed by the Japanese who had come to assist the Germans. The Japanese Americans soon were able to prove they were indeed Americans. Westdale recalled that "we were ordered not to feed the inmates as the food and drink would make them sickt howevert we violated those orders while the officers looked the other way. We gave the Jewish inmates assurance and shared our blankets, medical supplies. food rations, and clothing as it was cold and there was still snow on the ground." A bond of friendship has since developed between the Japanese Americans and former Jewish inmates who have since visited Hawaii for reunions. Westdale said, "I cannot imagine human beings committing such acts of genocide against fellow men. While I regret I was not accepted as an aviator, I am pleased to have been a member of the American forces to help the Jewish people end their misery. During the past 60 yearst never a day has passed without remembering the days of late April 1945 at Dachau feeling sad for the perished and glad for the survivors." When Mr. Louis Abramson. the National Commander of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA, a Veterans Service Organization of the Department of Veterans Mfairst was informed about Mr. Westdale and the 522nd assistance to the Dachau inmatest he said, "Virgil Westdale embodies the spirit and fortitude of "The Greatest Generation" as he and his unit helped to liberate the innocents who had been caught up in the horror of the Holocaust and incarcerated at Dachau. The acts of humanity of the 522nd toward those who had been prisoners of the greatest evil of our time represent the ultimate capacity for good and decency. As Mr. Westdale never forgets those whom he helped to liberate, the world will never forget the victory against evil achieved by Mr. Westdale and the men of the 522nd." After his discharge in 1946t Westdale was offered a pilot's job in Texas. However, his grandmother convinced him not to fly anymore. She thought he had survived the war and he should now minimize his risks. He attended Western Michigan University and upon graduation worked for Burroughs Corporation as a Senior Project Chemical Engineer. In 1966, he transferred to AM International, lithographic machine manufacturer. as a principal scientist. where he designed products for the toner industry. Some of his innovations have revolutionized the print industry and are in use today. In 1983, he received the prestigious research and development award "for the advancement of the graphic arts industry" from the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen in Calgary, Canada. Cheri Budzeakt Westdale's daughter. remembers her father's generation with pride. "Since my family lived inland, they were not incarcerated in internment camps like the 120,000 from the west coast of the US. They had their radio taken away so they could not "communicate with the enemy." I'm very proud of what the members of the 442nd did. They displayed a dignity unheard of today and were motivated by the desire to prove their loyalty to our country. Whether it was their desire to be the best military unit they could be or their desire to prove their loyalty. they proved to the country that their loyalty should never have been questioned. They didn't do it by protesting or whining. They did it with their blood. They quietly let their record stand for itself and returned home to much of the same prejudice. Many lost their land and their property, but not their dignity. They are still teaching us today about prejudice and dignity. Their sacrifices have gone a long way to leveling the playing field for Japanese Americans." Mr. Westdale retired in 1988, but his desire to interact with people and to make airline travel safer drove him, at age 77. to apply for the position of airport passenger screener. In 2002 his work folded into the Transportation Security Administration, where he believes he has the ideal position. Comparing this work with his WW II combat duties, Westdale said "it is a little different type of fight. That was direct and this is a bit more indirect," explaining that a friendly smile and wary eye are his weapons now. If he can't fly, the next best thing is this job and spending one or two nights per week dancing (ballroom, swing and tap), Westdale said. Mr. Westdale has three children: Cheri Budzeak and Terri Watson both of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Fred Westdale of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He also has seven grand children. (Press release from Japanese American Veterans Association, 1666 K St.