Heartfelt condolences - by Robert (Bobby) Yamahita

My heart-felt condolences for the great loss of jOHN SOHEI HOHR,I a vey special individual, who accomplished so much during his lifetime who will be greatly missed by Valeria, family and friends.

I was a resident of Children's Village (CV)  in Manznar and lived at the Salvation Army Orphanage in San Francisco for Japanese American orphanage for three (3) years prior to that. 

 I met John(Sohei) in the summer of 42 at CV when he was looking after the younger boysand I among many others sat in to listen to his story telling of Les Miserables and other stories by James Fennimore Cooper and also to see his sketches and drawings.  Did not want to miss his story telling.  Also, met his late younge brother, William who use to visit CV at various times who also accomplished much during his lifetime.  Most notably, initiating the redress movement for those interned in the ten (10) permanent camps.

I last met Sohei in at the Japanese American Historical Museum in east Los Angeles, In he late 80's, I believe, when retired Professor Emeritus,

Mr. Arthur Hansen arranged a panel about CV and Sohei was one of the panelist.

Unfortunately, we did not keep in touch after 45 when I left CV for Milwaukee, WI area, so even though I lived in north New Jersey towns from 55 to March of 69, we were never in conact ( really missed out during a large portion of our earlier life.

My very good wishes and continued good health to all.

Sincere Regards,

Robert (Bobby) Yamahita