This makes me feel good in my heart. My mother is Okinawan, and as a girl she survived in a cave during the war. She is 74 this year. I am living in Okinawa, and have for 26 yrs since 1969; visiting that cave is spiritual. Those who give Okinawa an open mind will always have it in their heart. I practice Okinawan Karate for 37 years and meet many older Okinawans.... such good folks.
My father is also Okinawan (72 years old now) and as a child he also survived in a cave during WWII for 2 months. My grandmother was part of the Yamashiro family. Thank you for sharing such wonderful pictures.
Thanks for posting this beautiful clip. We have learned so little. In places like Iraq, Once great America is waging war, along with almost 4000 American families torn apart from the death and destruction, more than 600,000 Iraqis are dead. What a precious reminder this video is of the sadness and despair that war brings...thank you
What kind of insensitive comment is that? To tell someone who is being contrite about the senselessness of war, that he/she should be ashamed, reeks of callousness and a profound lack of intelligence. Those who have lost a loved one in any war hardly ever forgets...
Thank you for sharing, truely amazing, such a beautiful family... I really hope you find someone from the family, I would love to know your progress and outcome and maybe you could post a reunion clip.
In this age when there are still senseless wars, taking of lives and unecessary suffering, it is important to know of stories like this that helps to restore our sense of the human spirit- of apology, restitution, kindness and the value of peace. Makoto ni arigatou gozaimasu, for posting this precious video!
My husbands family is Yamahiro also from Okinawa
thanks for posting
teamochula1 1 year ago
You're awesome for doing what you did in returning that photo album. Very cool, indeed.
noisydaoist 1 year ago
感動した。悲しいですね。
hideteshi 2 years ago
My mother's maiden name was Yamashiro and my grandparents also survived in this war. I loved this song my grandma always sings it to me.
Shimippo 3 years ago
my okinawan friends gave me the nickname yamashiro. im american
shimanchunutakara 3 years ago
This makes me feel good in my heart. My mother is Okinawan, and as a girl she survived in a cave during the war. She is 74 this year. I am living in Okinawa, and have for 26 yrs since 1969; visiting that cave is spiritual. Those who give Okinawa an open mind will always have it in their heart. I practice Okinawan Karate for 37 years and meet many older Okinawans.... such good folks.
uminchu7th 3 years ago
My father is also Okinawan (72 years old now) and as a child he also survived in a cave during WWII for 2 months. My grandmother was part of the Yamashiro family. Thank you for sharing such wonderful pictures.
KYAHIGA 3 years ago
アルバムを返す事が出来たのですか！
おめでとうございます！
このビデオをはじめて見た時、ずっとbigdogakabuさんの思いを叶える事が出来る日を願っていました。
感動致しました。嬉しいです。
ありがとうございます。
Thank you for letting us know that the album was returned to the owner!
draculajp 4 years ago
Thanks for posting this beautiful clip. We have learned so little. In places like Iraq, Once great America is waging war, along with almost 4000 American families torn apart from the death and destruction, more than 600,000 Iraqis are dead. What a precious reminder this video is of the sadness and despair that war brings...thank you
sugarloafhill 4 years ago 4
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shimanchunutakara 3 years ago
What kind of insensitive comment is that? To tell someone who is being contrite about the senselessness of war, that he/she should be ashamed, reeks of callousness and a profound lack of intelligence. Those who have lost a loved one in any war hardly ever forgets...
DrFlippin 2 years ago
ohh!!! family!!! my last name is yamashiro too!!! =)
milicita55 4 years ago
Thank you for sharing, truely amazing, such a beautiful family... I really hope you find someone from the family, I would love to know your progress and outcome and maybe you could post a reunion clip.
Good luck and keep us posted
capps0212 4 years ago 3
In this age when there are still senseless wars, taking of lives and unecessary suffering, it is important to know of stories like this that helps to restore our sense of the human spirit- of apology, restitution, kindness and the value of peace. Makoto ni arigatou gozaimasu, for posting this precious video!
patriotnamvet 4 years ago 3
I'm from Nakijin. I live in Los Angeles now. I'm going to ask my family and friends. If I found Yamashiro family. I'm going to tell you!
jajabid 4 years ago
arrigato gozaimasu japan
gomen japan
suimasen
I am from the UK
I am sorry for all that happend
UK forces where americas allies, we were fighting in germany but we also thought in okinawa,
although mostly we were in germany defending our country. I hope this will never happen again.
mcelroy1981 4 years ago
If there is an American like you, there will not be war.
kan0911 5 years ago
Thank you. That was very nice of you to say.
bigdogakabu 4 years ago
What is the story behind this fine young man? Was he lost in the battle for Okinawa?
zihjoe 5 years ago
Sutekina video wo arigato gozaimasu. Namida ga demashita.
draculajp 5 years ago
sutekina sakuhinn wo doumo arigatou gozaimasu!!
gujobaobab 5 years ago
Mite kurete arigatou gozaimashita. Watashi mo kandou shimasu.
bigdogakabu 5 years ago
Tears...
namida ga demasu.
gujobaobab 5 years ago