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Donnie Chin 1955-2015 Remembering and thanking community hero Donnie Chin

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Photo courtesy Jane Nishita: “One of Donnie’s favorite things to do—outdoor cooking in front of his store Sun May in Canton Alley!”

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Donnie Chin, ID community protector, slain Police continue search for killer

Seattle Police have no leads as to who killed International District mainstay Donnie Chin. The 59-year-old Chin was fatally shot in the early morning on Thursday, July 23rd near 8th Avenue and South Weller Street in the neighborhood he protected for most of his life.

According to Seattle Police, 911 received calls reporting of multiple gunshots fired before 3 a.m. the morning of the 23rd. They found Chin in a car with the windows shot out suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to Harborview Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The police report indicates that Chin was not the intended target of the shooting. However, they do not have any leads as to why Chin was killed.

One theory is that hookah lounges which are open into the late hours of the night in the neighborhood may have been a factor.

Hookahs are flavored tobacco which has its roots in Middle Eastern culture. Many within the International District believe that these bars bring an unsavory element to the area. A group marched through the International District this week demanding that a hookah lounge near where Chin was killed be closed down. The owner of the hookah lounge is offering to add a security guard to the business to address some of the concerns of its neighbors.

The neighborhood concerns stem back some time. According to board minutes from the International District Special Review Board in 2011, there were reservations about the opening of hookah

Photo by George Liu/NWAW

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly

Bullet holes in Crawfish King Restaurant window

Chin’s car with bullet holes being towed

lounges due to late-night noise which would disturb neighbors. Some of these hookah lounges indicated that they were private clubs that served no alcohol and they would monitor the patrons and parking lot. There has been at least one incident where Seattle Police were involved in a shooting outside of a hookah lounge. That incident occurred in October 2013 at 7th and South Lane Street. No one was injured despite shots being fired by individuals and police.

Hundreds of people gathered at Hing Hay Park for a memorial Sunday night, July 26, to honor the memory of Chin. According to community leader Bob Santos, everyone at the memorial was devastated by the news of Chin’s death.

Devoted to the International District, Chin served as ad hoc security around the ID neighborhood since he was a teenager.

He believed that police and medics had slow response times in the ID and so he helped out in his own capacity. Utilizing a police scanner, Chin was a “first responder” to many emergency issues in the ID. He founded and was director of the International District Emergency Center (IDEC). In addition to providing security, Chin helped the homeless and elderly. The IDEC was funded mainly by grants and donations.

Dicky Mar, a board member for IDEC, announced at Chin’s candlelight vigil that they are not seeking donations for Chin or IDEC at this time. The board is trying to figure out the next steps for IDEC as Chin was the leader of the organization. The Chin family is also determining what to do with direct contributions people want to make in Chin’s memory.

The Seattle Police Department collected evidence at the scene of the shooting although according to SPD Public Affairs Detective Patrick Michaud, they could not comment on the nature of some of the evidence at the moment. They have collected and reviewed video surveillance cameras near the scene of the shooting.

Seattle police are in search for what they described as “a well-intentioned good Samaritan” who picked up evidence near the site where Chin was fatally shot.

Many within and outside of the ID community have expressed condolences for the loss of a great leader. Governor Jay Inslee stated, “[T]he ID lost its savior, its protector, its hero and a big piece of its heart. Donnie Chin was a man who dedicated his life to making Chinatown and the International District safe for everyone.”

“Donnie was a great community leader and his tragic death is a tremendous loss to Chinatown-International District, the {see CHIN cont’d on page 12}

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How do we describe a hero?

“He loved the kids of this neighborhood.

Last month a toddler ran into King St and got hit by a car. Donnie responded first. The three generations of this family just stopped by Sun May to show him the baby was okay. Besides being our safety and medical emergency responder, Donnie was a community history keeper.

Donnie’s family’s Sun May store is a pioneer business, a treasure trove of Asian American memorabilia and crafts, and he was amazingly knowledgeable about all the goods they carried. He was invited inside people’s homes and businesses where no one else entered, including at deaths and business closures. Once he figured out how to use a computer, he wrote down the dayto-day stories of the non-rich and the nonfamous, stories only he could write. Donnie appreciated that the Wing Luke Museum was a community place, and helped us preserve neighborhood stories, snippets of real life, pieces of community lore. The museum staff saw Donnie every day: saving lives, saving community stories, honoring a community and its heritage. Donnie was a child of this neighborhood who grew up to be its protector. I can think of no better way to pay tribute to Donnie than to support his beloved neighborhood that is working so hard to thrive.”

— Beth Takekawa “I remember Donnie when I volunteered to do fire watch at the Milwaukee. He was an earnest young brother who cared then and continued to care until his untimely death.”

— Frank Irigon “Absolutely tragic. Donnie was our Batman. He was our superhero.”

— Jamie Ford “My favorite memory of Donnie Chin is a person who dedicated his entire life making the Chinatown/International District a better place for everybody. Regardless of what race, ethnic group or religion you belonged to—or whether a person was rich or poor, young or elderly, homeless, a transient, a criminal or a victim of a crime—if you needed medical help, Donnie was there. He was there for just not a couple of years, but for decades. I will always remember Donnie as a person who helped thousands, a very good person who save many, many lives because of his dedication and passion for the District and its people.

Donnie was the District’s guardian angel.”

— Douglas Chin “Donnie was always there...for the community. At first the Seattle police department and firefighters thought he was a kid playing EMT but they learned to respect him and IDEC and often provided them equipment. He was also a designer, turning floor by floor of the emergency center into a loft comparable to those in New York.”

— Sharon Maeda “A lot has been said about Donnie’s selfless contributions to the people of the Chinatown International District (ID).

Donnie in his inimical political incorrect style transcended racial divides. Whether an injured person was white, brown, black, or purple, Donnie did what he could to help the patient. The same principle applied to people he confronted on the street. Many of his ‘street clients’ were of all races and

Remembering Donnie Chin

to many generations of IDEC volunteers.

On one of our field runs there was a man down and not breathing. Donnie, after two minutes of applying CPR, said to me ‘Kim take over.’ I did so with great care and appreciated his trust in me to support him.

It was quite the adrenaline rush to help save a life! Donnie took me out of my comfort zone and brought out the best in me. I will always cherish our moments together. God bless you, Donnie.”

— Kim Chinn, IDEC member “I can’t imagine Chinatown without Donnie.”

— Bruce Harrell, Seattle City Councilmember

regard.”

— Bettie Luke

“I was told that Donnie pulled a man out of a burning house, and had to fight off the man’s dog in doing so. That was the night Seattle was hit by such an intense and sudden snow storm, cars were gridlocked, and fire engines could not get through.

Donnie plowed through his campaign of care with grit and humor. He’s the Golden Guardian of our Community. He’s our angel on earth.”

— Eddie Rye, community activist

“He’s there 24/7, every single day for decades. He’s keeping the streets safe. We took Donnie for granted…We are grieved…

“Donnie was always there for us and devastated. We don’t believe it’s (a) random his spirit will remain in the Chinatown/ID (act of violence). He followed all the neighborhood he loved so much to protect. dangerous elements… No one can replace Our superhero guardian angel is gone, but Donnie.” never forgotten.”

— Diane Narasaki, Executive Director — Kathy Chinn of Asian Counseling & Referral Service Fire department salutes Chin

understandably, knew Donnie and were not members of his fan club. They were prone to irrational violent behavior which caused Donnie to master the art of confrontation with the goal of de-escalation. Above all, Donnie was a humanist and a one-of-akind hero. I am proud to have volunteered with him and will greatly miss Donnie and all of his quirkiness.”

— Gene Lee, IDEC Volunteer “The best servant in the International District.”

— Hyeok Kim, Seattle Deputy Mayor “It’s impossible to say how many lives he saved.”

— Ed Peterson, Seattle Fire Dept.

“Donnie sacrificed his life for the ID. He walked the streets to take care of us.”

— Christine Lesh “Donnie was a mentor, friend, and teacher

“There will never be another Donnie Chin. Let’s preserve that memory and not look for someone to replace him.”

