I have to admit that I really have not thought very much about the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan. For me it was "over there" and "not my responsibility". I have to admit that I am not always the best representative of Humanity. Dr. Who would probably shake his finger at me and call me a naughty boy. However I have had a story of the events after and during the tsunami pointed out to me recently that just floored me and prompted this blog entry. The article can be found here: http://www.badassoftheweek.com/akaiwa.html, and I have to say that it is quite inspirational. The details are a little shaky, but the overall message is the same. "Never give up, Never surrender." - Winston Churchill said that during WWII and apparently Hideaki Akaiwa lives that way every moment of his life. I have long admired the Japanese culture and their innovations in food and pyrotechnics, but this is the first time that I could really point to someone and say that they represent what I would like to be like in my life. So here it is, "I want to be Hideaki Akaiwa when I grow up."
Congratulations on finding your family Hideaki Akaiwa, and on your continued efforts to help your fellow townspeople. You truly represent the best of Humanity and I hope that many people take your story to heart.
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