Shigeru Yokota died The reaction of the abductees and others involved... 20:10 on June 5
Shigeo Iizuka, the elder brother of Yaeko Taguchi and the representative of the abduction victim family association, said in response to NHK's telephone interview that Shigeru Yokota died: “It's very difficult to lose the friends who have been working to recover the family for a long time. It's a pity for the family, and it's very disappointing for the family.Thinking back, it's normal to have this condition, and if you leave it alone, the days go by. If you don't detect it in advance and don't think about what to do to prevent this, the situation will continue to repeat. My personal condition is weak and it will be like this. , I would like the person in charge to consider what to do before this happens based on the actual situation.
He added, "The number of people who have been active has decreased and decreased. We are wondering if our activities have reached North Korea properly and how we can recover them. When the situation of tatsu continues, why did you make an effort and did your best to help the family in North Korea quickly? This disappears. Each person recognizes that this will happen I would like you to do so and take immediate action."
Mr. Koichiro Iizuka "Always kindly treated me"
When Yaeko Taguchi's eldest son was abducted and his mother was abducted, Koichiro Iizuka, who was 1 year old, told the interview, ``In addition to rescue activities, I met with Shigeru, but I was always kind to me. I'm full of regret that I couldn't meet Megumi-san at first glance."
In addition, he said, “I am heartbroken to the fact that the number of families who cannot reunit with the victims has increased by one more. I want the Japanese government to take concrete steps for returning all the victims to prevent such tragedy from happening again. I would like to take a wise action and urge Kim Jong Eun to make wise decisions."
Abduction victim Shuichi Ichikawa's brother "Very sad and sad"
Kenichi Ichikawa, a brother of Shuichi Ichikawa, a victim of abduction in Kagoshima Prefecture, told NHK on the 5th of the night, "I am very sad and sad. Shigeru always smiles while suppressing the feeling of sadness in his heart. I was giving lectures in various places, and I was impressed with that appearance. I want to continue striking so that Shigeru's death, the family will be united, and all the victims including Megumi can be regained." Talking
Abduction victim Kaoru Matsuki's older sister "I'm confused and I can't say a word"
Fumiyo Saito (74) of Kikuyo-cho, Kumamoto Prefecture, who has been working with Shigeru Yokota on the abduction victim from Kumamoto City and has been working with Shigeru Yokota, said, “74. I can't forget Shigeru's smile and kindness. I'm really sorry and sad as a family of the same abductee."
Wife Sakie's best friend "just filled with regret"
Makiko Saito, who was a wife of Shigeru Yokota's wife and a close friend of Sakie, has been acquainted with the whole family, “I'm just full of regrets. I often hear from Mr. Sakie about the situation of Shigeru being hospitalized. When Sakie-san went to the meeting, she said, "I'm sure everyone is praying, so Megumi will be okay." Shigeru-san nodded "Yeah" and put it on the side of the bed. However, he said that he had been staring at him for the past two months, but he said, "I have been unable to meet due to the new coronavirus." I'm really sorry."
Megumi's junior high school classmate "I just have a feeling I can't do it"
Megumi Yokota's junior high school classmate and violinist Naoya Yoshida, who has supported the wife and his wife for many years, said, “I just knew it, it was just a shock. I can't believe it. I'm worried after Shigeru was hospitalized. Even though I was doing it, I believed that he would definitely recover. I met Megumi again while I was fine, and I could not do it even though I worked hard with that one goal as a goal. I just can not do it.” Was shaking and talking.