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April 02, 2008
Condolence from Onjie san-Philippines
To the Family of Maruyama San and the JSRPD People,
I was shocked to know that Prof Ichiro Maruyama had passed away. I was one of his student in Vocational Rehab 2001. I can't explain my pain and emptiness i have in me now upon reading the messages from his friends, colleagues and students whom he gave inspiration to go on and support PWDs all over the world. It is my deepest regret that after 2001 we havn't seen each other again. I wish i could see him once more to thank him for the great inspiration he extended to us, especially with me. our batch knows how we dearly loved this man, he was a father, a brother, a mentor and a great friend. I remember singing with him in the bus during our long trip to sheltered workshop in different part of Japan. I remember his jokes during free time and eating galore. But ofcourse we always remember his thoughts about how to depend PWDs and let them move to claim their part in this world. His family is never got tired on his mission. He always talked about his wife, a great wife, and great!
server too, being in international work as diplomat. Madamme you're so blessed with Sir Maruyama. Anyway, his time is over, but his mission will ramain to flourish and expand all over the world. He will always be remembered.
Love & Prayers,
Onjie san
Philippines
Vocational Rehab Batch 2001
Posted by jicafriends at April 2, 2008 11:43 AM