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Day of Remembrance: Meet the Author: A Conversation with Alan Murakami
February 19, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Date/Time:
February 19, 2023 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID:
827 4767 0475
Passcode:
682183
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82747670475?pwd=ZCtSSjZ1SWRNRzNQYXN0RzdKWERwUT09
On Sunday, February 19, 2023, the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League will host an online workshop “Meet the Author: A Conversation with Alan Murakami.” This workshop is for a Day of Remembrance to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the 1942 signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Roosevelt. The workshop will be held from 4pm to 5pm Pacific Time via Zoom.
The workshop will feature Alan Murakami, Sonoma County native and retired school psychologist. He will talk about the book he recently published Peter Masuoka – The Uncle I Never Knew. The book is a unique and touching biography of his uncle, Peter Masuoka, who grew up in rural Sonoma County. He and his family were illegally interned at Amache, where he then volunteered and was assigned to the famous and highly decorated 442nd Regimental Combat Team.
Murakami explains, “This book uniquely describes these experiences through Pete’s own eyes! It attempts to describe this sensitive and caring person who gave his best at everything. Many people who knew Pete considered him a dear friend. It is a product of many hours of interviews with family and friends and WWII research. His is a story of self-sacrifice, valor and patriotism – fighting for his country, the United States of America.”
This workshop is open to the public and free of charge. There will be time for audience Q&A’s, following a brief video presentation and author interview.