My grandfather, Tamotsu Akimoto died on the 12th. He’d lived through 3 Emperors, a World War, an Olympics in Tokyo (and the approval of another!), and died peacefully in his sleep. His was the generation that fought our wars of aggression, then were forced to rebuild from the ashes. But all I can say is that I miss him and wish I could’ve been home to say goodbye.
Nob Akimoto
Nob Akimoto is a policy analyst and part-time dungeon master. When not talking endlessly about matters of public policy, he is a dungeon master on the NWN World of Avlis
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I felt similar wistfulness about my own grandfather’s place in history and his military service upon his passing a few years ago. It sounds as though you have much to celebrate from his life: his bravery, his industry, his perseverance, and his role in the inculcation of values and culture to his family, including yourself. Maximum respect for Tamotsu, and condolences for you and your family.Report
RIP. Best wishes, Nob.Report
I am sorry for your loss.
I just met a guy last night whose parents were both Holocaust survivors. They met on the boat over to the United States. They were also both lucky to have most of their families survive.
It makes me feel fortunate that my ancestors came over to the United States well before WWII.Report
To call it luck is often to miss the harsh realities.
My grandmother’s life was saved because of spiteful lies.Report
I am sorry for your loss.Report
Virtual {{{{{{hug}}}}}} Nob.
He helped rebuild something rather remarkable, I think.You are one piece of evidence of that remarkable something.Report
I’m sorry for your loss. Thank you for telling us about him.Report
My grandfather just passed away last month, at the age of 88. I was fortunate to live nearby and spend a lot of time with him in the last year of his life.
When my other grandfather (who coincidentally, was stationed in Japan in the 50s) passed away several years ago, my sister was studying abroad. I remember how hard it was for her to be on the other side of the world while a loved one is dying. You have my condolences.Report