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Nick M
September 19, 2024
So young but so full of love for the world and excitement to see America. You became a true American Hero on that terrible day and we will never forget you and what you did for us. I'm so sorry you were taken so violently so far from your loved ones. We will never forget 9/11/2001
Jayda Smith
September 19, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nathan Ong
May 14, 2023
Visited the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA today on Mother's Day. I knew in the back of my mind that there was a Japanese national who became an American hero that day, but it didn't really register until I saw his name. From what I was able to gather online, he loved American culture, studied English, and prepared to apply to colleges here.
I heard his mother visits every 9/11. I cannot imagine the pain a mother goes through to lose her son, let alone one who was lost in such tragic circumstances. But as I write this, as others who have written before me, and others who will surely write after me, it is clear that we will never forget who the heroes were, and the ultimate sacrifice they made.
I hope you, your mom, your family, and the world find peace.
Bode
November 14, 2022
I truly relate to Toshiya, his vacation trip to America consisted of exploring new places and trying some thrilling things. If I had the opportunity to visit a different country I would try to plan the same type of activities. He will never be forgotten.
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Johnell Dukes
September 25, 2019
Rest up big guy! Your family is in my prayers and thoughts, if you had survived you wouldve lived had heck of a future!
Kathy
September 11, 2018
Never Forgotten!
Kaori Otani
August 9, 2017
From older Alum of Waseda Univ.
Michael Seery
September 14, 2016
In the last few days since the 15th anniversary of this horrible tragedy, I haven't been able to get it out of my head. I keep thinking about everybody that perished that terrible day, but I keep thinking about you in particular Toshiya. Its horrible for me to imagine how scared you must've been, being so far away from your family. It breaks my heart, and I hope that you, your family, and everyone that died that horrific day, find peace. You and all of those heroes from that day will never be forgotten. RIP Toshiya.
Michael Seery
September 14, 2016
In the last few days since the 15th anniversary of this horrible tragedy, I haven't been able to get it out of my head. I keep thinking about everybody that perished that terrible day, but I keep thinking about you in particular Toshiya. Its horrible for me to imagine how scared you must've been, being so far away from your family. It breaks my heart, and I hope that you, your family, and everyone that died that horrific day, find peace. You and all of those heroes from that day will never be forgotten. RIP Toshiya.
Laurene Johnson
September 12, 2016
Kuge son, please accept my condolences on the 15th anniversary of your son's death. I purchased a flag with his name and I am honored to be able to pray for your family. In a field of 1000's of flags I searched for Toshiya. I have been to Shanksville gravesite twice and feel a connection. I would love to know more about your young son and his family.
September 12, 2016
You are remembered. May God comfort your family with peace.
September 12, 2016
Remembering you and your brave mother today and many other days, Toshiya.
Toni Press-Coffman
Tucson, AZ
Playwright
David Navarro
October 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss. 14 years ago seems like yesterday. We Will Never Forget.
Del Newberry
August 12, 2015
Thinking of your friends and family today. Such a tragic loss of such a young life. Much love from Texas
S J. Friscia III
April 22, 2014
In Memory
with Honor & Respect.
Ilse Homer
November 25, 2013
Dearest Toshiya,
each September I greet your Mom in Shanksville. She is a beautiful, brave lady. Although, she always appears happy to be there, I am sure that the very long flight from Japan muss take a lot out of her. Sometimes your brother accompanies her. They are friendly and courteous, grieving with us as we grieve with them, but never imposing on our sorrow.I pray for your soul.
My son had been one of the pilots on your flight.We will always be heartbroken.
Rest in peace, dear Toshiya,
With best regards,
LeRoy's Mom
January 29, 2013
To The Family,
Please accept my deepest thoughts of sympathy in the loss of Toshiya Kuge.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC
September 14, 2012
I think of you not only on Sept.11th but on all the other days of the year.
I don't fully understand why but my heart aches just a little more for you Toshiya. Maybe it's because you were traveling here in the US all by yourself or maybe because you didn't speak full English. That surely added to the terror for you with not enough time for anyone to communicate to you the full scope of what was happening. Then I think that perhaps speaking the same language wasn't exactly necessary. Maybe you understood what needed to be done and what would probably be the result as you and other passengers literally fought to your own deaths to save the lives of others.
I will always think of you.
