Tag Archives: Memorial Day

US Memorial Day: Commemorating John Douangdara and his Navy Memorial Statue

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Jeff

As a Navy veteran, one thing my father wanted to do is to see his name in the register of Navy veterans in the US Navy Memorial in Washington DC.  When the Wife and I finally took him there, I … Continue reading →

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US Memorial Day: Remembering Hazel Ying Lee, WASP Pilot

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Jeff

Hazel Ying Lee  was one of two Chinese American women in United State’s Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) program during World War II (Maggie Gee was the other).  She learned to fly and later volunteered to fight the Japanese in … Continue reading →

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Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Jeff

Washington DC is full of monuments, but this is one that I have only heard about a recently.  The Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II was completed in 2001.  The idea was conceived by the Go for … Continue reading →

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On Memorial Day: The Last Viewing

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Jeff

While Memorial Day in the US usually brings up thoughts of summer and barbecue, dead Asian American and Pacific Islander veterans usually don’t come to mind. This StoryCorp animation of a father’s remembrance of his dead son reminded me of … Continue reading →

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US Memorial Day: Remembering Captain Francis Wai

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Jeff

In 1996, the United States Congress ordered a new look at the stories of Asian American soldiers to see if any were passed up for appropriate medals.   As a result, in 2000, Frances Wai’s Distinguished Service Cross medal was … Continue reading →

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Japanese MMA Promoter uses WWII Images to Hype Fight vs American

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Jeff

The Japanese MMA promotion Dream wanted something to hype up a Japanese crowd before a fight between Hayato “Mach” Sakurai and American Nick Diaz at its event Dream 14.  With the recent loss of its lightweight champion Shinya Aoki against … Continue reading →

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Chinese-American Marine Kurt Chew-Een Lee Featured in “Uncommon Courage: Breakout at Chosin”

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Jeff

I asked my Dad what he was doing on Memorial Day, and he said that he was attending a Memorial Day commemoration for Veterans.   I wasn’t surprised, as he was a 20 year Navy Veteran.  One thing I’d like to … Continue reading →

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