— Jane Nishita “Donnie would check in on elders living alone, and bring warm socks or food if they needed them, and remind them to take their medications. Dean Wong, a buddy who was like a brother to Donnie, told me when they were young teenagers, they worked to pick up first aid and martial arts skills. Donnie would whip up a meal for the Chinatown kids playing in the alleys because their parents worked late hours. Over time, Donnie and Dean taught them first aid skills, and this helped form the team of IDEC volunteers. Donnie told me that when he was younger, the fire department or police were bothered to see this young kid show up, so would try to shoo him away. After awhile, his cultural knowledge and dedication became recognized. With recognition and experience, Donnie became a trainer to those departments and related agencies. Now, he is held in high

“I am shocked and greatly saddened by Donnie’s death. Everyone loved him. Donnie was not only the protector of vulnerable people in the ID, but he personified all that was good about the community.”

— Arlene Oki “How many hundreds of thousands of dollars did Donnie save government in being an effective and distinguished First Responder for over four decades? As an ignorant Canadian, I am flabbergasted that one of the wealthiest cities in the United States can accept being fearful of its own district late at night. The good people of Seattle, namely the Asian American community, own their city. Not a gang of thugs or indifferent politicians / corporate developers. Donnie’s life was worth more than all of this.”

— Kenda Gee’s film “Lost Years” (featured Donnie, Bettie Luke, and Alan Lau) {see QUOTES cont’d on page 6}

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Stir about film on white people

By David Bauder AP Television Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the challenges for makers of the MTV documentary “White People” was getting folks to talk about race when they didn’t feel the issue concerned them — like those quoted as saying they consider white the “default race” or “normal.”

So filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas recorded white Americans in situations where they were forced to confront racial identity issues. He found to a white man who attends a traditionally black college, teachers on a South Dakota reservation where resentment toward whites is palpable, a young Brooklyn man bewildered by the Asian immigrants on his block, a white man who teaches a college course on white privilege.

The documentary’s trailer alone created a

Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors to end US production

Phillipines-born journalist Jose Antonio Vargas

stir. The full film debuts this month and is offered simultaneously online.

“The only thing I fear is not having these conversations,” Vargas said. “What I fear is the silence, the indifference, the ignorance.

We can no longer have a conversation about

fifths of MTV viewers polled said their families had taught them that everyone should be treated the same, regardless of differences.

A colorblind upbringing is admirable, an attitude that no doubt leads to young people being more accepting of gay marriage, for example, than older Americans, Friedman said. But many also look past the lessons of history to question the need for affirmative action. Vargas talks to a white student with a 3.8 grade point average in high school who now goes to a community college; she and her mother are convinced that racial minorities get the edge in college scholarships and admissions. “I feel like I’m being discriminated against,” she said.

Attitudes hidden beneath the surface are {see “WHITE PEOPLE” cont’d on page 13}

Official says Christian retreat heartbroken over stabbings

By Alan Scher Zagier Associated Press

By David Dishneau Associated Press

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Mitsubishi Motors confirmed Friday that it plans to stop production at its only U.S. factory and sell the plant in central Illinois that has more than 1,200 workers.

The Japanese automaker reviewed its global supply chain and decided it was necessary to end production at the plant and find a buyer, said Dan Irvin, the company’s North American spokesman. The announcement came after Japanese media reported the automaker had decided to end production in the U.S. to focus on Asian markets.

Irvin said Mitsubishi’s board will soon make a formal decision on what will happen to the plant in Normal, Illinois, about 100 miles southwest of Chicago. Company officials hope to find a buyer that will maintain the factory’s employment. The president of UAW Local 2488, Rod DeVary, said workers were told Friday that the plant will cease production on Nov. 30.

Annual production at the plant, which makes the Outlander SUV, has fallen to 64,000 vehicles from more than 200,000 in 2002. The company sold only 82,000 vehicles in the U.S. last year — less than 1 percent of the total market.

Japan’s leading business newspaper, the Nikkei, reported that Mitsubishi would be the first major Japanese automaker to end production in both the U.S. and Europe.

The company has built a plant in Thailand, bought one from Ford in the Philippines, and is building one in Indonesia.

Illinois state Sen. Bill Brady, whose district includes Normal, said he and other state officials were already working on a plan to find another manufacturer to buy the factory. ``We are going to do everything we can to make sure people know that Mitsubishi no longer needs the facility, but that this is a facility that has a very efficient, worldclass workforce and a supplier network that’s second to none,” he said.

Brady also said he has talked to Mitsubishi officials have assured him that ``Mitsubishi’s

Operators of a rural Maryland religious retreat where a man was killed in a double stabbing are heartbroken over the weekend attack, a board member said July 28.

Given the behavior of a homeless man charged in the case, the board of Anna Prayer Counseling Inc. should become more cautious in welcoming people with possible mental health issues to the center near Urbana, about 40 miles from Washington, Peter Chang said. But he added that as a Christian counseling center, “that’s what we’re here for.”

“We’ll just have to be more careful and police those who have mental health problems,” said Chang, a retired Rockville

{see MITSUBISHI cont’d on page 14}

race and diversity without having white people in it.”

Racial issues are timely, topping the news during the past several months with the “black lives matter” campaign in response to police shootings and the debate over the Confederate flag. MTV President Stephen Friedman said he’s wanted to look at how whites perceive themselves for several years, but it wasn’t until he met Vargas that he felt he’d found the right person to do it.

Vargas is best known for “Documented,” a film where the Philippines-born journalist talks about his status as an undocumented U.S. resident. (His status hasn’t changed since then).

Race was a difficult topic, not simply because it’s uncomfortable to talk about.

Shuns, slights and stereotypes aren’t a regular part of life for most whites. More than four-

businessman, adding he was speaking for himself, not for the board. “If there’s any indication of mental health problems, we just have to be very cautious.”

Chung Hwan Park, 62, of South Korea was killed Sunday evening at the nearly 140-acre complex, which includes an interdenominational church and seminar facilities for up to 60 people.

Park’s wife, Ae Suk Ko, 57, is recovering from stab wounds police say she got trying to defend her husband from Song Su Kim, 30, a Korean-American who was staying at the center.

Kim is charged with first-degree murder and other offenses. Frederick County Public Defender Mary Riley, listed in online court records as Kim’s lawyer, didn’t’ return a call Tuesday from The

Associated Press.

Police said Kim told investigators he attacked Park with a kitchen knife because he was tired of being treated badly by “all Koreans,” and wanted to “invade a Korean.” He allegedly said Park had treated him badly that day.

Chang said Park and Ko were dedicated missionary volunteers who had been at the center for about three weeks. He said they had been working in the kitchen, among other areas. Police say Kim had called 911 a day before the attack to complain about the quality of food at the center.

Police say Kim had been brought to the center by his mother in northern Virginia five days before the attack. Assistant Public Defender Elizabeth Stein said in a court hearing Monday that Kim is homeless. 

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How do we honor Donnie Chin?

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly

The community is still grieving Donnie Chin’s death. There are several ways which we can help the community to heal. One is to help the police to find the killer(s).

Meantime, here is what the community can do to honor Chin.

1. Continue IDEC’s mission Teresita Batayola, International Community Health System, said, “Whenever and wherever there was a trouble spot, Donnie was there. International District Emergency Center must continue.

IDEC lives, Donnie lives. Our community needs that.”

The Asian Weekly contacted Seattle City Council President Tim Burgess about funding for IDEC. He favors continuing the $19,000 grant for IDEC. His advice is for IDEC to submit it to the mayor’s budget in September.

In fact, IDEC should request bigger funding so that it can increase from a one to two-person staff. The International District Chinatown is a unique part of Seattle, with hundreds of businesses, producing revenue for the City. As an Asian cultural center, it’s a primary attraction for tourists.

The IDEC actually saves the City money because it takes care of many potential problems before the problems get bigger, according to Chin in an interview with the Asian Weekly in 2011.

2. Donnie Chin Children’s Park Dedicate the International Children’s Park to Donnie Chin—this was a suggestion from the Organization of Chinese Americans.

3. Preserve Sun May The Northwest Asian Weekly would like to see a tribute to local hero Donnie Chin. Preserve Chin’s gift shop, Sun May, as part of Chinatown’s history. What better place to do that than to keep Sun May.

Seattle Chinese Drill Team pays respect to Donnie Chin in Canton Alley

Chin’s story would inspire youth and adults to support and give back to their community. His store is a nice addition to Wing Luke Museum’s tour. It can also continue to be a gift shop for tourists because Sun May is one of the remaining Asian pioneer businesses started by Chin’s parents. The rent is $50 a month. But Bernie Kay, manager of the building, said they donated the rent back to IDEC. Hopefully, Chin family and the building owners can work out a deal to preserve Chin’s legacy, an important chapter of Seattle’s history.

