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CONDOLENCES TO JAPAN

Oznell — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:00:33 GMT

As shocked tributes pour in, am so sorry to hear of the loss of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving prime minister, an honored statesman in his country and respected around the world. A life cruelly taken by an assassin. Prayers for his family and country.

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on the bay — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:09:23 GMT

Oh no! This is horrible!

I'm so sorry to hear this!

Another unbelievable shocking and tragic reality. It is just so sad.

His family and all of Japan must be so shocked, along with many in the world!

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Patriot3 — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:05:16 GMT

Saw this on F/F this morning. They caught the guy. Just don't understand why...........So sorry for Japan.

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SoCal Bred — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:11:50 GMT

Prayers to Mr Abe's family and to the people of Japan.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:26:45 GMT

No matter where it happens, assassination of a distinguished statesman is a shocking and extremely sad thing for a country. We saw this man with our presidents so many times on TV, it's like we knew him too.

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spiderw — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:37:44 GMT

Having been through a few assassinations during my lifetime and having such sad feelings with each one, I can understand how the people of Japan feel at this tragic time I hope they can heal and move forward and the legacy of Shinzo Abe as Prime Minister will live in history. May he be at peace.

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meallen616 — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:15:41 GMT

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ValuSkr — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:19:34 GMT

Yes, of course. Thoughts and prayers.

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JamandBread — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:36:46 GMT

He was killed with a homemade gun fashioned out of wood and metal. Obviously planned out for some time.

A huge shock to the sesnses of the normally ordered, polite Japanese people.

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Oznell — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 19:13:23 GMT

Unfortunately, historically a number of Japanese prime ministers, both former and sitting, have been assassinated, I was surprised to learn-- Messrs. Takashi, Osachi, Tsuyoshi, Korekiyo, and Makoto, in years prior to World War II. And a party leader, Inejiro Asanuma, was also assassinated in the Sixties.

And, astonishingly, Shinzo Abe's grandfather, Nobusuke Kishi, who was also Prime Minister, managed to survive an assassination attempt while in office, in which he was stabbed multiple times.

But whenever something like this happens to a former or current head of state, it is understandably deeply jarring and horrifying for any nation.

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jubilant — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 19:25:26 GMT

I don't know what to say anymore. It was shocking news to wake up to this morning. I pray for his family and the people he served. Sadly, I don't think it will end here. The world is in trouble.

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Trailrun23 — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:47:08 GMT

This was such a shock to hear he was attacked last night...and then his death was announced this morning...what a sad, needless death. He was a true friend of the US. The assassin used a homemade gun. Just horrid

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shoekitty — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:34:23 GMT

I was really fond of his leadership. This is just horrible. The gun violence is nearly 0 in Japan, and for this to happen

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twinsister — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 01:10:51 GMT

I saw the video on the news this morning. So sad and seneseless, that a good man's life was cut short violently. May he rest in peace.

Japan has very little gun violence incidents. Last year there were ten shootings and one death according to news reports.

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jannabelle1 — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 01:22:33 GMT

Such a tragedy. Abe was a true and faithful friend to the United States over the years. Condolences and peace to Mr. Abe's family and the people of Japan for their loss.

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shoekitty — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 20:12:19 GMT

I am just praying for world wide peace.

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Stray — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 21:03:08 GMT

He was a fine man and leader. He always did his best to improve the lives of the Japanese people. A true patriot and loyal friend to the US. May he Rest In Peace.