The LA Times and NewsMax have two great companion stories of a aging veteran, battling cancer yet making one last attempt to vote for his country and honor his democracy.  He has voted in every presidential election since he became in citizen in WWII after his initial internment in a camp.

His resilience has astounded doctors, his daughter said. Tanabe lifts
his arms, shakes his fists and tucks his knees into his chest every day
for exercise. He’s been holding on to cast his ballot. “We were
inspired to know that his commitment to being an American and exercising
his right to vote was that important to him,” his daughter said.

…“I think he considered [voting] a responsibility, but also a fundamental
right that he fought for,” Barbara Tanabe said. “He saw people die
fighting for their country. The foundation of our country is the ability
to be able to vote and affect policies that change society.”

Don’t let that line stop you on Election Day.

The LA Times and NewsMax have two great companion stories of a aging veteran, battling cancer yet making one last attempt to vote for his country and honor his democracy.  He has voted in every presidential election since he became in citizen in WWII after his initial internment in a camp.

His resilience has astounded doctors, his daughter said. Tanabe lifts
his arms, shakes his fists and tucks his knees into his chest every day
for exercise. He’s been holding on to cast his ballot. “We were
inspired to know that his commitment to being an American and exercising
his right to vote was that important to him,” his daughter said.

…“I think he considered [voting] a responsibility, but also a fundamental
right that he fought for,” Barbara Tanabe said. “He saw people die
fighting for their country. The foundation of our country is the ability
to be able to vote and affect policies that change society.”

Don’t let that line stop you on Election Day.