• Washington, D.C. 20006: Terry Shima and Thomas Mukai. reporters.) 10 DISANDDAT By Ray Nosaka Re Mini Reunion Thanks to Editor Teraoka we were able to include the Mini-reunion registration fonn in last month's edition. In case you overlooked it, you can find it located between pages 12 and 13 or extra copies are available at the clubhouse. Of great importance to all members today is the future of the clubhouse. We know that the sons and daughters will eventually take over, but they still are in need of our experience, leadership, and guidance. We still need to work with them side by side. Do you remember the days when we used to say"kom-pa, kom-pa"? Let us encourage them by telling them your stories repeatedly so that in turn they can pass them on to their children. Perhaps of interest, especially to the Able Chapter members, is the beautiful memorial bell which was erected in memory of Hirotoshi Yamamoto near the entrance to the sanctuary of Manoa Valley Church. The bell rings out every Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.. Have you noticed how much the Wednesday morning Line Dancers have improved? Not only their steps and body motions, but their youthful figures as well!!! HEADQUARTERS CHAPTER NEWS By Ed lkuma and Jan Sakoda Happy New Year to all HeadquarterslMedic Chapter members and their families! Don't forget to adhere to all those New Year's Resolutions you made, and we hope one of them is to stay healthy and to abide by the doctors' orders. Welcome to new chapter member. Gene Tamashiro, son of the late Arthur and Doris Tamashiro, who joined us for the January Headquarters meeting. All sons and daughters are encouraged to attend. Just show up and we'll make sure you'll feel welcomed! The present officers of the Chapter agreed to serve for another term. However, replacements will be actively sought for next year! President: Ed Ikuma Vice President: Seisaburo Taba Secretary: Janice Sakoda Treasurer: Arthur Komiyama Jutei Kiyabu passed away January 27, 2005. Our deepest condolences to wife Harriet and sons Leonard and Ronald. Congratulations to Bea Hosokawa's daughter, Gail Awakuni, for being selected the best principal in the Nation in September, 2OO4! WOW!!! In just over four years in her role of Principal, Gail steered James Campbell High School from a campus that had trouble getting any respect into national prominence. This is the first time that a Hawaii principal has won the top honor in this national compe tition. Congratulations, Gail!!! Your Headquarters "aunties" and "uncles" are so proud of your accomplishments. A promising future New York Yankees baseball team shortstop by the name of Drew Matsuura is now in training. Drew is 11 years old and the son of Michele Matsuura, who is the daughter of Elsie Oshita. Now a member of the Wai-Kahala baseball team, Drew has training sessions every weekend. He has kept the schedule faithfully for the past five years; by the time he is ready for college, his grandma hopes he will be in the New York Yankees farm roster. Good Luck, Drew!! Congratulations to Gary Uchida's grandson, Jonathan Sakoda, who has been accepted by Westmont College with an academic scholarship. Jon who has been playing baseball since he was 5 years old, is a relief lefty pitcher for Iolani' s Varsity baseball team, and plans to play in college. Congratulations also to another of Uchida's grandsons, David Sakod., He graduated from Wheaton College a semester early and is planning to attend University of Hawaii graduate school in marine science. Our Social Committee, led by Elsie Oshita, is working on our next get-together sometime this spring. Come to our March meeting to find out the details. We're so fortunate to have such a generous "artist-in-residence." Seisaburo Taba presented an original painting of a hibiscus to Doris Aimoto for her "behind the scenes" work. In addition, a print of this painting was awarded to Gene Tamashiro as a show of support and appreciation for his participation in Headquarters' matters. