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September 29, 2009
Condolence for Mr. Hideo Kobayashi, Izumizaki Village Mayor
Mr. Hideo Kobayashi, Mayor of Izumizaki Village, Fukushima Prefecture, passed away on September 17, 2009, while at his home, of an acute ischemic cardiac disease. He was 63 years old.
It is too early for him to say good-bye to everyone...
We still vividly remember his smiling face at the welcome party for JICA participants of Decent Work Course 2009 which was held at Cocoron, a life support center for persons with mental disability on July 8, 2009.
Mr. Hideo Kobayashi's death is a great loss not only to Izumizaki village but also the entire world since JICA participants from all over the world visit Izumizaki village every year to learn how persons with mental disabilities work and live happily in the community through Cocoron activities.
http://jicafriends.jp/vocational/gi2009/training/v0708pm.html
A vigil organized by village is going to be held on October 4.
We would like to convey our sincerest condolence to his family.
Mr. Kobayashi worte an artilce about the participants' visit to Izumizaki on blog page for Izumizaki Village site. Sorry it was written in Japanese, but you can find a participant photo.
http://blog.livedoor.jp/izumizaki/archives/51583501.html
Posted by jicafriends at September 29, 2009 02:54 PM
Comments
I am shocks, when I visited jicafriends.jp website after long holiday festival in my country, it is heartfelt news for me Mr. Hideo Koboyashi Mayor of Izumizaki Village Fukushima Prefecture was pass away. Really, it is pain for me. I still keep in mind his smile face at the welcome party for JICA Decent Work Course 2009 which was held at Cocoron on July 8th 2009.
I have some memorable conversation with him when I was in Fukushima I gave thanks to him to support to Japanese PWDs. It is great missing in disability sector in supporter of issues in this area. On this case, I like to give heartfelt condolence for his family and all the relative of this area.
Kiran Shilpakar
Nepal
Participant JICA Decent Work Course 2009
Posted by: Kiran Shilpakar at October 4, 2009 03:16 PM