The descendants of the men who have suffered from the attacks of the bomb 80 years ago are now working for peace

Hiroshima, Japan – When the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, Arya Bayr was the American bombers that carried weapons. On the ground, Kososo Harrada sought both the attack.

None of the men – American radar specialist Yaqoub Baseer and Japanese engineer Tsutomo Yamaguchi – did not meet during their lives. But both have become strong advocates of nuclear cancellation.

After decades, this common goal has collected their grandchildren together. Ari Beser and Harada tells the stories of their associated ancestors and work to seek reconciliation and understanding about the attack that continues to divide people in both countries.

during This week’s anniversary Subordinate Annual anniversary 80 Subordinate Hiroshima and Nagasaki Attacks, the grandchildren visited a station in Hiroshima, where Yamagucci climbed, with a train to his hometown in Nagasaki, a day after the attack on August 6, 1945. Then Al -Hafidan went to the Hiroshima Peace Park where they spoke with the Associated Press about what their ancestors witnessed during the events of the most important twentieth century and Their consequences.

Yamaguchi was 29 when it was heavily burned in the Hiroshima bombing. He was in the city on a temporary mission as a shipbuilding engineer. After Yamaguchi arrived at Nagasaki, and he was telling colleagues of the attack he witnessed in Hiroshima, the second bomb exploded.

Hararada first learned of her grandfather’s experience for both bombs when she met him on a task at primary school.

Yamaguchi did not talk about his experience in public places until he was 90 years old due to concerns about discrimination. Then he became an audio Peaceful He died in 2010.

In 2013, Harada learned that an American grandson was on the planes that bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki who wanted to hear about the story of Yamaguy.

“I had mixed feelings as a member of the survivor’s family,” said Hararada.

Ari Bacher quietly listened to the mother of Harada about Yamagucci.

Harada and her mother were surprised when they learned that the great prominent was radiant during his missions.

She said, “We are used to seeing ourselves only from the perspective of the victims.” “We learned that the effects of war and destroy everyone’s life.”

“I feel my role is to continue to report horror … so that the same mistake is not repeated.”

It is a tour Japan To talk about the story of her grandfather and pay for a core -free world.

Yamaguchi used to say that he could not forgive the American government to drop bombs, but he had no hatred for the Americans. Even with the deterioration of his health, Yamagucci is still talking about his past, as he conducted an interview from his bed in the hospital.

Beser, a journalist and optical producer, visited Nagasaki regularly, and he and Harrada became friends.

Hararada believes that the US government should officially apologize for the bombings.

“Reconciliation takes time. It is a long process that takes generations,” said Harrada.

When asked about the attacks during his first visit to Hiroshima 40 years ago, Jacob did not apologize, but he said: “I will not say that it was more moment.” He said that the world needs to ensure that it does not happen again.

They grew up, I was said to be easier that his grandfather’s bone cancer was before being radiant during the bombing missions.

In 2011, Ary Besser traveled to Japan for the first time to learn more about the bombings. He has since met many survivors and is keen to hear their stories.

“Before, I think we all believe in the same justifications. I can’t justify it anymore,” said Ary Besser about the bombings. “For me, all I focus on is trying to transfer it to people so that this does not happen again.”

Because his grandfather was on both B-29, Arya was always interested in interviewing a double survivor. This led him to the Harada family 12 years ago.

“He is going through a lot and leaves the record … we are the memory guards,” said Ary Bayser.

He was young when his grandfather died and never spoke to him about the bombings.

“I also want to meet him or just want to ask a lot of questions,” and know if there are other options besides dropping the bomb.

Despite the linguistic difficulties, Al -Hafidan continues to communicate and work together on projects, including a book on their ancestors.

When the world becomes a divisive place, with fighting in the Middle East and Ukraine, Ari Blesser believes that his work with Harrada is more important than ever.

“It makes you tense, and makes you worry because if this date is repeated with nuclear weapons today, this can almost not be conceived how much will be destroyed.”

He said: “Visiting Japan and meeting with Harada,” makes me a little more hope … Everyone needs hope and this is what I get hope. “

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