Posted on Jul 15, 2015
Did You Know About, 70 years on, Japanese firm to apologize to US WWII veteran.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A major Japanese corporation will offer a landmark apology this weekend for using U.S. prisoners of war for forced labor during World War II, according to the Simon Wiesenthal Center that is hosting the event.
A senior executive of Mitsubishi Materials Corp. will apologize to 94-year-old James Murphy, of Santa Maria, California, and relatives of other former POWs who toiled at plants its predecessor company operated in Japan during the conflict.
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/years-on-japanese-firm-to-apologize-to-us-wwii-veterans/article_de7323c0-bc16-57a8-bceb-80773f66c3ba.html?mode=jqm
A senior executive of Mitsubishi Materials Corp. will apologize to 94-year-old James Murphy, of Santa Maria, California, and relatives of other former POWs who toiled at plants its predecessor company operated in Japan during the conflict.
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/years-on-japanese-firm-to-apologize-to-us-wwii-veterans/article_de7323c0-bc16-57a8-bceb-80773f66c3ba.html?mode=jqm
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I think this is a great gesture that benefits many and hurts no one. The company will benefit from positive publicity, and some POWs as well as family members will feel closure.
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That's a pretty big deal actually. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but it's my understanding that Japanese culture doesn't really do apologies, especially for wartime conduct.
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You're dead on. This is a bigger deal for them than for the US and shows great progress.
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SGT Jeremiah B., I think you're correct. I seem to remember reading or hearing that. I think it's great for them to apologize to this WWII POW Veteran. I'm sure it means a lot to him and his family.
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A monumental gesture if it is sincere and not just a publicity stunt. I hope it benefits our WWII veterans and their families.
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CW3 (Join to see), Makes you wonder what made them think of this, then make it happen. I'm happy for the POW and his family.
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SGT (Join to see) I wondered the same thing, but regardless it is a great gesture.
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