- 3 weeks ago, I shared story of Mr. Hata whose dying wish was to be reunited w/ T, the son he'd not seen in 30 yrs. https://storify.com/DocumentingIan/mr-hata-and-t-a-reunion-after-30 …
Soon after returning home, Mr Hata became weaker. But even on oxygen, he smiled. And he often talked w/ me about T. pic.twitter.com/7Ptaj2ZtQt
From his bed, Mr Hata told stories and entertained visitors w/ jokes. pic.twitter.com/QoPilynCIs
Last week I asked Mr Hata if he wanted to record any messages. He said yes but insisted on shaving first. pic.twitter.com/pqSwvwsa0c
Despite weakness, while recording his message Mr Hata wanted to remove his oxygen so he looked "proper". pic.twitter.com/ezvf7ZglkP- @DocumentingIan Lovely to see still wearing the blue cardigan.
On Sunday, Mr Hata held photos T sent of his daughter's JHS entrance ceremony. He studied his granddaughter's face. pic.twitter.com/rUhHVIXP5J
By Monday, Mr Hata could no longer swallow. But rather than water, he used shochu (alcohol) to wet his dry lips. pic.twitter.com/cT5o9SnFOL
In memory of Mr Hata (1946-2016). https://storify.com/DocumentingIan/mr-hata-and-t-a-reunion-after-30 … pic.twitter.com/hvAbb5dze0- @DocumentingIan RIP Mr Hata
- @DocumentingIan sad to hear. may he rest in peace. you did a wonderful job making his wishes come true.
- @DocumentingIan May he rest in peace. Was a pleasure to follow your documentation on him and his last wish. Very emotional. Thank you!
- @DocumentingIan rest in peace hata-san :( thank you thomas for sharing his story and keeping us up to date. that really escalated quickly...
- @DocumentingIan Rest in peace Mr Hata. It's a great pleasure to know you through the stories Ian shared. And thanks Ian for sharing.
- @DocumentingIan i'm sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad that he's no longer in pain. May he rest in peace.
- @DocumentingIan Rest in peace Hata san... Thanks for all the updates Ian san, and so sorry to hear your loss...
- @DocumentingIan only knew him for a short time, but felt a lifetime of pain and happiness in that time. May he and his family be at peace.
- @DocumentingIan Rest in peace Hata-san. Thank you for letting us have a peek into your heartwarming story.
- @DocumentingIan @Storify Most awesome story & BEST THING I'VE SEEN ON MEDIA!!
- @DocumentingIan Thank you for your touching story, Ian, and thank you Mr. Hata for allowing us a glimpse into such a raw and private life.
- @DocumentingIan Thank you for your LOVE and devotion. RIP
- @DocumentingIan I believe u made his final days his happiest days!!!!!!
- @DocumentingIan it is truly one of the most touching things I've read in a long time, thank you for telling it
- @bynataliep @DocumentingIan HE MADE HIS FINAL DAYS HIS HAPPIEST DAYS!!!!!!!
- @DocumentingIan @SharlaInJapan wow just wow
- @DocumentingIan Thank-you for your voice in sharing this story. We can only offer you our love & support. Together as one, with peace X
- @DocumentingIan thank you to you & the family for sharing this story. It was incredibly moving. Mr Hata can rest in peace now #MrHata
- @DocumentingIan I'm glad Mr Hata's death was peaceful when it came. Thank you for sharing his life and death with us.
- @DocumentingIan you have a lovely style & sharing these stories with the world is important.
Thank you all for sharing in Mr Hata and T's story. Mr Hata is now at peace (1946-2016). https://storify.com/DocumentingIan/mr-hata-and-t-a-reunion-after-30 … pic.twitter.com/NPSMY8UOyI- @DocumentingIan Thank you for the final chapter and letting us into Mr Hata's story. Proves even brief encounters can be so powerful.
- @DocumentingIan thank you for sharing in such a delicate way his story
- @DocumentingIan @Mulboyne Wow, that was touching. Amazing work there. Bravo.
- @yurikageyama @DocumentingIan Incredible and touching work. Bravo.
- @281_ Both of ur artwork is amazing, so poetic that it actually evokes feelings & senses, thank-you for your art @DocumentingIan #Fukushima
- @DocumentingIan Thank you Ian. I think all the words that can be said have been said. Your work is without peer. Thank you.
- @DocumentingIan RIP mr hata
- @DocumentingIan @SharlaInJapan yw that's so sad but in the end in away its a happy one he got to see his son
- @DocumentingIan RIP Hata san and Ian, thank you for telling his story so beautifully - and with such compassion.
- RIP Mr.Hata. thank you so much @DocumentingIan being w/him & sharing story w/us. last 3 weeks he looks very happy just like no pain at all.
- One of the amazing things about this is the sensitivity @DocumentingIan brought to this.
- @DocumentingIan @yurikageyama It was a privilege and a pleasure.
- Aitō no i @DocumentingIan 哀悼の意 @yurikageyama
- @DocumentingIan thank you for giving us the chance to witness this heartwarming and unique story
- @DocumentingIan @carolduncan A beautiful story, and a brilliant use of the medium, Ian.
- @DocumentingIan my condolences, but I'm glad he could meet & make up with his son before he went. Thanks Ian for sharing
- @DocumentingIan My prayers to him and his family and you.
- @DocumentingIan Thank you for sharing it. @Colvinius
- @DocumentingIan Very saddened to hear of Mr. Hata's passing but am glad his dying wish was fulfilled. Thank U Ian for documenting his story.
- @DocumentingIan You did good.
- Beautiful storytelling from @DocumentingIan, about a tale that hits a little too close to home for my family. https://storify.com/DocumentingIan/mr-hata-and-t-a-reunion-after-30 …
- @DocumentingIan Thank you for publishing it this way & sharing it with the world.
- @DocumentingIan a beautiful story...
- @DocumentingIan Beautiful portrait of Hata san... Thanks for sharing, Ian san...
- @DocumentingIan @nippon_en thank you Ian
- @DocumentingIan my deepest condolences.. I hope he will rest in peace, especially knowing that his son grew up well and has a happy family..
- @DocumentingIan Very nice photo
- @LukeMcAlister @DocumentingIan Very grateful you shared this
Rest in peace, Mr Hata 