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, March 12, 2005 in the board room. Hope to see more of you this year! MAINLAND CHAPTER by Sam Fujikawa Jason Young, Counselor, of Veterans Mfairs, held another of his informative meetings regarding veterans' benefits at the Gardena Ken Nakaoka Center on January 28, 2005. He treated everyone to his New Year's spread of delicious fried chicken, black-eyed peas, rice, and an assortment of many desserts brought by many of the veterans and family members. Ron Ikegiri, who is running for Councilman for the City of Gardena, spoke briefly on his admiration of the great record of brave accomplishments of the WWII Nisei veterans. Douglas Tanaka's grandson, Jeff, gave a spirited impromptu talk on his continued interest of the bravery achieved by the lOOtht4421MIS during WWII. Jason Young reminded spouses of the veterans to take advantage of the benefits offered by the VA and introduced Candyce Lyles, Counselor, from the East LA VA Center who spoke at length on "Education Regarding the Stress Recovery Process." She encouraged the veterans with suggestions on how to work through the various psychological symtomatologies that are most likely to be experienced from time to time. lOOth members braving the rainy weather to attend were Hank and Elsie Hayashi, Yeiki Matsui, Douglas Tanaka and his grandson, Jeff, James and Yuri Ogawa, Toke and Reiko Y oshihashi, Ed and Amy Nakazawa, Kiyoshi and Bonnie Horino, Ben and Jean Tagami, Harry Sasaki, Ted and Chizu Ohira, Don and Sets Miyada, Sam and Teri Fujikawa. February 4, 2005, was the memorable day that Col. Young O. Kim (ret.) was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal by the French Consul General Philippe Larrieuat the Go For Broke Monument site. Actor George Takei served as Master of Ceremonies for the impressive program honoring Col. Kim. Eloquent words were spoken by Senator Daniel Inouye, LA Councilwoman Jan Perry, and U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Dr. Sammy Lee. Also in attendance were WWII Medal of Honoree of the D-Day Campaign Lt. Walter Ehlers, Consul General of South Korea Youn-Bok Lee and many veterans, friends and families. Elsewhere in this newsletter will be the press release article which tells in detail about this ceremony that was sponsored by the Go For Broke Educational Foundation. Honored to attend this very important event were l00th members: Bill and Irene Sato, Hank and Elsie Hayashi. Yeiki Matsui, Chuckie Seki, Bill Seki, May Fujita, Wayne Fujita, Harrison Hamasaki, Mas and Elma Takahashi, Ben and Jean Tagami, Al and Connie Takahashi, Toke Y oshihashi, Toe Yoshino, Douglas Tanaka and son, Ed and Amy Nakazawa, James and Yuri Ogawa, Harry and Harumi Sasaki, Dan and Sets Miyada, Ken and Hisa Miya, Ted Toguchi. Ted and Chizu Ohira, Sam and Teri Fujikawa. Beverly Picazo, our dedicated l00th member, arranged our Valentinellnstallation Luncheon at the PeH Chinese Restaurant on Saturday, February 12 with all the trimmings - the fun "goody bags" for all the ladies and special table favors. She is a busy lady to make this event so enjoyable each year in between working and taking care of Carlos who is recovering from a long illness. May Fujita and Mrs. Harrison Hamasaki also had Valentine favors for the ladies. The Hayashis brought beautiful camellia blossoms for those who decorated the tables. The delicious lunch of cold cuts, pork soup garnished with green onions and cilantro, scallop puffs, black mushrooms with sea cucumbers, roasted crispy chicken, Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce, seafood chow mein, steamed whole fish, almond custard fruit cup and lemon chiffon cake. We sang "Happy Birthday" to Hank Hayashi's s.sth and to a younger Jean Tagami. We are glad to see Hank has recovered from his surgery, Elma Takahashi is feeling much better and Irene Sato is too. We hope Harry Sasaki and Yeiki Matsui are on the road to recovery. Everybody take good care of yourselves! RURAL CHAPTER NEWS by Ted Hamasu After a quiet New Year's Eve, I didn't wake up to greet the year of the Rooster 2005. After hearing over the TV and reading in the papers how people were spending their moolah to buy firecrackers, etc. I thought we might have a bad time going to sleep that night. Normally, when New Year rolls around, the bursting of the firecrackers wakes me up to take notice, but this year was different. I just slept right through it. When I got up it was 2005 already. AKEMASHITE OMEDEfOO!!! May the year 2005 bring cheer, health and happiness to all of our Rural and 100th's OHANA. One word of caution, try not to pick up another year, since age makes for more aches and pains as you pursue your daily chores, especially when you are at the ripe old age of 85 and over as most of us guys are. Yesterday as I was about to leave the clubhouse after a meeting, I saw someone putting flowers in a vase in the lobby. As I got closer I recognized it was Susumu Ota. He had a bunch of flowers he must have brought from his home and was putting it in a vase to place before the KIA board. I don't know how long 12 Sus has been doing this. