Members of the Anaheim City Council, family and friends congratulated 94-year-old Korean War veteran and Salt Lake JACL member Norio Uyematsu on June 10 in honor of his enduring commitment to preserving and promoting the stories of Korean War Veterans and in deep appreciation of his advocacy, dedication and service to the history of the United States. Pictured (from left) are Councilmember Carlos A. Leon; Bishop Marvin Harada, BCA; John and Jeanne Masaki; Patti Hirahara; Councilmember Natalie Rubalcava; Councilmember Ryan Balius; Norio Uyematsu; Mike Uyematsu; Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken; Mayor Pro Tem Natalie Meeks; Councilmember Kristen Maahs; and Councilmember Norma Campos Kurtz.
Anaheim resident Uyematsu has been busy in 2025, from having his story on the front page of Japan’s Asahi Shimbun, having his Day of Remembrance interview debut on the FDR Presidential Library’s YouTube site, which now has more than 1.2K views, being featured on KABC-TV’s “ABC7 Salutes” program for his Korean War Service and being a featured speaker in Los Angeles’ Korea Town on June 21 for the 75th anniversary observance of the beginning of the Korean War on June 25, 1950, where he spoke about his Korean War service and was acknowledged with a standing ovation. (Photo: Courtesy of the City of Anaheim)
