A memorial service was held in Fukuoka City on the 26th, three years after Dr. Tetsu Nakamura, a doctor who had worked on humanitarian aid in Afghanistan for many years, was shot and died in the area.
Tetsu Nakamura, a doctor, has worked in Afghanistan for many years as a local representative of the Peshawar-kai, an NGO in Fukuoka City, to provide medical assistance and regenerate farmland. Died at the age of 73.
A memorial service was held in Fukuoka City on the 26th, three years after Nakamura's death, and about 450 people attended.
After a moment of silence was offered by all the attendees, Akiko, the eldest daughter, spoke on behalf of the bereaved family. I feel like my father is by my side.I hope the day will come soon when it becomes normal for Afghan people to be able to eat and live."
Then, it was reported that support activities are continuing, including the completion of facilities for using water locally in February this year.
Yu Murakami, the representative of the Peshawar-kai, said, "Dr. Nakamura repeatedly said, 'Don't turn off the light.' I was talking.