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, Sus, for placing flowers before this memorial board. The BOD recommends that the wives and widows be exempt from paying their membership dues when they join the l00th Vets Club. The members of the l00th, wives and widows, are invited by the 442RCf to their Anniversary Memorial and Banquet on the 19th and 20th of March 2005. The Memorial will be held on 19 March 05 at the Punchbowl National Cemetery. The Banquet will be held on 20 March 05 at the Sheraton Waikiki. The cost of the banquet is $4O.00/person. If interested call the Clubhouse office for details. Our next meeting will be held on 18 March 05 at the LeC (Leeward Community College) room next to the Security Office. Thanks to Ms. Nakano for fmding us a meeting place. See you members, S&D, wives and widows there. We will meet at 11:00 AM. F COMPANY NEWS by Kenneth M. Biga Shock, surprise or sadness was the reaction of the countless number of patrons of Wisteria to the news that the restaurant was going out of business at the end of year 2004. In mid-December, this seemingly incredible news made the front page in both dailies, the Honolulu Advertiser and the Star Bulletin. Wisteria was one of my favorite restaurants. I was a steady customer since it began serving "ono kine food" at reasonable prices. Yes sirree! I was a regular--one, two or three times a week for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Sad but true, "dem days" are gone forever. It was the year 1999 that F Company began holding its annual reunion luncheon at Wisteria. Little did we suspect that the year 2004 "gathering of the Foxes" festively held on October 24 was going to be the LAST ONE in the familiar and conveniently located building on the comer of King and Piikoi Streets. Although rather belated, some highlights of the LAST ONE need mentioning. Beginning with MANY THANKS TO: Ted and Kitty Hamasu, Humi Iha, Toshiaki Ito, Jane Kawaguchi, Choichi and Doris Shimabukuro and Sally Taoka for their monetary donations; Mary 1innohara for the dozens of sekihan and several kinds of tsukemono; Choichi and Doris Shimabukuro for the Kauai cookies; Kitty and Ted Hamasu for being the perennial entertainers; Ann Ho and daughter Courtney for doing an excellent job of collecting the money and for the collage of the year 2003 luncheon; Charles Nishimura for inviting Denis and Joy Teraoka. Charles and Denis are lifelong friends. They were neighbors in the plantation town of Pa'auhau, Honoka'a, Hawaii. And finally, Grace Endo for inviting her youngest son George, daughter-in-law Lori, grandson Bruce and granddaughter Deanna. We remember George as the hardworking teenager at our tailgate parties in the Aloha Stadium parking lot. Announcement !Q..Members: NOW! The search is on for a place to hold the year 2005 reunion luncheon. NOW! Soliciting suggestions. Call Kenneth "Mike" Higa at 536-2486. Obituary: Robert K. Oshiro, a retired U.S. Postal Service clerk, passed away on February 6,2005. He was born in Pa'aubau Mauka, Honoka'a, Hawaii. Robert was a sergeant in the third platoon and served as its guide. When F Company was disbanded he was transferred to C Company. Charles Nishimura, formerly of Honoka'a, mentioned that Robert was a good athlete. He played baseball as a shortstop in the Plantation League and was also a speedy sprinter. A memorial service was held on February 16, 2005, at the Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Beatrice F. Niimi, a retired secretary for the State Department of Education, passed away on December 30, 2004. Born in Honolulu, she was the widow of the late Hideshi Niimi. A private service was held. We extend deepest sympathies to the Oshiro and Niimi families and relatives for the loss of their loved ones. 1;3 CHARLm CHAPTER NEWS by Warren Iwai Meeting: No report on meeting since the deadline for this article came before our February 21 meeting. Membership: We have two new members, both sons of Katsumi "Bambino" Nagao: Richard Nagao, Vice President of American Express Company in Japan; and Wayne Nagao, Project Supervisor with Anthony K. Ngai, Architect in Honolulu. We are hoping for the third Nagao brother to join up. Amanda's report on donors in the February issue mentioned several names with Co. "C" connections: "Nick" Nishibayashi was in the 3rd platoon of Co."C' and lived in Palolo before moving to the Chicago area. The donors, Bret, Troy, and Chad Nishibayashi are his grandsons