I just got an email from Judge Jon R. Takasugi, the son of the Asian American legal pioneer, Judge Robert M. Takasugi, who passed away recently. Jon wanted to thank us for the recent post on his father, as well as to share information on the upcoming memorial to be held on Thursday, August 13.

           "A Memorial Service for the late U.S. District Court Judge Robert M. Takasugi will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2009, at 4 p.m. at Town and Gown (665 Exposition Blvd.) located on the main campus of the University of Southern California just north of the Law Center.  Parking is available in Parking Structure 2 off of Flower Street north of Exposition, and at Exposition Park.

            In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Robert M. Takasugi Pro Bono Bar Review.  Tax-deductible donations can be sent to the “JEF – Pro Bono Bar Review,” c/o Japanese American Bar Association, P.O. Box 86063, Los Angeles, CA 90086."

Jon, who is a judge with the Los Angeles Superior Court and on the Board of Governors of the Japanese American Bar Association, also sent along the attached photo which was taken by Gary Miyatake within the last 12 months.

Again, our condolences to the family. If you can make it out to the memorial, it will a great opportunity to honor an important member of the community.