East Bay native, Japanese internment camp survivor is celebrated as he turns 100
By Sharon Song
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland-born Tadashi Yoshii has had much to celebrate in his long life, with his family being among his greatest joys.
Family and friends gathered to celebrate East Bay native Tad Yoshii who turns 100 years old on July 28, 2021. (Credit: Brian Cimagala)
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The World War II internment camp survivor will turn 100 on Wednesday, and over the weekend, his family gathered by his side to mark the milestone occasion.
Yoshii, known as Tad to family and friends, arrived for his party with his adoring family waiting for him, as they placed a birthday crown on the guest of honor and draped a flower lei around his neck.