4. Donnie Chin’s exhibit The Wing should do an exhibit on Chin’s life soon. Currently, the Wing has displayed Chin’s portrait and uniform outside its window facing the Canton Alley. His closed friends including Dean Wong had collected materials from Chin, including an old baton and sword. Those materials should be part of the exhibit. {see HONOR CHIN cont’d on page 13}

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Dean Wong: The legacy of Donald Gregory Chin A speech commemorating a friend and hero’s life

Heaven has a new angel.

Donnie must be pleased to rejoin his parents in heaven, along with Uncle Jimmy whose wartime experience inspired him to become a medic.

Donnie is looking down at us right at this very moment. He’s probably speechless, seeing all the love that is being poured his way. A tear may be rolling down his cheeks, as they have been rolling down ours. Pouring like a massive river slicing through our very soul through the King Street core.

Those who knew Donnie from the old days, heard him speak and breathe fire in his words. The four-letter-word was standard vocabulary.

He mellowed out a lot over the years.

Donnie may have been a tough guy on the outside in the old days, but deep inside he is an angel with a heart of gold. Watching over the community. Making sure we were safe.

He learned the importance of community involvement from his father Don, who was a leader in the Chinatown community. For those who knew Donnie the longest, they experienced his stubborn and determined nature. I think he got that from his father.

Donnie helped his mother Myra run the Sun May Company. Both Donnie and his younger sister Connie helped with the store and even had a small section selling their own candy. Older sister Melanie rounded up the Chin family.

I met Donnie when I was eight. My mother ran the Re New Cleaners. Early on he formed the Eagles Club, with the headquarters in an upstairs office at the store. I think Connie and I were the only members.

I helped Donnie clean out his grandfather’s Canton Alley space to form the home of Asians for Unity. We organized other Chinatown teens in the hopes of forming a service organization. We had about eight guys in the group but they quickly got tired of Donnie’s strict militaristic leadership style.

He then decided to form the International District Emergency Center. We took first aid and CPR classes and we taught these skills to Asian youth in a summer program.

We collected canned foods and brought them to home bound seniors in Chinatown as we checked on their welfare. When we saw homeless people rummaging through the dumpsters behind Four Seas, we gave them something to eat.

Donnie bought bright red and bright yellow jumpsuits as uniforms. While working in a summer program at a central area school, he found some round wood sticks in the basement.

He called me. “Man you gotta come up here and get those sticks.” So I went there, we sneaked into the basement and I walked out with them.

We used those sticks as batons. With our long hair, we went on patrol in Chinatown to keep the streets safe.

At first the police did not know what to make of us. They drove slowly through Canton Alley at night and shined their flashlights in our perpetually open door. They questioned the two young radical, idealistic Chinese Americans with long hair wanting to know what we were up to, as the sound of 911 scanners went off in the background.

Donnie showed them a bright neon red sign he had made. It read International District Emergency Center call 623-3321. The signs were all over the neighborhood.

Photo by Dean Wong

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Donnie Chin (far right)

The fire department knew one thing for sure. IDEC was always there first. It was not a race. It was caring at a grassroots level.

Fire fighters and paramedics grew to respect IDEC. Dr. Michael K. Copass, founder of the Medic One Program was a huge fan of Donnie and IDEC. Paramedics gave us supplies.

Donnie learned how to be a paramedic on his own. Self-taught and hands on.

Eventually, I went to the UW and studied journalism. I continued to come down to volunteer my time with IDEC and later with the International Examiner.

Donnie helped everyone. Street people, residents, Chinese and Filipino elders, tourists. Everyone.

The IDEC aid stations run by the men and woman standing beside me further kept the community safe. With us around, Donnie knew he could take it easy for once and monitor us by radio. We would hear his voice “Dragon One to Aid Station.”

I was pleased to see so many young people visit his memorial this week. It means that you, you young people care about the community and are involved in making it a better place. IDEC thanks you. The Asian American community thanks you.

Donnie loved children, especially the kids in Chinatown. He let them hang around the alley. He got mad when they broke things.

But he would not stay mad very long. He fed them and made sure they respected their elders. He mentored some of them into IDEC volunteers, some of which stand with me today. He accepted trouble youth into IDEC in hopes of turning their lives around.

IDEC has three volunteers who have been with us since they were children. Three brothers affectionately called Big, Middle and Baby.

Two of them have their own children. To me, this makes Donnie a grandfather. I knew he was proud of their beautiful daughters and loved them like they were his.

Since 1968, IDEC has helped thousands and thousands of people. From a simple band aid to giving CPR. IDEC volunteers were there with Donnie at times. But often times Donnie was by himself. Keeping us safe. Just as he was doing the night he was taken from us.

He was targeted by violence often and defended himself like a warrior. He often would talk about his exploits on the streets of Chinatown.

He is a legend in this community. He is our hero. He is our angel in a ghetto package.

To whoever killed our brother and friend, I say the brave men and women of the police department will catch you and bring you to justice.

And Donnie will be in heaven watching in approval. He’ll be standing behind a barbecue grilling hot dogs in a Chinatown alley {see SPEECH cont’d on page 12}

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TUE 8/4

SAT 8/8

WHAT: Seattle Chinese Garden Kite Festival WHERE: Seattle Chinese Garden, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle WHEN: 2-6 p.m.

COST: Free for kids age of 7 and below, $3/adults INFO: info@ seattlechinesegarden.org, 206-934-5219

WHAT: King Street Dance Party WHERE: Underneath I-5 on King Street WHEN: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

INFO: jamiel@scidpda.org

WHAT: 18th Annual Polynesian Luau WHERE: APCC, 4851 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma WHEN: 1-4 p.m.

INFO: 253-383-3900, asiapacificculturalcenter. org

WHAT: Tacoma Bon Odori WHERE: Tacoma Buddhist Temple, 1717 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma WHEN: 5-9 p.m.

INFO: www.tacomabt.org

SUN 8/2 WHAT: Young Musicians’ Concert WHERE: Microsoft Auditorium, Central Library WHEN: 3-4 p.m.

INFO: 206-684-0849

THU 8/6 WHAT: From Hiroshima to Hope Committee WHERE: Green Lake, 7312 W. Green Lake Dr. N., Seattle WHEN: 6 p.m.

INFO: 206-453-4471

FRI 8/7 WHAT: Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Michael Itti, Julien Loh, Phillip Sit, and Theresa Pan Hosley WHERE: New Hong Kong Restaurant, 900 S. Jackson St. #203, Seattle WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

COST: $20

THRU 8/14 WHAT: Washington Overseas Chinese Artists Association WHERE: The Gallery at TCC WHEN: Mon-Thu, 12-5 p.m.

COST: Free INFO: 253-460-4306

SAT 8/29 WHAT: A speed dating program celebration, “Chinese Valentine’s Day” WHERE: Beacon Hill Library, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle WHEN: 3-5 p.m.

INFO: spl.org

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By Matthew Pennington Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers and rights groups on July 27 accused the State Department of politicizing its annual rankings of nations on their efforts to combat modern-day slavery, as key trading partner Malaysia was taken off a blacklist.

Cuba was also given an upgrade, a week after the U.S. and Cuba formally restored diplomatic relations, ending a half-century of estrangement.

But Thailand, downgraded with Malaysia last year because of pervasive labor abuses in its lucrative fishing industry, remained stuck on “tier 3” — the lowest ranking in the

Photo by NWAW. Taken in 2010.

Donnie Chin holds a photo of the Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce’s board members during the 1960s. His father, Don Chin, was the chamber’s first president.

“For 40 years, Donnie single-handedly dedicated his life toward making the ID a better and safer place. He could be seen at all hours of the day and night answering calls from citizens for help and responding to emergency calls put out by the police and fire departments and medical units. He knew everybody in the ID, every building in the ID, and all the pitfalls involved with emergency responses to those often crumbling buildings. Everybody in the ID knew Donnie, took him for granted, loved, and deeply respected him for his selfless devotion to helping others.

Donnie would always be present at GSCCC functions providing first responder and crowd control services. GSCCC routinely honored Donnie and IDEC at its Chinese New Year Dinner and would force Donnie to come to the stage to accept a donation. Donnie would be very gracious, humble, and it was evident that Donnie did not enjoy being the center of attention.”

— Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce

department’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report.

Undersecretary of State Sarah Sewall denied political considerations had come into play.

Secretary of State John Kerry formally launched the annual U.S. assessment of how 188 governments around the world have performed in fighting the flesh trade and other forms of exploitative labor, which he described as a “battle against money.”

