Tributes to Rose Takayo Matsui Ochi (1938-2020)
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Rose Ochi and Sue Kunitomi Embrey are presented with plaques of recognition during the Manzanar Guard Tower dedication on Sept. 17, 2005 for their work in making Manzanar part of the National Park Seervice. (MARIO GERSHOM REYES/Rafu Shimpo)
U.S. Department of Justice, Community Relations Service: “DOJCRS remembers Rose M. Ochi, former CRS director from 1997-2001, who passed away 12/13. Her integral role in improving community relations, protecting civil rights, and furthering race initiatives through constructive dialogue will live on to inspire the work of America’s peacemakers.”
Janice D Tanaka, filmmaker: “I got to know Rose Ochi while making a film called ‘Right of Passage’ on Japanese American redress. Rose was credited by President Reagan for sending an article about Kazuo Masuda, a JA veteran who gave his life for this country during World War II. That article was a factor in Japanese Americans receivi