Margery Hop Wong, now 94, commemorated her brother Yuen Hop, who died in WWII and was missing for 80 years. At his funeral, surrounded by family and veterans in San Francisco, she reflected on their childhood and the challenges faced by their Chinese immigrant family during the era of the Chinese Exclusion Act. This emotional moment marked the end of a long struggle to honor his memory, as his remains had finally been found and laid to rest with military honors.
Ms. Wong reflected on her brother's life, emphasizing his pride as a soldier and the perseverance of their family amid racial adversity.
The funeral represented a poignant closure for the family, as Sergeant Hop's remains were finally honored after being lost to history for 80 years.
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