He said the report was not intended to “name and shame” but to galvanize action against an illicit trade that the U.N. estimates {see HUMAN TRAFFICKING cont’d on page 12}

Feds: 2 men traveled to Philippines for murder-for-hire plot

By Larry Neumeister Associated Press

“My favorite memories of Donnie are when he was with the seniors. That was when you would see his gruff, rough exterior become tender and kind. He would talk at length with them to learn about their history and concerns. He was always there when they needed help or were in distress.

He was a friend to all. Memories are too numerous to write down but he made a significant difference in the lives of the residents of the ID. Donnie I will miss you greatly—now who will I rant with?”

— Sue Taoka “I know Donnie from way back in the days, precisely around the late 1970s. He saw something in me that I made him wanted to recruit me as his assistant.

Throughout the decades, Donnie taught me so much about his profession as well as learning about the tough streets that no books can teach. All the years from rainy to sunny, we would talk about his memory of what Chinatown once was. It was a tough love kind of relationship. Although I resisted from wanting to dive in to his profession, he never wavered in teaching me all he knows. Being a key latch kid living in Chinatown, he took in many kids off the streets to participate in an afterschool tutoring session. I am so grateful for what he provided me along with many other amenities. I considered him to be a father figure as well as a brother I never had growing up. During those times, He took me under his wing, we patrolled daily, nightly. whether it is a normal routine detox call or just hanging out, I always called IDEC as a second home.

Lastly, I can say that every kid that came through his watch will always remember this man for all that he has given to us. You can never put a price on the little things.”

— Johnny Chan

Malaysia taken off US human trafficking blacklist

NEW YORK (AP) — Two North Carolina men were arrested July 22 on charges that they carried out a contract killing, allegedly leaving a woman dead on a garbage pile in the Philippines before each collected a portion of their $35,000 fee.

An indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in New York City charged Adam Samia and Carl David Stillwell in the early 2012 killing of a Filipino woman.

Prosecutors said the woman, identified in court papers only as “Victim-1,” was shot

multiple times in the face before she was dumped on a pile of trash.

“After their contract killing, they allegedly covered their tracks by conspiring to launder the blood-money back to the United States,” Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said in a release.

He said the men were arrested in Roxboro, North Carolina, after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration played a key role in the probe, with cooperation from local and federal law enforcement officials. {see MURDER-FOR-HIRE cont’d on page 11}

In the memory of ANNE CHINN WING (1919-2015) Anne Chinn Wing passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2015 in a care facility in San Diego after suffering a stroke in January 2015 while visiting her youngest daughter for the holidays. While bedridden there, she was visited often by family and friends. Anne was born on March 9, 1919 in Seattle, WA (now Pioneer Square), the youngest of 13 children. She was preceded in death by all her siblings, her loving husband of 57 years, David Lew Wing, daughter Diane Luke Locke (Wayne) of Los Angeles, CA. and grandson Wolfgang David Wing-Lawrence of San Diego, CA. She is survived by sons Larry A. Luke (Bette) of Edmonds, WA and Randall K.G. Luke (Sherrie) of Olympia, WA, daughters Dana Dorothy Wing (John) Hunter of Orange County, CA and Kimberly Ann Wing of San Diego, CA, granddaughters Alia Tiger Anne Wing-Lawrence and Cheyenne Phoenix Wing-Lawrence of San Diego, CA., granddaughter Leigh-Anne Locke Glowac (Walter) and grandson John Locke (Arlene) of Los Angeles, CA, granddaughter Natalie Luke and grandson Marcus Luke (Dahlia) of Seattle, WA., four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Anne was a leader in the Seattle community for over 60 years. She attended Seattle Public Schools and became an active volunteer in the community in the early 1940’s. In 1948, she organized the first International District Queen’s Pageant as a way for young women to celebrate their differences. She continued to organize and run the pageant for 35 years for which she received in 1986 the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce award for her services. Also, in 1948 Anne was awarded the Neighborhood House ‘Award of Merit’ for working with children of many different cultural backgrounds. She received the Jackson Street Community Council ‘Chairman’s Award’ during that year as well. In 1950, Anne’s work on the National Council of Christians and Jews yielded a Chairman’s Award for human relations fund raising to enact the Fair Employment Practice Law. She served as a board member on the Seattle Camp Fire Girls for 8 years, was the manager of the first Camp Fire Mint Drive and in 1952 was the recipient of the National Camp Fire Girls Highest Award, The Luther Halsey Gulick Award. In 1962, she was a board member on the Mayor’s Committee for Minority Housing. In 1966, she was on the steering committee to form the largest Chinese Family Association Auxiliary for the Gee How Oak Tin Association, and subsequently

served as its Auxiliary president three times. In 1986, Anne received the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Award for 30 years of service and was on the Mayor’s Advisory Committee for a Seattle Chinese Garden.

In the 1990’s she devoted much of her time to help raise financing to bring the dream of the Kin On Health Care Center to fruition. In 1994, she served as President for the ground breaking for the $12 million dollar new nursing home and formed the Kin On Auxiliary and created the monthly outing and annual holiday music programs. In 2000, Anne was honored as recipient of the Nordstrom’s Community Service Award, one of six recognized for their efforts to promote cultural and racial harmony. Also in 2000, Anne was the first woman delegate from the State of Washington to the Gee How Oak Tin National Convention and National approved of women’s right to vote. In 2005, she continued to serve the community on the Boards of both Kin On and the Suey Sing Association, and was the English secretary for Suey Sing and the Kwong Tung Association, as well as advisor for the Gee How Oak Tin Auxiliary.

Anne lived for 52 years in a home she and her husband custom built in Seward Park where they hosted many Mah Jong and bridge tournament groups and she played bridge online up until her stroke.

In 1962, she was co-chair of the National Convention of the American Congress Bridge League. In the 1960’s she and her husband in addition to many salmon fishing trips, took ballroom dance lessons.

They opened Poh Poh’s Laundromat and dry cleaners in south Seattle in the 1970’s which they ran for 10 years. They retired in the 1980’s and went to dances six or seven times a week. They spent 25 years travelling the world. Highlights were a trip to New York to dance at the Roseland Ballroom and Austria to dance the Viennese waltz. No one loved a party more than she. She hosted a Celebration of Life party in 2012 and with her husband danced their “last waltz” together four months prior to his passing. She led a very full and active life for 96 years 4 ½ months and will be missed by a very large circle of family members, friends and community organizations.

There will be no services. Memorials are suggested to Kin On Community Health Care (kinon.org).

Please share memories at www.bonneywatson.com.

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You are allowed to talk about it Asian Americans and support systems for dealing with epilepsy

By Greg Young Northwest Asian Weekly The sun was out and the sky was blue on the day of June 20th. It was the beginning of summer and the local Seattleites and others from surrounding areas, including Sylvia Park and her brother from Gig Harbor, were ready for the warmth and sunshine. A crowd was collecting at Green Lake Park, approximately 3000 people.

They were getting together so they could go on a short walk—a short walk with about a cumulative total of 2000 miles when including walkers in cities participating throughout the Northwest.

This event was the 12th annual Walk/ Run for Epilepsy held by the Epilepsy Foundation Northwest. Thousands came together to raise awareness of epilepsy, and also to raise funds for the various programs held by the Epilepsy Northwest Foundation.

The foundation is the principal advocate for the epilepsy community in the Northwest. They provide community and services for sufferers of epilepsy in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and even a little bit of Montana. The epilepsy walk is held in various cities throughout the Northwest, and on June 20th, it was Seattle’s turn to host the walk. Other cities that participated in the walk included Tacoma, Spokane, Portland, Bend, and Anchorage.

The event is important in that it exposes the community to recognize the diverse people

Tiffany, Northwest Run/Walk for Epilepsy

Dr. Fuki Hisama, Univ. of Washington and Dr. Edward “Rusty” Novotny, Univ. of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital, Northwest Run/Walk for Epilepsy

who live with epilepsy.

Some walked around the three-mile track, some ran the track, and some arrived to simply help the organized event go smoothly, people such as Sylvia Park, who helped out with registration during the morning hours.

In the Northwest alone, more than 130,000 people suffer from epilepsy.

“Three in 200 Asian Americans are living with epilepsy,” said Kelsey Crow, Senior Communications Associate with Veng Group, “Yet many people are still hesitant to discuss the condition for a variety of reasons.”

