Good-bye, Alan Nelson. Dies in a New York hospital at 61.

NEW YORK, USA – Alan Nelson first came to visit Nagano Prefecture in 1999. Since then, every year he visits high schools and other venues within the prefecture to delivering a lecture. His lecture is about the foolishness of war, the value of peace, and the importance of the Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution.

At the beginning of this year, Alan Nelson's wife Annette reported, through the Alan Nelson Network based in Hyougo Prefecture, that Mr. Nelson had suddenly become very ill. While Mr. Nelson was in the Vietnam War he was exposed to chemical defoliants which are suspected of being the cause of his bone marrow cancer.

Alan Nelson sometimes talked about his condition and his campaign to cover the doctor's fees through the Alan Nelson Network and such. Mr. Nelson said that he was very impressed that even during this economic recession that the Japanese people continue to contribute money.

However, neither vigorous radiation therapies nor prayers from may people could conquer the illness. On March the 25th at 10:15 in the morning, Alan Nelson drew his last breath as he held the hand of his wife Annette.

Recently, about 40,000 high school students and citizens had a chance to think about Mr. Nelson's lecture about peace.

We are thankful to Mr. Nelson because he pushed his sick body to continue giving lectures in Japan and we pray for his happiness.

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Date: Thursday 26th of November 2009 01:38:44 PM

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