Shigeru Yokota Farewell Party Sakie et al. “Abduction Victims Return to Japan” October 24, 16:51
A farewell party for Megumi Yokota, the father of Megumi Yokota, who died in June, was held, and her wife, Sakie (84), was the victim of all the abductions. I asked again to realize an early return to Japan.
The farewell party held in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo was attended by the families of the abductees and other government officials, and the message "Thank you, Shigeru Yokota" was posted at the venue.
Shigeru Yokota has been at the forefront of rescue activities for abductees for about 20 years, including signing activities and giving lectures in all prefectures with his wife Sakie. died.
At the farewell party, Sakie said, "I was a gentle father who cherishes my family, but as soon as my daughter disappeared, I was surprised at how strong I was, and I always acted with him behind me. . I pray every day and talk to my dad, believing that my daughter is always alive and well. I want the government to do everything in its power to make the victims return home. I will. "
In addition, Yaeko Taguchi's older brother Shigeo Iizuka (82), who is the representative of the abduction victims' family association, said, "We have been working on rescue activities for a long time, but no results have been obtained. The remaining families are gradually getting older. Although I am stuck, I would like to make efforts so that the solution of the abduction problem can be replaced with a thank you to Mr. Yokota. "
After this, the attendees turned their hands to the altar where Shigeru's deceased was hung, and quietly put their hands together.
After the farewell party, the families of the abductees held a large-scale rally for the first time in about a year, and Megumi Yokota's younger brother Takuya (52) said, "I returned to Japan after the victim's parents passed away. Chairman Kim Jong-un should understand that even if it can be done, it will never be a true solution. We just have to return the victims. " ..
Finally, the rally called on North Korea to make a decision to promptly return all abductees, and also adopted a resolution calling on the Government of Japan to return home.