Over the years, with the regularity of the passing seasons, I would receive phone calls from Sohei. Long conversations would follow, ranging widely; the economy and politics, literature, art, how living was in New York in a 5th floor apartment with Valeria, his cats, and his books, and countless other topics. I found his pursuit for revelations to be endless.
Always wanting to keep me informed, any news item that might be of interest was forwarded to me with a beautifully penned letter accompanying the clipping. I learned the value of keeping in touch by his example.
I came to know Sohei in May 1992 at the Children’s Village Reunion in Rosemead, California. And I also came to know that the sensitivity of his response to all that he encountered was enormous.
The richness of his life, the need for sharing a spirit which was so much a part of him, and his willingness to be that link that bound us all to a greater hope for a beautiful life are the gifts his life has brought to us. I will forever be grateful to him for his friendship. I mourn his departure.
My sincere condolences to you, Valeria, and to all in his family.
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