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Photographer: Konrad R Summers
Taken: August 17, 2012
Caption: A Small Token
Additional Description: This monument stands as a small token of my appreciation for the people of America, from whom I have learned so much. It celebrates a people who have over the years courageously followed the path of truth and justice, while expanding the limits of mankind with their boundless pioneering spirit. It also stands for James Dean and other American Rebels who taught us the importance of having a cause.
To all those who helped this stranger from Japan realize his dream of creating this monument, I express my heartfelt thanks - the Hearst family, which graciously made its land available for this monument; Bill Bast and Mrs. Sanford Roth, James Dean's closest and best friends, who shared their memories with me; and the people of this community, who warmly extended their kindness and cooperation.
And naturally, to all the James Dean fans who have carried his torch throughout the years, thank you.
Seita Ohnishi - July 4, 1983
Submitted: September 5, 2012, by Konrad R Summers of Santa Clarita, California.
Database Locator Identification Number: p218647
File Size: 0.436 Megabytes

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