Day of Service today at Bainbridge Island Japanese American Memorial

Published 8:45 am Monday, March 30, 2015

As part of the community “conversation” surrounding Bainbridge Performing Arts’ presentation of “Snow Falling on Cedars,” residents are invited to gather at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Memorial at  9 a.m. Monday, March 30 to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the first day of the Japanese American exclusion experience.

Inspired by the unique legacy of a community that welcomed their Japanese American friends and neighbors home after World

War II, visitors are encouraged to assemble for a commemorative event at the memorial where they may walk in the footsteps of those who were exiled, share in reflection, and, if so inspired, offer service in the form or maintenance or improvements to the National Historic Site.

This year’s event includes both a special presentation by Congressman Derek Kilmer and the revealing of a new sculpture specially designed for the memorial at 11 a.m.