Park, 30 years old, whose family is from South Korea, is very familiar with this phenomenon. She grew up watching it

affect her brother, who has had epilepsy his whole life. Epilepsy Foundation Northwest has helped provide her with a support system and a community for her through her various challenges.

Park’s family lives in Gig Harbor, a small, rural town on the peninsula northeast from Tacoma. Her brother lives at home with her parents. It’s very difficult for her family.

Gig Harbor has very little in a support system for her brother, and her family tends to avoid the subject altogether.

“He still doesn’t have a support system,” said Park.

There are not very many Asian Americans out where they live. He has a doctor, and a social worker, but he can’t drive, and if he needs to get anywhere then he needs his parents.

“I was never allowed to talk about it,” said Park, “and they still don’t talk about it. It’s a very sensitive subject.” She said that his epilepsy goes beyond just seizures.

“He struggles with depression, and even schizophrenia.”

He had lived a relatively normal childhood, up until about fifth grade when his classmates noticed he was just a little bit different. And then things started to change for him. “He had a lot of trouble making friends,” said Park.

Her brother tries hard to lead a life of his own, but it very difficult because of his condition. He’s 33 years old, and his parents {see EPILEPSY cont’d on page 14}

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“Dance Like A Man” Not so much dance, but rather, drama

Tanvee Kale (left) and Jay Athalye

By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly “Dance Like A Man,” presented by ACT Theater in collaboration with Seattle Pratidhwani organization, opened with dancing, although, oddly enough, not any dancing included in the play’s script. Joyce Paul Siamak of Arpan Performing Arts, performed two solo dances, one before each of the play’s two acts; and introduced two dances, one before each act, performed by two of her students, Nisha Theta and Akshata Aravind. Ms. Theta and Ms. Aravind performed more abstract dances,

Abhijeet Rane (left) and Meenakshi Rishi

devoted to choreography and intricacy, but not telling any particular story.

Ms. Siamak’s own dances told stories, and she was courteous enough to explain what many of her moves would mean, beforehand. She danced stories of desire, jealously, betrayal, and rage—amongst gods, who, according to these stories at least, are no strangers to human passions and human weaknesses. I followed her eyes and fingers the most, but she commanded each tale pass up and down her entire form.

And the Arpan dancers made an important difference to the evening, since the play itself--written by Mahesh

Dattani, a leading Indian playwright and filmmaker—oddly enough shows very little dancing. It is a story of people’s lives defined by dancing, specifically the Bharathanatyam style administered over, in the heavenly realms at least, by Lord Shiva.

Keeping the dance, during the play’s action at least, offstage, allows the action to concentrate on the people. It starts with two young people, Lata (Tanvee Kale) and her fiancé Viswas (Jay Athalye) as they prepare to meet her parents, two lifelong Bharathanatyam dancers. As the young couple banter and Viswas works through

his nervousness at meeting his future in-laws, we come to understand that the parents’ apartment itself, designed for the stage by David Hsieh, is itself a character in the narrative. It has a history. It was in peril at one point. It’s been modified to suit someone’s desires. But none of this is apparent in the early going.

And that reflects on the whole story, where with the possible exception of the affable Viswas, every character on stage has cards s/he isn’t showing. Lata’s {see DANCE LIKE A MAN cont’d on page 13}

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Vigils and vigilance Community honors Donnie Chin

Photos by George Liu/NWAW

Gathering at Hing Hay Park

Setting up

Candlelight vigil

Constance Magorty, Donnie’s sister, speaks at vigil

Photo by Rebecca Ip/SCP

IDEC volunteers and board members

Gifts at the location where Chin’s car crashed

Protesting by the hookah bar

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OPINION

Seattle’s Chinatown loses its dragon Donnie Chin’s tragic death unites the community

and the Seattle Chinese Post. “What can we do to help?”

Chin would be embarrassed that he himself had become the legend he never wanted to be. Yes, he would be proud that the community has finally come together.

He would be amazed by the ceaseless number of visitors paying tribute every day since his death, bringing flowers and messages to honor him at his little gift shop, Sun May in the Canton Alley. It would be impossible to count the number of lives he has helped, from drug addicts to homeless; seniors and youth; common and powerful people; Asians and non-Asians; and businesses to non-profits.

Chin would be thrilled to see cops patrolling day and night in the ID reversing the absence of police in the past. Several top police and fire officers attended the recent ID meetings, answering questions and sharing condolences. It is a nice gesture that the mayor and police department are willing to address issues facing the ID and hopefully develop solutions, including addressing drug addicts and dealers and other kinds of illegal activities. Over the years, Donnie had given reports to the police department about security issues, however, nothing happened.

The fact is, if the police department

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Community leader Bob Santos said, “We will be back (in protests) every Friday until the bar is closed.”

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“Donnie Chin is our dragon,” said Dean Wong at Chin’s candlelight vigil at the Hing Hay Park this past weekend.

In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes excellence, boldness, perseverance, power, heroism, and nobility.

Chin’s death has transformed the Chinatown International District ID overnight--bringing a protest, two community meetings demanding answers and justice from city officials, a vigil with over 700 people at Hing Hay Park, and much more resounding aftermath.

Founded with Wong, Chin was a figurehead for the International District Emergency Center (IDEC). He was fatally shot on July 23.

A low-key, selfless, humble, blunt, and self-effacing man in a trooper uniform, Chin possessed no wild magic. Simply, he served his community for close to 50 years, and was on his feet 24/7 as the first responder to any emergency situations—faster than the police and the fire department. He saved many lives including mine. I was almost choking to death with a piece of beef stuck

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OPINION

Donnie Chin: A man of his people

The role model for “protect and serve”

We at OCA-Greater Seattle are stunned, shocked, and saddened by the loss of our friend, Donnie Chin. Our condolences go out to his family. Donnie embodied what is best about our community. He was selfless, caring, hard-working, and modest; a true hero for all of us in the Asian American community. Donnie dedicated his life to serving the people in the Chinatown/International District and the Asian Pacific American community.

Donnie was particularly passionate about preserving the vitality and character of the Chinatown/International District. Donnie’s dedication to community service was inspired by his family’s long history of involvement in the neighborhood. His father, Donald Chin, Sr., was an outspoken activist who served on the board of the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce and became an early president of the board for the InterIm Community Development Association.

In 1880, Donnie’s ancestors founded the family store, Sun May, a hand laundry company that evolved into a jewelry store, then a gift shop. The store anchored local life on South King Street until its relocation to Canton Alley. Young Donnie worked at the family store, and grew up surrounded by the stories, struggles, and triumphs of his neighbors.

Donnie originally founded the International District Emergency Clinic (IDEC) at Canton Alley. Over the years, he mentored hundreds of young people, especially the children who grew up in the Chinatown/

By Chinese American Citizens Alliance For Northwest Asian Weekly

By OCA-Greater Seattle For Northwest Asian Weekly

{MURDER-FOR-HIRE cont’d from page 6} Samia, 41, and Stillwell, 47, were scheduled to make an initial appearance Thursday in federal court in Greensboro, North Carolina.

It was not immediately clear who will represent them in court.

International District, about Asian American history, the history of the area, and the importance of community service. Through Donnie, the IDEC became a hang-out, dropin spot for many young people, and people just trying to learn about the Chinatown/International District.

Less than two years ago, OCA-Greater Seattle honored Donnie with a Golden Circle Award for his dedication to the community.

Initially, he refused the individual recognition. So we modified the award to present it to Donnie Chin and the IDEC. Then he accepted.

Currently, in memory of Donnie, OCAGreater Seattle joins others in an effort to rename the International Children’s Park the “Donnie Chin Children’s Park,” and to establish a memorial or salute to Donnie at the park. In the 1970s, Donnie had an idea to create a children’s park in the neighborhood because he loved children and saw the need to create an area for them to play. In 1981, the International Children’s Park was built.

By renaming the park inspired by Donnie’s vision, Donnie will always be with us, and never leave the Chinatown/International District he loved so much.

From his work at Sun May Company, to his midnight patrols around the neighborhood, and his tireless efforts tending others, Donnie courageously served the Chinatown/ International District. We will always remember him as an outstanding man and a heroic public servant. Donnie was truly a “man of his people.” His death is a tremendous loss for all of Seattle, most especially the Asian American community. 

Each was charged with conspiracy to kidnap and murder in the Philippines, discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence and conspiracy to launder the proceeds of committing murder-for-hire.

