Japanese-American Veterans Saluted
Continuing the Administration's commitment to support for Japanese-American veterans, Lt. Governor Aiona opened a ceremony on Maui last week that honored their sacrifices.
Lt. Governor Aiona pays tribute to Japanese-American veterans on Maui.
“It is through their sacrifices that we, the citizens of a grateful state and union, can go about our daily lives,” Lt. Governor Aiona told those gathered at the Kahului Hongwanji Mission to celebrate Maui’s Japanese-American veterans.
“Our Japanese-American veterans are patriots who did what needed to be done without pause,” Lt. Governor Aiona said. “Their service was done with all of their heart. They finished their tasks, fulfilled their responsibilities, kept their promises and completed their commitment.”
The event was organized by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui.
The ceremony follows an earlier effort by Lt. Governor Aiona and state lawmakers to push the U.S Postal Service to issue a stamp to honor the more than 20,000 American World War II veterans of Japanese heritage, also know as “Nisei” soldiers. Nationally, more than 10,000 people have expressed support for a commemorative Nisei stamp through organized petitions. Voice your support for a Nisei stamp here.
“We must recognize the tremendous sacrifices of Japanese-American veterans who served with unwavering dedication when our nation needed them most,” Lt. Governor Aiona said.
