Memorial Center for 'Nisei' Soldiers Gets a Boost
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On Maui, Lt. Governor Aiona presented a $750,000 grant to American World War II Japanese-American veterans, also known as "Nisei" soldiers, to fund the building of an education center that will memorialize their service to the country for future generations.
Photo courtesy of Nisei Veterans Memorial Center.
The education center represents the final phase of construction improvements to the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center.
“Nisei veterans occupy a very special place in the history of our state and our nation,” Lt. Governor Aiona said. “This initiative is part of our Administration’s ongoing commitment to honor the patriotism and sacrifices of all veterans in our state.”
In January, Lt. Governor Aiona held a news conference with members of the Hawai‘i Legislature to urge the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Nisei veterans. Nationally, more than 10,000 people have expressed support for a commemorative Nisei stamp.
Following the news conference, Governor Lingle and Lt. Governor Aiona sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service to formally add the Administration’s support.
The U.S. Postal Service is considering the proposal.
The Lt. Governor presented the $750,000 state grant during a meeting for the Maui Veterans Council. The first phase of the Nisei Memorial Center was completed in July 2006. That phase included the building of an intergenerational center, which houses an adult day care facility and preschool.
Joining the Lt. Governor at the event were Mark Moses, director, Office of Veterans Services, Deputy Adjutant General Gary M. Ishikawa, Hawai`i Army National Guard, Hiroshi Arisumi, president, Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, and Tom Moriyasu, fiscal officer, state Department of Defense.
“These heroic Americans occupy a special place in our nation’s history,” Lt. Governor Aiona said. “This is about recognizing them for proving their loyalty through the sacrifices they made in service to the United States.”
“Nisei veterans occupy a very special place in the history of our state and our nation,” Lt. Governor Aiona said. “This initiative is part of our Administration’s ongoing commitment to honor the patriotism and sacrifices of all veterans in our state.”
In January, Lt. Governor Aiona held a news conference with members of the Hawai‘i Legislature to urge the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Nisei veterans. Nationally, more than 10,000 people have expressed support for a commemorative Nisei stamp.
Following the news conference, Governor Lingle and Lt. Governor Aiona sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service to formally add the Administration’s support.
The U.S. Postal Service is considering the proposal.
The Lt. Governor presented the $750,000 state grant during a meeting for the Maui Veterans Council. The first phase of the Nisei Memorial Center was completed in July 2006. That phase included the building of an intergenerational center, which houses an adult day care facility and preschool.
Joining the Lt. Governor at the event were Mark Moses, director, Office of Veterans Services, Deputy Adjutant General Gary M. Ishikawa, Hawai`i Army National Guard, Hiroshi Arisumi, president, Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, and Tom Moriyasu, fiscal officer, state Department of Defense.
“These heroic Americans occupy a special place in our nation’s history,” Lt. Governor Aiona said. “This is about recognizing them for proving their loyalty through the sacrifices they made in service to the United States.”
