Memories of SSG Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura

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SSG Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura

Cottonwood, AZ

October 6, 1925 - November 29, 2022

Oct 6, 1925 - Nov 29, 2022

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Eileen Masuda

2012, Honolulu, HI, USA

Ken Miyagishima

My name is Ken Miyagishima, Hersey was my oldest brother's friend. I first met Hersey when I was a city councilman and running for Mayor in 2007. I knew it was a going to be a close race, trying to unseat the incumbent. Hersey came to Veterans Park to meet our veterans and to ask for their support of my candidacy. Having a hero like Hersey and a MOH at that, elevated my standing with the local veterans. There were at least 100 people there and in the end, I won by 74 votes. I have to credit Hersey with helping me win the mayor's seat in 2007. God Bless Hersey and his family.

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Gerry (Patti) Herrera

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Victor Yamada

Deep condolences to the family of best example of patriotic service and courageous duty. Gratified and honored to have received an autographed book and to have done a short interview for a NMJACL Gallup event. Appreciated humbleness about his military activities, more focused on remembering the service by all veterans.

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Patricia Gallegos

My prayers to the family. Hershey was an amazing man. I was honored to know him.

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Teresa Takahashi

Visiting Hershey in Gallup

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Teresa Takahashi

My bro Scott Takahashi and his wife Susan Markee visiting with Hershey at home. My bro Scott Takahashi and his wife Susan Markee visiting with Hershey at home. My bro Scott Takahashi and his wife Susan Markee visiting... Read more

Teresa Takahashi

I remember the day like it was yesterday. It was a beautiful day, Hershey was the Grand Marshall of the Nisei Week Parade. I was taking photos of him with others, as they were getting ready to start the parade. I introduced myself to say hello, "Hi, I'm Teresa, Mas Takahashi's daughter." His response was priceless and so heartfelt, "Mas? Where's Mas?!" I told him he was in the jeep for the parade. He broke the photo op line, telling me "they can't start without me!", and ran over to find my Dad. It was so great to see their comeraderie. Dad passed the following year, but I always think of that day and their long friendship.💞 Later, in Las Vegas, at our 100th btn mini-reunion, Hershey and Kelly sat with me for a visit as we played slot machines. That was an incredibly special moment for me, talking and being with Dad's friend, missing Dad so much. RIP Hershey, give Dad a big hug from me. My heroes! XO

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Paul Layer

To all the family, my deepest sympathies. I was honored to serve with Hershey on The Hometown Heroes Board for over 15 years under the direction of BG Michael Cody. I will never forget his kindness, patriotism and love for Teri and his family. God bless you all as you honor a wonderful man. Paul Layer

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Mari Kanamori-Sasaki

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Mari Kanamori-Sasaki

Uncle hersh was an honorable man w/integrity… A true hero! Such a kind, happy, and funny man. Such a great loss, but know he’s smiling happily in the company of aunti Terry, aunti Mo, aunti Chico and uncle kei now. We will miss u!

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Gerry (Patti) Herrera

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Mari Kanamori-Sasaki

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Vivi Sasaki

It will be difficult to know that you are gone but your memories will never be forgotten. Please say Hi to... Read more It will be difficult to know that you are gone but your memories will never be forgotten. Please say Hi to aunt Terry for us. It will be difficult to know that you are gone but ... Read more

Tracie DiGregorio

Mike, Pat, Kelly, and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Tracie and Dean DiGregorio

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Gerry (Patti) Herrera

James Taylor, CMH

Terri, my condolences to you and your family. Hershey was a close friend for 54 years. My wife and I traveled across these great United States with Hershey and your mother "Terry" on numerous occasions. Our Country has lost a Great American, and I have lost a wonderful friend. God Bless you and your family. James "Jim" Taylor, CMH

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Gerry (Patti) Herrera

Shannon Pinto

My family offers its deepest condolences, My sibling and I shared a story of routinely going to get gas with my father who is a Vietnam Veteran, Cecil Pinto, Sr. when we were younger. Our grand fathers, the late Senator John Pinto, Navajo Code Talker, the late Alex Dennison, retired Air Force Staff Sergeant, and the late Pahe Denet Yazzie, Navajo Code Talker and Mr. Peel who all would visit with Mr. Miyamura at the station for service. Those thoughts make me tear up as I miss them so. Prayers and Blessings to you and yours.

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Gerry (Patti) Herrera

Marisa Regan

Crystal Villarreal

Vivi Sasaki

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Terri Blackshear

Mr. Miyamura was the most remarkable man I have ever met. Just being in the room with him made me feel like all was right with the world.

I will be forever grateful for the day he spent in my classroom at Gallup High School encouraging my struggling students.

They hung on his every word, and I could see that each and every one of them was inspired and honored to meet him and receive his words of wisdom.

What an honor it was to witness Hershey reaching out to those troubled teenagers, and to feel the impact of his words.

He was a true hero, in battle and in life.

Thank God for such wonderful man.

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Gerry (Patti) Herrera

Marisa Regan

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Gerry (Patti) Herrera

Thank you Terri! Your tribute touches the very essence of what Uncle Hershey and Aunt Terry believed and... Read more Thank you Terri! Your tribute touches the very essence of what Uncle Hershey and Aunt Terry believed and practiced in their ... Read more Thank you Terri! Your tribute touches the very essence... Read more

Randy Sasaki

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Gerry (Patti) Herrera

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Jimmy Herrera

Our family HERO! A man who was such an inspiration and made us all proud to share his story. Uncle Hersh, your legacy will live on forever in our hearts as well in American history. Much love and may God bless your beautiful soul. Til we meet again we'll hold the fort down here for ya.
Your great nephew,
Jimmy

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