Shigeru Yokota dies U.S. government officials mourn cooperation and communication to return victims June 11 5:28
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Following the death of Megumi Yokota's father, abducted by North Korea, a government official in the United States sent a letter to the Yokota family, expressing their condolences and continuing to cooperate with the victim's return to Japan. I told you to go.
Shigeru Yokota is the father of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in Niigata City when she was in the first grade of junior high school in 1977, and, together with his wife, Sakie, is at the forefront of activities as a “symbol of the rescue movement for abductees”. I stood up, but died on the 5th of this month at the age of 87 due to aging.
Mr. and Mrs. Yokota have appealed to international public opinion across the United States, but 17 years ago after Mr. Shigeru's death, Mr. and Mrs. Yokota met Vice Secretary of State of the United States Department of State Vegan, and also to Japan. A young contingent ambassador to Japan sent a letter of condolences to his family.
In a letter from Deputy Secretary Vegan, “I am deeply saddened by the news of my death. The tragic abduction of Megumi and the Yokota family's decades toward a reunion with all the abducted families. The struggle that echoed deeply in my heart, and the United States will continue to advance the important efforts of our families to resolve the abduction issue in our efforts against North Korea." ..
The Yokota family said, "I would like to express my sincere gratitude and encouragement. Shige traveled to heaven without fulfilling Megumi's reunion, but will continue to fight until Megumi returns to Japan and reunites with her family. I look forward to your continued support."