from his son Kirk of Chicago. William Omoto of Monterey, CA is a life member of Charlie Chapter. Americo Bugliani of Italy is an honorary member of Charlie Chapter. Katherine Baishiki is the sister of Haluto"Junior" Moriguchi, KIA in Italy. Thank you, guys, it is good to know we are still remembered, and you are with us. Our next meeting will be on March 21. Join us; we will serve you lunch. See ya. DOG CHAPTER NEWS By Helen Nikaido One evening on Channel 9 news, I saw a familiar face. It was Patrick Downes. son-in-law of Ed and Kay Harada. He spoke about the concern for the ailing Pope among the local Catholic community. Kazu "Opu" Hiranaka's One Puka Pllka 2005 Japan Autumn Tour: Departs on October 13, returning on October 27, 2005. Itinerary: Honolulu - Tokyo - Ginza shopping - Kobe by bullet train - 1995 Earthquake Museum herb garden by ropeway - Kobe Chinatown - municipal tower - Nada Sake Brewery - Harborland shopping - Akashi Kaikyo Bridge - Awajishima - Naruto whirlpools - Takamatsu Castle - Yashima plateau - Ritsuriun Park - Nishijima fruits park - Onagadorikan - Kochi Castle - morning market - Katsurahama Beach - Sakamoto Ryoma's statue and museum - Harimayabashi shopping arcade - Tokushima ferry to Wakayama - Kushimoto - Nachi waterfalls - boatride on Doro Gorge - Taiji whale museum - boatride on Kii Matsushima Bay - Oshima Island - Kushimoto Ocean Park - Tokyo by air Odaiba - Roppongi hill by night - Tsukiji fish market - Honolulu. FIRST MEETING; APRIL 15 at the clubhouse at 10:30 AM- STANLEY'S CORNER by Stanley Akita Why Men Pee Standing Up-- God was just about done creating man, but he had two things left over in his bag and He couldn't quite decide how to split them between Adam and Eve. He thought He might just as well ask them. He told them one of the things He had left was a thing that would allow the owner to pee while standing up. "It's a very handy thing," God told them, "and I was wondering if either one of you had a preference for it" Well, Adam jumped up and down and begged, "Oh, please give that to me! I'd love to be able to do that! It seems like just the sort of thing a man should have. Please! Please! Give it to me!" On and on he went like an excited little boy. Eve just smiled and told God that if Adam really wanted it so badly, he could have it. So God gave Adam the thing that allowed him to pee standing up. Adam was so excited he just started whizzing all over the place - first on the side of a rock, then he wrote his name in the sand, and then he tried to see if he could hit a stump ten feet away - laughing with delight all the while. God and Eve watched him with amusement and then God said to Eve, "Well, I guess you're kind of stuck with the last thing I have left. "What's it called?" asked Eve. "Brains", said God. 14 OfIiee "Mahalo" Report (Jann-.1'.- Febma ." 2005) ...... II.. Am anda Stevens 100th Infanta Battalion Veterans Roy Baker $200 IOOth Jnf. an. vets memorial plaque to be placed at Plmchbowl Lynn Mattos $500 In Olemory of Kentoku Nakasone Kenneth Mitsunaga S200 BUilding MainteD.nee FDDd Ed Icbiyama $30 Robert Tuei SSO Gertrude Uyeno S100 Pub Poka Parade Marian M Hayashi S25 Gordon Kuioka $50 In memory of Jack Kuioka Donald A Macaulay S2S Fusako Murai 525 Shlnako Takata $20 Gertrude Uyeno 525 lO(ih Infanta Battalion Veterans SCHOLARSHIP FUND: $100- 5499 Tsutomu Honda (Honolulu) In memory of Fred Kanemura Sayoko Kawasaki (Maple Valley, WA) In memory of Roger KawWki . Lefty & Kay Tanigawa (Honolulu) ToS99 Club 100 Company F (Oahu) In memory of Beatrice Niimi Club 100 Company F (Statewide) In memory of Beatrice Niimi Kenneth Higa (Honolulu) In memory of Betty Iwai Kenneth Higa (Honolulu) In memory of Beatrice Niimi James &. Yoshie Tanabe (Waipahu) In memory ofKaoru &. Mitsugi Moto Edna Yamane (Honolulu) In memory of Fred Kanemura The donations marked by (*) were included in granb received &om Sons & Daughters on 1112/05. lOOdllnfantry Battalion Veterans .. Takiko Takiguchi $200 In memory of Makoto Takiguchi ~ Central Pacific Bank S,OOO Building Maintenance Fund ",James & Florence Fucbigami 100 ... Jessie Nakayama 100 In memory of Roy Nakayama *Tsubota, Shigmu 100 Memorial Service *Jessie Nakayama so Memorial service 1M of Roy Nakayama Puka Puka Parade '" James & Florence Fuchigami 100 ~ Sbigeru Tsubota 100 :It" Jessie Nakayama SO In memory orRoy Nakayama :It- Florence Nishida 100 In meOlory of Yoshiharu Nishida l00dii Infantry Battalian Veterans SCHOLARSHIP FUND 5100 to 5499; . • Albert & Laurita Turner 100 ~ Drusilla Tanaka 100 .Jt Fumie