Concerning the combined mission rumor:
I just got back from the Sapporo mission a month ago. There was concern that the number of missionaries in Hokkaido was dropping so much that it was dangreously low and would be in a situation where combining missions would be considered. I know that a large group of bean missionaries was not expected to go to Sapporo anytime soon, so that wouldn't be helping the number situation. I haven't heard anything else since that.
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Has anybody heard the rumor of combining the Sapporo and Sendai Missions? One of the shimai's in Nemuro said the current dendobucho told them that the missions were going to be combined, and that the members were going to have to do more misionary work. Anything to this? Just a remark to motivate more member-missionary work?
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I remember the logo being created during the Hotta dendobucho era. They had a contest between all of the missionaries to come up with it. I don't recall who actually won the contest, It seems like it was one of the Japanese elders though. I think it was probably around early 1981
Blair Bentley
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It was there when I entered the mission in 1980. In fact it was on our mission report folder.
Don't know where it came from though.
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Pat Hill got ahold of me, too! This site is great! I've got some stories and photos I'll horidasu and send in soon. (Sorry Pat, not THAT photo...) I'm interested in locating Robert Schofield and Karl Hillsman (sp?), and Micheal Beck, if anyone can help.
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It was being used when I got there in 1981...
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Here's a question: does anyone know where the logo came from? It existed in 1982 - that much I know. When did it first come to be? Who did it? Completely useless trivia that would be interesting to know...
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Randy: How ya doin? Nice to hear a name from the 18 month no choice era. Interested in locating Bill Mansell, Scott Syme, Tom Allen, Reynolds, Robinson, Hasegawa, Kumano, Ashby, Hunsaker, Hungate, Heath, Gillette and others from '82-'84 era (I know--I had a lot of dodes; may be I was a tough nut).
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Pat (see below) got me hooked-up. Great site, and excited to be here. I have a few stories I can't wait to post.
On top of it all, one of the "newly-called" missionaries - Daniel Bateman - is in my home ward. He leaves tomorrow morning for the MTC. I indoctrinated him and his family with frozen chosen propoganda last family home evening. He's stoked to go. His parents were looking at the slides of the Sapporo Snow Festival and finally understood why Sorel Boots were on the list of items to purchase. :-)
-Randy Marsden, 1982-83 (one of the few 18-monthers who didn't get a choice).
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Hi, gang. Just turned on to the site; Interested in finding Darin Carpenter, Bill Mansell, Donaldson, Danny Dearing, Hal Monson, Steve Kent, and others. Not much contact with anyone, but Jimmy Kun from Kushiro; We've been writing back and forth; Sad to discover she's undergoing Chemotherapy for breast cancer, but she has a son and is still in Kushiro, working as a nurse. Check in if you get the urge... God bless. Pat
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When I was on my mission in Hokkaido a year and several month ago, we watched a video presentation called `Believe Christ` at every Zone Conference. That short movie contains spiritually up-lifting words about establishing and strengthenning Zion as missionaries and I felt the spirit so strongly every time I saw it. Presdent Larkins produced that video using some words of the modern and ancient prophets and some scriptures.
A couple month ago, there was a fireside in my Ward in Tokyo with Elder Kikuchi, who is now President of the North Asia Area Presidency. He showed us a video presentation called `Believe in Jesus Christ` that he produced with his counselors. To my surprise with joy, that presentation contained some words from President Larkins' `Believe Christ` video in addition to some wonderful spiritually uplifting words regarding the importance of progressing the work in Japan.
The Lord's work is truly moving forward in Japan.
A lot of good things are happenning. The Kagoshima district, which my wife and I currently belong to, is going to become a Kagoshima Stake in a year.
`Believe that as leaders, members, and missionaries are united together and commit themselves to this work, HEAVEN WILL MOVE!`
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I am writing a book about my experiences as a missionary in Hokkaido and would appreciate any memories you have of President Hotta. . Thanks
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The following request is from Barbra Dong:
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I would really appreciate it if anyone who served with Matthew in the Sapporo Mission would write to me with any experiences and stories you had about Matthew. I need to know more about my son. Your information will be a great comfort to me and my family.
love,
Barbra Dong
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TOKYO, Japan -- A moderate earthquake has shaken the Japanese capital, Tokyo, but there were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage.
