Since Early Morning people have come to pray for those who died in the battle of okinawa. Many are visiting the monument where names of the military personnel and civilians who lost their lives have are inscribed. This man was 5 years old when the fighting erupted and lost his father, brother, and grandparents. Translator i pray and ask for peace and happiness. This 88yearold woman lost her uncle who was a serviceman for the impeer japanese navy. Translator because of you, uncle, we are able to enjoy peace. Ease res i in pcece i prayyor 200,000 people lost their inududingeequarr o ofheinawaw onunune 2,945, the japanesee military operations against the u. S. And allied forces in okinawa came to an end. About 200 people are expected to attend a Memorial Service at the Memorial Park in the city on tuesday. The annual event usually draws 5,000 people but this year the number is smaller because of the coronavirus. Many people in okinawa hope the anniversary is a chance for the entire countr
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