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Hawaii Dreams

Haru Sato loved two things: His wife, Miko, and Hawaii.             Haru was a devoted caregiver to his wife, Miko Sato. Miko had suffered a debilitating stroke that rendered her wheelchair-bound and unable to feed herself. Haru and Miko were from...
Ronald Reagan declared August 21st National Senior Citizens Day in 1988.  This day was created to show appreciation to all of our seniors. It was also a way to recognize their achievements. Senior citizens have made valuable contributions to...
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