Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave.
Our birth is nothing but our death begun.
Bishop Hall This memorial website was created to remember our dearest SHOSEI KODA who was born in Japan Nogata on November 29, 1979 and passed away in Iraq, on November 3, 2004 at the age of 25. You will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Shosei was a wonderful,handsome,warm-hearted,young 24 year-old man.
Shosei,was however,a curious soul.
He grew up with his loving parents Masumi and Setsuko Koda,and with his older brother Maki,as a energetic teenager,and later,a very independent,and respectful man.As a Christian,Shosei,was always willing to help the others,and he had a dream,himself:Building artificial limbs for those who were injured in wars.
Shosei,then decided to go to New Zealand,to learn English,and later to start travelling around the world,for one year.However,for some reason,which is unknown to everybody,he suddenly decided to go in a trip around the Middle-East countries,including Iraq.A path with no return,sadly!People who met him say that Shosei have told them he wanted to see what was going on in Iraq with his own eyes.It is reported as well,that they advised him not to go,because the situation in that country was extremely dangerous,but that Shosei didn`t care about it,just saying "I`ll be fine."
Shosei had courage and took his own decision.
Tragically,next thing we know,is that Shosei was abducted by gunmen,and later,beheaded!I can`t express how disgusted I am by this hideous crime,and I ask myself how on Earth,people can be so cruel,and behave like animals!There will never be an excuse to justify his death,and his murder is an unforgiveable thing.We just should not tolerate such actions,where innocent people are killed like this.May God give him peace!
Shosei...no matter how bad people talk about you,I will always love you,and respect you!
REST IN PEACE,MYANGEL!
| Mike |
RIP |
September 27, 2024 |
That pain you went through, was something you didnt deserve to go though, I saw your lifeless, bloodied head, that would never blink laugh or smile again. It felt horrible. Even if i never knew you it felt painful to see someones pain
Rest In Peace Shosei, you deserve it, Kenji and Haruna are there with you
| Mike |
RIP |
September 27, 2024 |
That pain you went through, was something you didnt deserve to go though, I saw your lifeless, bloodied head, that would never blink laugh or smile again. It felt horrible. Even if i never knew you it felt painful to see someones pain
Rest In Peace Shosei, you deserve it, Kenji and Haruna are there with you
Happy Birthday Shosei Koda rest easy man.
20 year old here (also writing my tribute even though I don't know him personally but came across his name on the internet and went through some digging about his bio and wish him a happy birthday.)
I've been on the internet long enough even though nobody else will see this comment but I've been looking throughout so many war torn countries on the internet and I found your name somewhere on the list Shosei Koda san that you were the first Japanese to be beheaded in Iraq. I've went through some digging to find more about you and managed to come across a video on a Japanese website called Nico Nico Douga and found voice recordings of you talking. I watched the whole thing and it was sad to hear you plead for your life. You're in a better place now Koda san even though my name Ryusei Tatsumura is not my real name since I want to stay unknown on this earth but until then when I die I just want to meet you one day if possible and tell you my name. I wish Koizumi did better to get you out because the Japanese troops should've not been there the first place. The group gave out a deadline to withdraw the Japanese troops out of Iraq to spare and free your life but sadly Koizumi ignored and it resulted your beheading wrapped around the American flag, your body and head were returned to Japan to honor your funeral. I feel so sorry for you Shosei Koda san and your family but may you rest in peace in the skies and happy birthday from me on the year 2023!
| C. Gimenez |
My deepest condolences |
November 3, 2018 |
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
http://www.jw.org