Juanita Mckenzie
Rena Mulder
September 13, 2012
One of 40 heroes. I still mourn but awe at tbe courage displayed on that fateful day, a day that brought forth love from darkness. "Greater love has no one than this; that he lay down his life for his friends". John 15:13. Much love to you.
Anthony Schueller
September 11, 2012
I saw a picture of Toshiya's mother at the 9/11 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, today and then read his story and a tribute to him elsewhere. I simply want to tell his parents how sad I am for the loss of their son. The events of that day 11 years ago were a human tragedy, not limited to any one people or nation. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kuge Family and with the families of all who died.
Matt Kalgreen
September 11, 2012
I remember.
God bless his family and friends with good memories.
ed
February 3, 2012
I have your son's name tattoo on my forearm. I see his name everyday.
Lynda Smith
September 10, 2011
With thoughts and prayers and deep sympathy to the family of Toshiya Kuge. We honor your son.
Kristen White
September 7, 2011
We are thinking of Toshiya and his family as we near the 10th anniversary. Our hearts are heavy and we send a gentle embrace of sympathy to those who loved him. We know you are missing him now.
Peggy Childers
August 16, 2010
To the family of Toshiya Kuge:
Toshiya gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our heroes of September 11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
K O
September 12, 2009
"We are looking above same ideal light"-Miyakono Seihoku-(Waseda University's School song)
Lynda Burson
September 11, 2009
We mourn the loss of your precious loved one and honor him for his bravery. May God bless and comfort the family of Toshiya Kuge as well as the families of the others with him who lost their lives that day.
September 11, 2009
Bless you Toshiya, you are not forgotten. Your bravery will remain an example to all future generations, thank you.
This is our University.(Waseda University)
September 6, 2009
julietta shinoda
May 15, 2009
still missing the hell outta you toshiya.. remember.. i will see you again..mrs. shinoda
Kaori Otani
March 2, 2009
I will never forget,I will never forget you.
Shandi
September 11, 2008
Thank You
Jay Smith
September 11, 2008
His guardian angel, during the flight, made its presence known.. and helped him encourage the others.. to keep the spirits high.. May the angels watch over him, his family and friends..
Emi
June 10, 2008
Hukai okuyami wo moushiagemasu..
Toshiya-san`s and other passengers` bravery are outght to be greatly honored, and I would never forget a horrific incident that happened in UA93 (and also in other airplanes).
Mr. Toshiya Kuge is definitely a proud Japanese citizen who had given all of us courage.
May God bless all of the victims and the fellow citizens who live in this world...
Rumiko Lyn
March 14, 2008
Dear Kuge-san and his family,
i am a japanese immigrant from okayama and living in ny since 1999. i was horrified in the morning of 9/11, but devastated to know that you were on flight #93. my heart tears as i think that you had to go, so far away from your loving family. i'm sure you wanted to be in your home country at that time. the only thing that gives me a little comfort is that you were with all other heroes of the flight. you were not alone at that time, and you will never be alone from now on. you will be in my heart forever.
and to all the heroes of that day, i just wanted to tell you guys that i am a proud immigrant of america, and all of you guys will be my hero forever.
Mark Haines
January 6, 2008
Even as the year 2008 beings, we remember and honor the life of Toshiya Kuge. May God Bless him and his family and friends. We mourn still for your loss.
Julia Watanabe
December 13, 2007
I`m sorry for the loss Toshiya. May your soul rest in peace a long with all of the other innocent victims.
Keri schubnel
September 12, 2007
Such a tragedy, too soon..........so sorry for your loss.
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
September 9, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
P Tabbernor
September 1, 2007
In memory....
Adrienne
April 22, 2007
WE WILL NEVER FORGET...
Chris Bassoo
January 8, 2007
From Chris Bassoo and family...I just saw the A & E movie and our hearts go out to your family (we wanted to send our prayers to every family from this flight)...Our prayers and thoughts are with you...we will never forget..warmest of regards Chris Bassoo (your northern friends)
Kristine
November 13, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Nancy Sahlberg
November 11, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Hannah
September 11, 2006
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Thank you Toshiya. You will always live in my memory.
Charles Moran
September 11, 2006
Dear Mr. Kuge:
Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking and remembering you on this day. It gives me and everybody else in this country a sense of pride that you loved things that were United States - sports, music, movies. But to see your face makes me sad and angry that you - and many like you - were taken from us in such a horrible fashion. I see a person who was good and had such potential to make the world better.
