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March 07, 2008
You will live in our hearts forever, Maruyama san
Mr. Ichiro Maruyama, Course Leader of Vocational Rehab course, passed away on March 2, 2008, while at his home, of a pancreatic cancer. He was 65 years old.
A vigil was held on March 5 and some five hundreds of people attended. A photo of Mr. Maruyama was in front of a hall, smiling at every one of us. Some people came from abroad and his Korean friend played a viola, Amazing Grace, to the memory of Mr. Maruyama.
A funeral took place next day. About two hundred people came to see him off. His favorite songs were played in the hall all the time and everyone was remembering him. Many condolence messages arrived and some from overseas were read in front of people.
Mr. Maruyama, with his passion, has led us, encouraged us, empowered us…
He will live in our hearts and keep leading us, encouraging us, and empowering us.
We would like to share one of his favorite songs with you.
Let us sing together.
< Seven Daffodils >
I may not have mansion, I haven't any land
Not even a paper dollar to crinkle in my hands
But I can show you morning on a thousand hills
And kiss you and give you seven daffodils
I do not have a fortune to buy you pretty things
But I can weave you moonbeams for necklaces and rings
And I can show you morning on a thousand hills
And kiss you and give you seven daffodils
Oh seven golden daffodils all shining in the sun
To light our way to evening when our day is done
And I will give music and a crust of bread
And a pillow of piny boughs to rest your head
A pillow of piny boughs to rest your head
The secretariat of jicafriends
Posted by jicafriends at March 7, 2008 02:02 PM