If convicted, they could face life in prison.

The person who allegedly hired the men was not named in the indictment, nor was the

In one of the most senseless and violent acts known to the International District of Seattle, community leader and hero Donnie Chin was ambushed and murdered early last Thursday morning as he was doing what he was always dedicated to doing--protecting the community he grew to love and the people who loved him even more. Community meetings were immediately convened to express shock and fear about what Donnie’s death would mean to the safety and security of this predominantly immigrant community.

Though the investigation is only in its early stages, Seattle law enforcement has vowed to commit its full efforts to bring those who perpetrated this heinous act to justice.

There are not many in the city’s First Responder community who didn’t know of Donnie and his tireless work. If there was ever an example of what community “policing” was about, Donnie Chin was the model. If there was ever an example of what the whole point of “sanctuary city” was about, Donnie Chin was the model. Others think all that’s needed is to pass a law or ordinance and people will comply. That’s hardly ever the case when many immigrants come from corrupt

reason.

Prosecutors said Samia advertised himself as a “personal protection/security industry” professional who had worked as an “Independent Contractor” for clients in the Philippines, China, Papua New Guinea, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo. They said he claimed

areas of the world where laws are broken and legal and political systems are morally corrupt. Donnie Chin knew that if the residents of the International District were going to live and taste freedom, they would have to learn to trust those who are there to protect and serve, and he was the closest to being that.

With many of the activities scheduled in the International District, Donnie Chin was determined to coordinate many of the security aspects with the upcoming 53rd Biennial Convention of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) from August 6-9, 2015 being hosted by Seattle.

Alliance President Ed Gor lamented, “This is terrible. This is not what’s supposed to happen to our community leaders. He was only about doing good. I was really looking forward to meeting Donnie because in addition to all the sacrificial things I heard about him, he was a collector of historical items in Seattle. He found some C.A.C.A. membership pins from the 1920’s that he donated back to our archives. I join with all residents of Seattle and ask our members across the country to remember Donnie Chin for his selfless dedication to being the “go-to” guy when you needed the one person you want to put your life into the hands of. He is already missed.” 

he had training in tactics and weapons, including handguns, shotguns, rifles, sniper rifles and machine guns.

Stillwell’s resume claimed he had training and experience in the field of information technology and had worked at a North Carolina firm that provides firearms training, prosecutors said.

Prosecutors said the men agreed in 2011 and early 2012 to carry out contract killings in exchange for monthly salaries and bonus payments for each victim.

Prosecutors said that after doing surveillance on the Filipino woman in the early weeks of 2012, the two men killed her on Feb. 12, 2012, and then each man collected a portion of the $35,000 fee before sending the money to the United States in increments of less than $10,000 so it was less likely to be noticed.

They said the men returned to North Carolina in late February or early March of 2012 and have lived there since.

The indictment quoted the text of several emails between an uncharged co-conspirator and Samia, including one in which Samia on Jan. 23, 2012 requested $3,000, saying Samia and Stillwell were “just about broke” after spending money on an apartment, a car, food and taxis. Still, he boasted that he got a landlord to include a bed and air conditioning in the rent, showing they were “trying to save” where they could, the indictment said.

According to the indictment, they were criticized in May 2012 by the co-conspirator, who told Samia in an email that they did “one sloppy job which could have endangered everyone....” 

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{HUMAN TRAFFICKING cont’d from page 6} generates $150 billion in profits each year, in industries also including mining, construction and domestic service.

Critics contend that Malaysia’s upgrade is related to its participation in a U.S.-backed trade agreement among Pacific Rim countries. Thailand is not part of the proposed agreement.

“Upgrades for Malaysia and Cuba are a clear politicization of the report, and a stamp of approval for countries who have failed to take the basic actions to merit this upgrade,” Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez said in a statement.

Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett said of Malaysia’s upgrade: “Bending the standards to reward a country that accepts trade in women, children, and forced laborers is wrong.”

Sewall cited a strengthening of Malaysia’s anti-trafficking law and an increase in trafficking investigations and prosecutions on the previous year, although convictions decreased.

Malaysia is one of 12 nations seeking this week to finalize negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the key economic plank of Obama’s Asia policy. An anti-trafficking amendment to legislation crucial for the deal’s eventual ratification by Congress limits the president’s ability to secure free trade agreements with countries assigned to tier 3.

{SPEECH cont’d from page 5} somewhere above us cheering the Seattle Police on.

He’ll be watching over our heroic men and women of the Seattle Fire Department and Police Department who work so hard to keep the citizens of Seattle safe.

That’s the Donnie we all knew. A man who gave his life to make this community a better place.

He was a rebel, a warrior, community historian and a friend to all.

As he got older, Donnie stopped swearing, except he when was hanging out with me of course. You should have heard some of our conversations. That was the ghetto in us.

I read the memory book left at Canton Alley.

People loved the older more mellow approach that Donnie matured into. The kindness and gentle touch he provided. The sense of security when he was around.

He loved each and every one of you. Just as you loved him. If you were a total stranger, he’d risk his life to help you.

Sometimes we took Donnie for granted.

Knowing he’d always be there for us.

Now we are gathered here to show Donnie how much we love him.

We miss him. We shed tears for him. We wish him well in his new life. To me he is not here but

Like Thailand, Malaysia has faced intense international criticism over trafficking of stateless Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar and Bangladesh aboard overcrowded boats. Dozens of graves as well as pens likely used as cages for migrants have been found in abandoned jungle camps on both sides of the Thai-Malaysian border.

“Migrants are being trafficked and abused with impunity, Rohingya victims’ bodies are being pulled from shallow graves at the border and convictions are down this year compared to last year — so how can the State Department call this `progress’?” said Phil Robertson, deputy director of the Asia division at Human Rights Watch.

Sewall said the discovery of the mass graves in Malaysia happened almost two months beyond the current reporting period that ended March 31. She said Malaysia still has “much room for improvement.”

In Cuba’s case, Sewall cited progress in addressing sex trafficking but she voiced concern the island nation’s government has failed to recognize the problem of forced labor. Cuba, which had been on the blacklist for several years, has denied allegations of coerced labor on Cuban government work missions abroad.

Among other nations upgraded from tier 3 were Uzbekistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Papua New Guinea and

he is not dead.

His spirit is very much alive in this park at this very moment.

Even now, he is protecting us from heaven.

That’s what Donnie will always do.

I have something to return to my best friend.

It’s an old baton which I repaired for him.

One of the kids kept swinging this around and it might have been dropped too many times. The handle became loose.

Donnie used the baton to defend himself. The guy took a swing at him. Dragon One tried the block it. The baton broke.

Donnie was so upset the next day. “I told the kids to stop playing with it. They don’t listen to me.”

As always he did not stay mad long. These kids like the Hong brothers are like his own sons.

Donnie, this belongs to you. I Dragon Two return this to you so you can use it, as I know you’ll live on forever in the after world. Every warrior needs his mighty sword.

(I then placed the baton below his picture taped to the Hing Hay Park pagoda.)

I gave this flashlight to Donnie. I thought he needed something more substantial in a flash light to patrol the streets. Something that he could defend himself with. Something with the bite of a Dragon.

It’s worn out now. The switch no longer works.

You can still see the faded etched words of IDEC

Saudi Arabia.

Those downgraded to tier 3 were Belarus, Belize, Burundi, Comoros, the Marshall Islands and South Sudan. The 23 nations on the blacklist also include Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia, Syria and Zimbabwe.

President Barack Obama now has 90 days to determine whether to apply sanctions against tier 3 governments. The president can block various types of aid and could withdraw U.S. support for loans from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. But the U.S. often chooses not to, based on its national security interests, as it did last year for both Thailand and Malaysia, which Washington views as important partners in its strategic outreach to Asia.

The Thai Embassy in Washington “strongly disagreed” with its retention on tier 3, saying it didn’t reflect reality and the government’s efforts to combat human trafficking.

On Friday, Thai state prosecutors recommended charges against more than 100 people, including a Thai army general, implicated in trafficking of migrants.

Thailand also remains under the spotlight over slavery in Southeast Asia’s fishing industry. A year-long Associated Press investigation has led to more than 800 people being rescued or repatriated in recent months. 

on it.

He had this for about 30 years or longer, then gave it back. The light no longer worked and I gave him a bad time about it. All in love of course. Ghetto humor that we shared.

This represents the light he shined on all of us. The warmth, love and friendship that proved supreme. Let me repeat supreme devotion to us, the community. You and me. All of us. All of you police officers. All of you fire fighters.

