FRED ISAMU WADA

FRONT AND CENTER. This is where Mr. Fred Isamu Wada has been permanently positioned by the different cultural organizations, both nationally and internationally.

The elite International Olympic Group has accorded him with much gratitude and accolade. Fred Wada first became involved with Olympic in 1932 and as of that period, has been the moving force of this prestigious Olympic society. The most recent notable project has been the tremendous undertaking of the Keiro project. Success came with super human effort and sacrifice on his part and that of his partner, George Aratani. This mighty accomplishment will remain as a great legacy in the historical annals of the Nikkei world.

Let us not forget, Mrs. Masako Wada, Mr. Fred Wada will be the first person to shout, in Fred’s famous style, “Hell! I couldn’t have done all this without my wife”! Behind a very great man, is a great person, his woman. Mrs. Wada’s part in her husband’s RCA TV business venture with Japan and Mr. Ko Misu of Kawasaki, Japan teaches us a lesson in patience and the importance of spousal support. There is a sign at downtown Keiro that reads: Mr. Ko Misu, Japan, 1969. First Million Yen Donation to Keiro Nursing Home. Some of us know that in spite of Mr. and Mrs. Wada’s reticence, that particular room is the result of their unselfish and philanthropic end-around play.

This evening the Terminal Islanders Club, once again, wishes to honor and acclaim Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wada as our emeritus members. They are our own Terminal Islanders. And loud and clear, no one else can claim them!