George Kodani was Gennosuke’s son, named for Gennosuke’s younger brother. Uncle George did not bring honor to the family. But his namesake nephew was such a remarkable person that his High School class was moved to make a public expression of sympathy. At a time when anti-Japanese sentiment was running through the region, it was a remarkable community that could do such a thing.



Photo No. 304L21 ©2000 Marc Shargel
Photographed at Monterey, CA

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