The length of this flashlight represents Donnie’s nearly 50 years of service. All the good he has brought to our teeny tiny part of this earth. The little neighborhood that could, was able to because of Dragon Two, Donald Chin.

This solid aluminum tool, represents the strength, courage and commitment to safety, justice, taking care of our children to ensure they have a future, making sure our elders are respected and cared for. This tube of metal, scratched from years of service will remain in the Chin family as a reminder of their son and brother’s legacy.

Every Asian community needs a powerful and brave dragon to help us, watch over us and protect us.

Donnie is our Dragon and he is number one in our hearts.

We will never. Never. Never. Never. Never forget our hero. 

{CHIN cont’d from page 2} broader Asian-Pacific Islander community, all of Seattle, and to me personally,” stated Mayor Ed Murray. He added, “I had the opportunity to work with Donnie over the years, including at our Find It, Fix It walk in the neighborhood last summer. His focus was always on the health and safety of others.”

Four gun-rights groups have offered a $4,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Chin’s killer.

CrimeStoppers of Puget Sound is offering another $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and criminal charges. Police are asking for the community’s help by asking anyone with knowledge of the shooting call the SPD Homicide TIP line at (206) 233-5000.  Jason Cruz can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

KING COUNTY INVITATION TO BID Project: Countywide Scour Mitigation Projects, C00966C15 Sealed Bid Time/Date: 1:30 p.m., August 13, 2015 Location Due: King County Procurement & Contract Services Section, Contracts Counter, 3rd Floor, 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 Engineer’s Estimate: $354,000 - $414,000.

Scope of Work: This project provides for the improvement of Foss River Bridge #2605A, Brissack Bridge #1116A, and Money Creek Bridge #506A in King County by clearing and grubbing, constructing temporary access roads, installing five man rock and rock for scour protection, erosion control, temporary traffic control, landscaping, and other work, all in accordance with the attached Plans, these Special Provisions, and the 2014 APWA/ WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction.

Contact Information: Mark Hoge, Contract Specialist, 206-263-9325, TTY Relay: 711, Fax: 206-296-7675, or mark.hoge@kingcounty.gov. A bidder may be asked to put a question in writing.

No verbal answers by any County personnel or its agents and consultants will be binding on the County. All inquiries must be received by the County a minimum of four business days prior to the bid opening date.

Pre-Bid Conference: There is no pre-bid conference or site tour scheduled. The sites are open to the public.

Training Requirements: No minimum Training Requirement.

Permits: King County has applied for, but as of the date of advertisement, has not received the Brissack Bridge Clearing and Grading Permit. If this permit is received during the bidding period, it will be issued by Addendum. If the County has not received all of the permits by the bid opening date, the County will evaluate whether to extend the bid opening, cancel the procurement or open bids.

Award and execution of this Contract is conditional upon the County receiving all permits.

DBE Participation.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation for this federallyfunded project shall be at least 6% of the contract total.

Bid Bond: Not less than five percent (5%) of the Total Bid Price Bid Documents: Electronic copies of the plans, specifications, reference documents, and any addenda for this solicitation are available on the King County Procurement website shown below.

Printed documents may also be ordered by contacting United Reprographics at 206-382-1177.

Copies of documents are not available for purchase from King County, but are available for review M – F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Contracts Counter: Chinook Bldg., 3rd Floor 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.

To receive email notifications of addenda or other

important information concerning this solicitation, you must register to be a planholder under the “Solicitations” tab at the following internet link: Website: http://www.kingcounty.gov/procurement/ solicitations Title VI Compliance: King County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

This information is available in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities upon advance request by calling 206-263-9400, TTY Relay: 711.

Notes: Bids received after Sealed Bid Time will not be considered. Bidders accept all risks of late delivery, regardless of fault. King County is not responsible for any costs incurred in response to this Invitation to Bid.

33 YEARS YOUR VOICE

■ astrology

AUGUST 1 – AUGUST 7, 2015

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For the week of August 1–August 7, 2015

By Sun Lee Chang

Rat — While a larger budget allows for greater breathing room, be careful that you do not increase your spending too much as a result.

Dragon — Moving a mess around isn’t the same as cleaning it up. Perhaps it is time to get rid of it once and for all.

Monkey — Ignoring something that is really bothering you won’t make it go away. Figure out a way to cut it down to size.

Ox — Whether it is a favorite outfit or a place you enjoying eating at, treat yourself to something that will lift your spirits.

Snake — Are you getting tired of the politics as work recently? If you must be there, then try your best to stay out of the fray.

Rooster — Doing the same thing over again is not going to generate a different outcome. If the latter is your goal, then you should try a new approach.

Tiger — Although you like to be prepared, it is not a good idea to bring along everything. Traveling lightly has its own rewards.

Horse — Has the day not been going quite as you had hoped? Take a break and then push forward with a strong finish.

Dog — Speaking out can be both good and bad.

While you could get some kudos, be prepared to hear from those who disagree as well.

Rabbit — Encourage a friend to open up to you.

You may find that the exchange turns into a healing moment for the both of you.

Goat — Before you resort to drastic measures, try some intermediary steps. You may find that a little nudge is all that it takes.

Pig — Are you trying to find a method to guarantee success? While there is no one solution that fits all, you must at least be willing to take a chance.

What’s your animal sign?

Rat 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 Ox 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 Tiger 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 Rabbit 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 Dragon 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 Snake 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 Horse 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 Goat 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 Monkey 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 Rooster 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 Dog 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 Pig 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007

*The year ends on the first new moon of the following year. For those born in January and February, please take care when determining your sign.

{“WHITE PEOPLE” cont’d from page 4} revealed when Vargas talks to the white student who goes to a black college and some of his friends. A white ItalianAmerican from Brooklyn’s Bensonhurst neighborhood is angered by many of the Asians who moved into his neighborhood not wanting to help with a block party until it was pointed out that how his ancestors were looked down upon generations earlier.

Vargas is a facilitator who poses questions throughout the film. His eyebrow is a character of its own, each exaggerated lift conveying skepticism or surprise.

“Part of our job with this special is to really create the space to have an honest dialogue,” he said, “and I think we achieved

that.”

Some critics have pounced on MTV before seeing the documentary. Rush Limbaugh’s website proclaims, “MTV Documentary Shames White Youth.” The conservative Breitbart news service headlined a story, “Dear Morons: You are Paying for an Illegal Alien’s MTV White-Shaming Film.”

The “paying for” reference alludes to cable subscribers being required to pay for MTV as part of their service even if they don’t necessarily want the network.

“So this is a documentary produced by an illegal immigrant that’s going to run starting July 22nd on MTV on the problems white people have caused in America,” Limbaugh said on his show last week. “Everybody’s shaking their head in there, `Oh, this is horrible, this is terrible.’ Yeah, it is, but nobody is

going to do anything about it.”

Friedman said he believed the film doesn’t shame white people. Quite the opposite, he said.

“If you see the young people in that film, I think every one of them, because it was done in a respectful way, feels like they came away with a deeper understanding of their community and different people,” he said. “It enabled them to walk in their shoes.”

Given the attention on racial issues now, it’s not surprising that the idea of the film itself will grate on some nerves, he said.

“What I would hope is that people would watch the documentary, because there is nothing about it that is provocative when you sit through it,” he said. 

{HONOR CHIN cont’d from page 5} {DANCE LIKE A MAN cont’d from page 8} parents, Ratna (Meenakshi Rishi) and her husband Jairaj (Abhijeet Rane) arrive home so caught up in their own drama, they talk right past Viswas for some time. Later we’ll learn what they’re facing, but that turns out to be only the latest episode in a long-running family saga of pride, jealousy, miscommunication, worry, and tragedy.

The four actors play out several generations onstage, and they always cue in to each other, reacting visibly but with the decorum that Indian manners demand. Fathers and mothers sometimes hurt their children, but the script makes it clear where they are coming from and how they always, however astringently, have their offspring’s best interest in mind.

Bharathanatyam’s own nature also plays a part. How many consider it unmanly, hence the preponderance of women dancers, at the expense of male dancers, even talented ones. How the dance is associated with prostitution. How male

In front of Sun May at Canton Alley

5. Donnie Chin’s Alley Canton Alley should be named for Donnie Chin as it was Chin’s dream to create the alley into a viable and appealing living space for kids and neighbors, suggested Sharon Maeda. One of his favorite activities was to cook bbq on the alley.