Hamamura 100 In memory of Janet Otagaki .; Jessie Nakayama 100 In memory of Roy Nakayama Aloha Everyone!' On January 28, 200S something very special occurred at the clubhouse. For those who weren't there, I'll explain. The families of some of the men and women who were recently deployed to Iraq were invited to the. clubhouse to meet with the looth Infantry Battalion Veterans aod their wives. About 20 fimrily membeIS were there accompanied by Henry Torres of the Go For Broke Associa1ion and Sgt Yokoyama. Mr. Torres introduced the :f3mily members and expressed his tbanks for all that the veterans have done for our COUD1Jy and our community. Soon after intrcdnctions, Mr. Torres explained ways in which the IOOth and its members amld help support the troops. (l passed out the packet at the Board meeting so the Chapter Presidents will be able to share this information with their members.) The family members joined in on the collating and shared beverages and a time of fellowship with club m.embers. ftll Kmamoto showed up at the clubhouse to do a segment on the special relationship that has been formed between the vete1'ans and the soldiers. Martin Tobam was one of the members who were featmed on KITV that same evening. Calling aU m S recyclers/JI We will be accepting your m s cans and bottles on the last Friday of every month between 9:00am - 12 ;OOpm. Proceeds of tbis recycUng! fimdraisiDg project wiD go towards The Family Readiness Group. As you know, this group helps those families of the men and women of the looth BnJ44~ who are presently deployed in Iraq along with helping to send supplies to those brave men and women. Once again, the Miramar at WaiIdki has been a great support to the club. They win be here on the morning of March 5, 2005 to do their bi-amwal volunteer service project clubhouse clean-up. I suggested March 5, for the clean-up to coincide with our March 12, Membership Reception. The next time they will be here to clean-up will be some time in November, 2005 to coincide with the up coming December, 200S Christmas parties. We will still have the Annual Clubhouse Clean-up in Mayor June, 2005. Also, they have only six OlOre ~on covers to sew to complete the entire project. :';-;: Aloha, Amanda .. . - , CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MARCH/APRIL 2005 'ABLE .•.•.••...•.•.•....• Sat 3/26 •. 4/23 .• Clubhouse 'Poker Room ... 8:00 am BAKER ...... •.•.• Sat 3/19 .. 4/16 ...•.•....•...•.•.••••.. 1:00 pm CHARL1E ...... ••..•.. Mon 3/21 .. 4/18 ...••...•.•••.••••... ~ .. 10:00 am DOG ..... ,...... " 0 o. 0 •• 0 oS'at 3/19 •• 4/i6 ... 0 ••••••••••••••••••••• 9:00 am HQ/MED ...•...•..••.••... Sat 3/12 .• 4/09 •..•.•.•....•..•.••..... 10:00 a:m MAUI ....•..•....•..•...• Tue 3/08 •••••..• Asian Spo~ts Bar •.• ~ .. 11:00 am RURAl ...... •...... •••. Fri 3/18 •...•••. LCC ...... •...... 11:09 am BOARD MEETING ...... ••. Fri 3/11 .. 4/08 ...... ••.•.. a~10:00 am GREEN THUMBS ..•..•...•.. Mon 3/0~ .. 4104 .. Lounge ...• ~ •.•..•..•.. 10:00 am LINE DANCING .•••..•.••.• Wed Mar 2,9, 16, 23.30 Clubhouse ..•. ~9:00 am Wed Apr 6 ..... ~ ...... ~ ...... ~ .... 9:00 am TAl CHI ...... 0 •••••••••• Wed same dates fas Line Dancing ...... 10:30 am CRAFTS/CROCHET CLASS •... Tue 3/1,8, 15. 22, 29.~ •...... •... ~ ... g:00 am Tue 4/5, 12, 19, 26.; •••..••.••.• ~ .•.•. 9:00 am MEMBERS' GET TOGETHER .•. Sat 3/12 ....•••• ~~ubhouse .•••..•.•.••.. l:00 pm FAMILY SUPPORT ...•.•••.. Sun 3/27 ••.•.••. Clubhouse •....•..••... il:00 am ********************************************~************************* NO COLLATING IN, MARCH - KO~OlLATING IN MARCH - NO COLLATING IN MARCH *************************''I1r**~***************************************** Deadline :tor articles will be APRIL 19, 200S. (Please submit articles on time or they will not be included in the issue.) Collating "nl be 012 FRIDAY, April 29, 2005, 8:30 a.lII. Hq/lled/Dog chapters will be responsible for providing manpower and refreshments, but everyone is welcome t~.. kokua. , . E-mail address for PPP chapter news and articles (Spam'Alert! Show SUB J EC Tor you r me s sag e m~ Y . bed e 1 e ted); c 1 u b bus i ne s s ~ que s t ion S 0 r correspondence: [email protected] • \, '\ ',' -,~;.,' _; -:. ,I:, - "'~';'f," . _ .' _ ' • -~~~-." -:'··-~*-'5*..:1!>\:"!'_~.**~**"~M,~'kc.~M-*'*_~~*,~",*-******~-*~ ***-*1*-*"**:k-***~-**-*** - - ".. __ #" ~*>"'.' .<~.~ -.,.' "-- : .'~ ., tOOth Infantry Battalion Veterans NON·PROFIT ORG. 520 Kamoku Street U.S.Postage PAID Honolulu~ HI 96826-5120 Honolul~HI PermitNo.IS8 MARCH 200S ISSUE t:.~' .\