Mr. Broder - Lethbridge, Alberta
N 49° 41.254 W 112° 48.288
12U E 369822 N 5505457
Found at the main entrance to the Japanese Gardens, this small plaque pays respects to Mr. Broder, who supported Lethbridge's Japanese community at a time when they were not broadly accepted in Canadian society.
Waymark Code: WM10G3M
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 05/02/2019
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The plaque reads:
In Memory of Mr. Broder
In 1942, after being evacuated from our family farm in Mission, British Columbia during WWII; we arrived in Lethbridge Alberta during an era where the Japanese people were treated with mistrust and suspicion. Opportunities were not given to our people at the time. Mr. Broder was a shining example of humanity. He took us in and provided food, shelter and hope for the future. He hired as many Japanese he could to work at the cannery. Thanks to his generosity, our family persevered and prospered.
His kindness to our people during those dark days will never be forgotten.
With Gratitude, The Naoyoshi (Alex) Yanoshita Family Foundation
Location: entrance to the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: Not listed
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