Survivors of the forced exclusion of Bainbridge Island Japanese Americans and their descendants, as well as visitors and volunteers, marked the historic 73rd anniversary of the relocation last week at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, located on the site of the former Eagledale ferry dock, with a day of tours and maintenance of the memorial and surrounding grounds as part of a public day of commemoration.

Also in attendance at the commemoration event was Congressman Derek Kilmer, who recently worked to pass legislation officially changing the name of the historic site to better reflect the historical occurrence.

“To me, one of the most important adages is the greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting back up every time we fall,” Kilmer said. “We saw 73 yeas ago an example of our nation falling, falling away from its ideals of giving every person the opportunity for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

The Review’s Luciano Marano was there to capture the historic event. His best photos are collected here.