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March 05, 2008
Condolence from Arunee Limmanee-Thailand
Dear friends,
I heard about this shocking news yesterday.It is hard to believe as I still remember clearly his smile, his jokes,and most of all, his forever kind support, either for work or private matters.
I still remember when I came back to Japan again one year after JICA training.At that time, he helped me with so many things. He even volunteered to bring back my suitcase when he came to Thailand for a 3-day-conference.He said he had just one small bag and he could bring back some stuff for me so that it would be easy for me to carry just one suitcase when I went back.So he brought back my suitcase but somehow the wheels of the suitcase were broken.So he had to carry it all the way at the airport.I know it was not fun but he talked about it as if it were not a big deal.He made it as a joke as always.For Maruyama san,everything is not a big deal.And he can laugh in all situations.I try to follow his way.I try to laugh even in this situation, but what I can do is just cry. Dear Maruyama san,you told me no one is too young to die and no one is too old to live.But I can't help feeling that the time has come to soon.I still want to hear more jokes,more good words,and much much more to learn from you. Dearest Maruyama san,I hope you lie in peace. My last word for you is,"Thank you" from the bottom of my heart.
With deepest condolence to Maruyama family,
Arunee Limmanee
Posted by jicafriends at March 5, 2008 11:29 PM