fellow UW students. In particular, he helped many Japanese Americans who were forcibly incarcerated during World War II. He developed the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) which was dedicated to assisting Japanese American students who were impacted by Executive Order 9066. Throughout his life he continued with his personal mission to help others and worked towards clearing out what once was a vacant lot near the University of Washington. Over the years, and with the help of the community, this led to the development of what is now known as Peace Park. His accomplishments in the communities he served earned him Japan's highest civilian honor. Floyd died in 2001 at the age of 105. Statue of Sadako Sasaki Sadako Sasaki and her family resided in Hiroshima, Japan when the B-29 bombs, from the United States, were dropped over the city. At the young age of two, her family managed to evade the fires from the bombing and attempted to recreate the life they once had. Her family, among others, faced many challenges following the bombings, including financial struggles and sickness. At the age of 12, it was discovered that Sadako was suffering from Leukemia, which were likely a result of the debris left behind from the B-29 bombings. Despite her illness, Sadako was a happy child and it was easily seen by those who surrounded her. During her hospitalization, she began making origami cranes and set a goal to make at least 1000. This later galvanized her peers and family to follow in her footsteps by honoring her love for origami cranes, life, and a better world. Seattle's Peace Park is not the only location honoring Sadako: a statue of Sadako also resides at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Present Appearance and Characteristics There are sparse paper cranes laid out in front of Sadako's statue, which is placed at the center of bushes and branches. In the surrounding area, the pathways around the park separates pedestrians from busy University District streets. Along the park, there is a memorial bench. The information board gives context to the Parks purpose and for visitors. The parks daily hours are also listed for visiters to view. Vandalism and upgrades In late 2003, the statue was vandalized leaving damage to the ankle and a cut off right arm of the statue. After the statue was vandalized in December 2003, a number of people, including Sadako's