We used to build forts. When we were little, and when it was cold out, we would use tinkertoys. We had those giant tinkertoys, the old wooden ones that were three feet across, and could be shoved into spherical joints to build homey cubes, which we covered with blankets and sheets. Outdoors we built homes […]
This weekend, at our SBR memorial service for Mahito at the park, we all gathered on the trail to pay our last respects. My youngest son, Bear as Ma called him, was so like Mahito as a child. According to Mahito, he didn’t like clothing, …and almost never wore shoes. He was busy exploring and […]
When we were kids, Mahito & I (and eventually Aiki) would head out into the woods in search of the perfect Christmas tree. The perfect Christmas tree had to be symmetric, with evenly spaced branches, and no gaping holes that would require creative decoration to disguise. It would take us hours, and we would wander […]
Mahito was always up to volunteer and help us out at the race track…. He worked with the SCRAMP IT Department this summer doing technical repairs under Jeremy Staab. So if Laguna Seca can do anything to help with Mahitopalooza, PLEASE let me know. Here at the track we will miss the big man for […]
Today was a day Mahito dreamed of having. A huge bbq, tables of food, sushi, beer, kids, a bounce house, sunshine, music and all of the people he cared about. I am honored to have him in my life and will strive to carry on the kind and generous way he lived his life. I […]
The last time I met Mahito was almost 6 years ago, the night before Yang’s final day. I had not seen him for a long time. I was really surprised that he became a strong and very nice guy. I had to look up at him because he was much taller than me. I could […]
I never had a chance to sit and talk with you so I wanted to take a moment to let you know what Mahito meant to our family. We loved him so much and have so many wonderful memories. He spent a lot of time at our home with our two boys. Some days, it […]
Steps toward a Mahito Shirako Scholarship have been/are being taken. Although the applicants are going to have a hard time meeting the application requirements! Filling the shoes of a big ass half japanese, half german, dirt-bike riding, sushi loving, turkey-frying beast of a man can’t be too easy! Greg Hamer
I don’t remember the first time I met Mahito, but it was in ’98. I ended up in one of his friend circles in the oddest way. After high school I was in the Navy and after that I went to UC Davis. I was miserable there and most of my friends were gone so […]