The 5.0 magnitude quake, which hit the city at 4:30 p.m. (0730 GMT), shook buildings, witnesses told CNN.
Japan's meteorological agency said there was no risk of tsunami -- potentially dangerous sea waves caused by seismic activity.
The quake was centered just northeast of the capital and had an epicenter about 80 km (50 miles) below the Earth's surface, the agency said.
Japan is one of the world's most earthquake-prone areas as it sits atop four moving tectonic plates.
Last month, a powerful 8.0 magnitude quake stuck Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, injuring nearly 600 people.
Japan's most deadly quake in recent years was in 1995 when a 7.2 magnitude quake hit the western city of Kobe, killing over 6,400 people.
The Great Kanto earthquake of September 1, 1923, recorded a magnitude of 7.9 wiping out the port city of Yokohama and half of neighboring Tokyo.
More than 140,000 lives were lost in the catastrophe.
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The following was provided by Matthew's father, Michael Dong:
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To the members, friends and missionaries who knew our son Matthew Dong. I am Matthew's father and was informed by one of your missionary alumni's about this website. I want to write this e-mail to let you know the circumstances surrounding his sudden death.
Let me first tell you all that our family is very grateful to all of you who befriended, worked with, or influenced him for good. Those of you who knew him know that he was a loving young man and would do anything for anyone who needed help. He loved everyone and had malice towards none.
Matthew had been suffering from depression after returning from his mission. He was attending the University of Utah and working at the University Museum of Fine Arts. He was also seeing a counselor about his depression and taking medication. From what we know right now he had a chemical imbalance. For some reason, which is still unclear to us he decided to take his own life in the early hours of September 23rd. This came as a total shock to our family as it seemed he was doing well and things were normal. His girlfriend, roommate, associates and counselor were all surprised at his final action. We are still gathering information from friends and awaiting his medical records in the hope of ascertaining what triggered this event. We may never know the answer but will do all we can to find some answers.
It is very sad and tragic act and we dearly miss him. We want you to all know that we know he is alive with the Savior and that through the atonement of Christ that he will be resurrected and that we will see him again someday. He will be judged by our Heavenly Father by the intent and desires of his heart, which we know are good. Matthew was a good young man and was battling a disease/illness that he could not control. He is in good hands and progressing. We are so thankful for this knowledge and comfort. We are proud of our son and his accomplishments while on this earth.
You can contact me or phone at 425-427-8372 should any of you have further questions or input that would help us in our search for answers.
Thank you again for being there for him and loving him.
Michael & Barbra Dong
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I received an email from a Pharmaceutical and Medical company in Minneapolis, MN looking to recruit someone who is fluent in Japanese, understands the culture and has had experience in Medical Device Sales. If you would like to know more, please send me an email and I will pass on further details. This is a very time sensitive opportunity."
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I was companions with Dong Choro for 5 monthes near the end of my mission. He transfered from Naebo to Shibetsu one month before I left. I then met up with him here at BYU-Hawaii helping out the Japanese 101 class. One special story about him (my tribute to Dong Choro) was that after the first Surviver show came out, a mall in Salt Lake did one where a bunch of people lived in an isolated spot within the mall. Everyone passing by could watch them, and after a month Dong Choro was the last standing and won $25,000. Man the memories we have together. We were really close and had a ton of great experiences together as well...so it was really sad to hear he passed away. So please, if any of you have any info about how he died (The Salt Tribune's article didn't state the cause of death), let me know. -Baker Choro
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Does anyone know more about elder dong's death? I knew him pretty well and had no idea that he died. It's very sad news as he was always a really happy kid and someone I'll never forget.
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September 27, 2002 Salt Lake Tribune, page B7 listed the obituary for Matthew M Dong. He passed away September 23. It mentioned that he served from 1997-1999 in Japan Sapporo Mission
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Speaking of transferring from Osaka to Hokkaido after the '95 quake, I had a companion who also made that transfer - Shea Abbott. Anyone know what he's up to?
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