This not only impressed Harold but these memories would later inspire him to write the words and music to honor these veterans.

An executive order was then issued requiring Secret Service protection of candidates and nominees for the offices of president and vice president.His counselors discouraged him from doing so as he did not meet the 59 height requirement of most local and federal law enforcement agencies.

my favorite TV shows were ‘Dragnet and ‘FBI.I did not protect the person for who they were.and we were no threat to them.

By TERI LIMCOURTESY DISCOVER NIKKEIBorn in 1936 in Los Angeles.We were not welcomed here in the U.

It opened the door that all the others kept closed.

Kazuo shared the following perspectives:I did not feel any race or ethnicity issues while working for the Secret Service.A big thing that I took away from this was how to politely leave a conversation.

(Photo Cyril Nishimoto)Students are also encouraged to embrace and become more involved in the Japanese American community through workshops focusing on cultural awareness and Japanese American heritage.(Photo Cyril Nishimoto)Before the networking workshop.

I never realized how important a firm handshake really is.I really enjoy the workshops and engaging with my peers.