It was supposed to be a small service, with only family, but there were so many people from his political “family” and connections that showed up to give their respects and prayers that it turned out to be larger than expected.
There were also areas at the church, in front of the Liberal Democratic party building, as well as the rotary area where he was shot, for people to leave their condolence messages as well as flowers.
People from all over Japan lined the streets of Tokyo to give a prayer as his hearse passed by, many shouted "thank you".
Somehow the gloomy weather and rain just adds to the sadness.
So many tragic occurrences lately. Hard to know what to say.
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so true V.
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Kat
I watched a bit of live video on YouTube . . . so many people.
ReplyDeleteJalna, so so many people.
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Kat
that was just awful hearing of his death on the news here. I hope you find something to cheer yourself up.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rowena, all this rain is definitely not helping...
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Kat
Man, that was such a shock and so very sad Kat!
ReplyDeleteit really was Kirk
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Kat