Dear Mr. Kazashi, My husband and I would like to thank you for extending your invitation to us to Japan. As well as the 37 other organizations that helped make it possible for us to share our story about DU and it's affects. I must tell you that our experience in Japan was most memorable and will never be forgotten. We went to Japan to send a message and in return we came back to the US with a message of our own as well. You and the people of Japan welcomed us with open arms willing to hear the story that has affected us all. I must say only you and the organizations against DU and in NY have been so open and excepting of this issue. I once again thank you sincerely. Please forward my message of gratitude to everyone; they will never be forgotten and we shall keep in touch definitely. Oh, I personally would like to thank you for the arrangement that was made for Dr. Hida to see my husband. He was most helpful to me and I shall try to follow all of his recommendations. Bless you all and don't forget you have 2 Americans right here on your side. I pray we can make a difference.