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China Daily USA | Updated: 2014-09-19 12:09

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Remembering atrocities of WWII

The members of the Global Alliance for Preserving the History of World War II in Asia gathered at Sonoma State University on September 14 to commemorate the atrocities of the war and pay tribute to the injured and deceased in Rohnert Park, California.

On the same day last year, the organization installed the WWII Monument Dedication at the university and many members showed up at this year's ceremony to mark the one year anniversary. Two-thirds of the attendees are having Chinese origins and the rest are composed of people from various ethnic backgrounds.

Never forget

A senior member from the Global Alliance for Preserving the History of World War II places flowers at the front of the WWII Memorial on the Sonoma State University campus in Rohnert Park, California, on Sept 14. Provided to China Daily

Standing proudly

A group of organizational leaders stand behind the WWII Memorial in Rohnert Park, California, on Sept 14. Ding Yuan (right), spokesperson of the Global Alliance for Preserving the History of WWII in Asia, is one of the determined supporters of this cause. Provided to China Daily

Asian battlefield day

This event, entitled "WWII Asian Battlefield Day", was organized by the Global Alliance for Preserving the History of WWII in Asia and the Sonoma State University Philippine-American community. Provided to China Daily

Mukden incident

A Chinese choral group sings On the Songhua River to commemorate 1931's Mukden Incident, which signified the beginning of Japanese invasion into China. Provided to China Daily

Always remember

More young people, students and volunteers showed up at this year's ceremony to support the Global Alliance's dedication to helping everyone remember the historical truth about World War II in Rohnert Park, California, on Sept 14. Provided to China Daily

(China Daily USA 09/19/2014 page9)