6. Documentary and book Dean Wong, Debbie Louie, Shannon Gee and a few others are in the early stages of planning a possible book and video documentary on Chin.

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Poster on the Wing Luke Museum facing Canton Alley

7. Memorial or sculpture Kathy Chinn and Arlene Oki suggested making a bronze sculpture and a memorial of Donnie Chin in Hing Hay Park.

8. Signage A sign to indicate where he was killed, is important to have in the I.D. It is clear the community will not be forgetting Chin anytime soon.  Assunta Ng can be reached at assunta@nwasianweekly.com.

truly wants to make a difference in our community, it has to establish a strong presence in the ID day and night, not just temporarily, but permanently.

As Maxine Chan said at the community meeting regarding Chin’s violent death, “What will be the police’s lasting policy in the community?”

In the past, the excuse was ID folks didn’t complain enough—didn’t dial 911 when they sensed something wrong. Keep in mind when you are Asian immigrants with language and cultural barriers, you don’t really like to deal with cops no matter how many times you were told it’s okay. It requires no effort for you to sing the national anthem, but even proficient Englishspeaking immigrants couldn’t do it. New habits take time to adopt, period.

dancers sometimes dress up as females. Through the two acts, what it is to be a “man” comes up for questioning. What does a man do? What must he not do? How does he go forth in the world?

The cast, the crew, and the director, Agastya Kohli, of Pratidhwani itself, along with, don’t forget, Ms. Siamak and her students, bring this bracing and insightful look into lives and emotions to vivid realization. The Indian members of the audience sometimes chuckled at cultural points I couldn’t quite get. Thanks to the above, though, I am confident I got all of the important points.  “Dance Like A Man” plays through August 9th at the ACT Theatre, 700 Union Street in Seattle. For ticket prices, showtimes, and more information, visit http://www.acttheatre.org/Tickets/OnStage/ DanceLikeaMan. Andrew Hamlin can be reached at info@ nwasianweekly.com.

Why is it only after his sudden death that the City is listening to our community earnestly?

Why is it so many are generous and considerate?

The community’s reaction and love towards Chin is phenomenal. I have never seen such emotions exhibited in the community in my 33 years as a journalist in the ID. Chin’s overall selflessness and his desire to build a better community might be a wake-up call for us to think of the community rather than themselves.

The challenge is for the community to keep its pressure on the City to be accountable, and keep up the momentum to galvanize everyone to do their part to create a vital and secured neighborhood.

“Man! Don’t do it for me, do it for the community,” would likely be Donnie’s response to all the reactions and pain which has developed after his tragic death. 

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{MITSUBISHI cont’d from page 4} effort to sell the plant ``will not be about getting top dollar for the sale but about doing the right thing.”

The plant is the only Japanese-owned auto factory with UAW representation. The union contract at the plant expires next month, with negotiations set to begin in earnest on Monday, said DeVary.

Both Brady and Normal Mayor Chris Koos

stressed that Mitsubishi’s decision was not about labor issues but because of dramatically falling sales. Brady said the hope now is that the closure of the plant, which had been not been used to capacity as sales fell, ``may bring the opportunity to more fully use the capacity of the plant and bring more jobs.”

State and local officials would not identify specific companies they plan to recruit, but said they would not limit their outreach efforts to automakers.

{EPILEPSY cont’d from page 7} keep him at home in order to keep him safe. And for good reason too, there’s no telling when he might break out into a seizure. One incident, he took it upon himself to leave the house and take the bus to go into town. He has a variety of interests; he collects coins, and has an interest in technology. He also simply wanted to get out of the house

``We’re confident that we will be able to attract a replacement company in relatively short order,” Koos said.

One industry analyst said factors such as the location of the plant and its proximity to a network of suppliers for the Detroit automobile industry could make it attractive to another automaker. But Karl Brauer, a senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book, also said that given Mitsubishi’s the financial straits over the past decade, he doubts the company

and explore on his own. While riding the bus this one fateful day, he had a seizure. He fell over and broke his jaw.

He did complete a couple years of college, but he had to drop out because his epilepsy proved to be too challenging.

However, he was showing great promise as a math major.

The epilepsy walk/run was intended to raise funds for the various programs that EFN supports, including employment assistant programs, veteran assistance, youth

has invested much in technology to bring the plant up to date.

Still, ``it is a foundation, a footprint, and there is already a process in place to ship cars from (the plant) and components to it,” he said, adding that another company might do as electronic car maker Tesla Motors did a few years ago when it retooled a shuttered plant in Fremont, California. ``They had to basically start from scratch and now it is a very vibrant plant,” he said. 

camps, seizure response training, H.O.P.E Volunteer program (Helping Other People with Epilepsy), and many others.

This year’s Walk/Run for Epilepsy raised $200,000.

“They’ve helped me find a support system and community,” Park said. They support research to help stop seizures, and provide a support system for those in need, even if it’s just to have someone to talk to. 

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the Executive Committee of the Uniform Law Commission (ULC). The ULC is a nonprofit entity, formed in 1892, to create nonpartisan state legislation.

More than 350 commissioners lawyers, judges, law professors, legislative staff, and others - work together without compensation to draft laws ranging from the Anita Ramasastry Uniform Commercial Code to acts on property, trusts and estates, family law, criminal law, and other areas where uniformity of state law is desirable. The Executive Committee is the governing body of the ULC, and is responsible for implementing the polices adopted by the ULC at its meeting. 

From left to right: Frank Abe (Moderator, Director & Producer of CONSCIENCE AND THE CONSTITUTION), Jeanne Sakata (Actor, Playwright of “Hold These Truths”), Daniel J. Ichinga (Member of Gordon’s Coram Nobis Legal Team & Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC), Lorraine Bannai (Professor of Legal Skills at Seattle University School of Law & Associate Director Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality) and Rod Kawakami (Gordon’s Lead Attorney & Civil Rights Lawyer).

KAC helps students produce documentary

A discussion on July 20, “Being a Courageous Citizen” was met with an engaged audience and dynamic discussion regarding Gordon Hirabayshi and the history of exclusion.

The evening complimented what the audience will see in “Hold These Truths” at the ACT Theatre as the discussion touched on Gordon’s resistance and his motives for doing so, and the basis for the coram nobis cases. The event highlighted the courageous citizenship of the team of lawyers for Gordon Hirabayshi’s case, and what they learned from him about being a courageous citizen.

The evening conversation about courageous citizenship was summarized with a closing remark from Lorraine Bannai “This type of case doesn’t come around every 60 years; there are always social justice cases to be fought today. It just takes a “yes” [from you].” 

Ramasastry appointed to ULC Anita Ramasastry, the UW Law Foundation Professor of Law at the University of Washington School of Law, has been appointed to serve a two year term as Chair of

KAC helps students with documentary skills

Filming Rod Dembowski

The Korean American Coalition (KAC) is collaborating on a civic engagement project with high school and college students to produce a short documentary to elevate the status of Korean language, culture, and history. Under the guidance of KAC member and a film producer, Jay Koh, the students are learning the skills necessary to film and edit. Through ongoing mentoring by KAC members, the

students are also learning communication skills necessary to secure interviews with politicians and other influential leaders in the community. They are learning to effectively manage projects and practice leadership. They are also learning soft skills, such as importance of writing thank you cards following interviews and how to work with others through hybrid modes of communication.

The students have interviewed the Mayor of Lynwood, King County Council member Rod Dembowski, and Governor Jay Inslee. They are planning to interview the Mayor of Bellevue and former Board Chair of the State Board of Education, among others.

In addition to filming interviews with influential leaders in Washington, the students have been also volunteering and filming community events celebrating Korean language, history and culture. They volunteered and filmed the Seattle Essay Contest Celebration and the Shoreline Arts Festival Explore Korea. 

Kwan crowned Miss Seafair 2015 Nella Kwan was selected as Miss Seafair 2015.

She is an undergraduate at the University of Washington where she is pursuing a degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance and information systems. She recently traveled to Egypt, where she expanded her knowledge and passion for global literacy and education.

Millie Su, Nella Kwan, Dennis Su She has been heavily involved in the Seattle community, being an active member in the Seattle South African Scholarship Foundation, raising awareness and funds to aid in the fulfillment of higher education for South Africans. She is also the philanthropy chair for the Undergraduate Business Council at UW and a Talking Rain Ice Ambassador. 

Photo by Hut Kwan

Discussing courageous citizenship

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