My own personal belief system is that there is an afterlife where we shall meet and only then you'll understand the sadness that people like me - who never knew you or the others - felt and will continue to feel. So with that, I'll see you when I get there, and continue to enjoy our sports, music, and movies from where you are.
Denise Christian
September 11, 2006
Toshiya is a true American Hero & will always be remembered on this day & forever by so many of us who will never forget. God Bless The Family!!! Denise, Deanna, Angie & Cristina
Anonymous
September 11, 2006
Toshiya Kuge & Your Family,
It's well known that Toshiya loved american football. In fact, he was a fervent and loyal fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I hope the last Super Bowl brought a smile on your face up in heaven. From all the Steeler fans of the world, thank you and everyone on Flight 93. And may God Bless your family.
Alex De Saint Paul
July 14, 2006
Dear Toshiya,
I'm a french but my mom is vietnamese, so we both have asian-blood.
I will never know how were the last moments of your brief life aboard this plane to go home, but nobody's gonna forget you. Your life was taken in USA but your new one has began in the Heaven, where there're the Sun and Fuji mount for always, aren't there ?
Rest in peace, Toshiya ! Good bye !
Rich Schleifer
April 29, 2006
I don't know where to begin...
As with everyone here, 9/11 has had a tremendous effect on me. I watch as many specials on it, read lots of books of that day and listen to radio shows. I have wondered what it would be like to be there, experiencing such an event. What would I do? How would I react?
I have always been interested in Japan, their culture, people, and anime :) for quite a long time. I have a Japanese wife and we have a cute little baby girl.
I can't remember where or when I found out about Toshiya Kuge, but he has been on my mind since that time. Being that I like Japan and their culture, I kinda of wanted to find out more about Kuge-san since he was a foreigner caught up in a conflict that was supposed to against the US.
I have seen the 3 Flight 93 movies that have been made so far. The first two (which were TV movie specials) didn't show him much. There would be a quick shot of this "Japanese" kid in the background and that was it. "United 93" gave him a bit more camera time.
I have wondered... what did Kuge-san do during that event? Did he fight along side the rest of the heroes on that flight?
I am wondering where in Japan is Kuge-sans grave? Reason I am asking is that I might be in Japan in the next year or so. I would like to visit his grave and pay my respects to him. I would really like to go to Shanksville to visit the site, but a Japan trip is more visible in my future. If someone can send me a location, I would be so grateful.
Robert Brenner
April 1, 2006
Although I never met him I was touched by his story. So sad to lose someone so bright with such a promising future. Although I did not know you I will remember you. America will never forget.
shawn choi
March 28, 2006
Toshiya,
Time again I am still sadden of the tragedy and loss. I pray for your family's happiness and hope one day we'll meet in a happier place.
Matthew M
February 1, 2006
Toshiya san, you will never be forgotten.....
Meg Williams
February 1, 2006
I saw the photo of your sweet, childlike, innocent face and my only hope is that you had some comfort and did not feel alone on that plane. I know that God had a plan for you to be on that flight and I know that you are with Him now. I hope that someday I will get to meet you in His kingdom. God Bless your sweet soul.
Pam Beers
January 13, 2006
Everyone on this flight was, and IS my hero.
Juanita Mckenzie
November 20, 2005
I didn't know anyone on Flight 93 but for some reason they are the ones I have thought about the most. These strangers have touched my life. The least I can do is learn their names & read their biographies. I have thought of them often & I believe I always will. My love & prayers to all the families of Flight #93.
Michael Hamm
July 4, 2005
Toshiya, you are among one of the most heroic groups in our history. God Bless. My prayers go out to your family.
chris bennett
September 9, 2004
Toshiya...
a hero... thats all we can say r.i.p forever you will be in heaven now and my thoughts to your friends and especially your family.. no one deserves what you went threw.. you will be in my thoughts forever. always...
pat lane
July 24, 2004
God bless you Toshiya. My prayers are with you and your family. I am truly saddened when reading the story of flight 93 and at this moment I am in tears. God bless you and everyone else on that flight.
Butchie Watson
June 13, 2004
Toshiya Kuge
Your Memory
Never Forgotten
The Cherry Blossom Falls
We all one day
Will be together
Lakia Hedgepeth
January 16, 2004
May God with you and your Family you are in my Prayers
April Sluss
September 12, 2003
Dear Toshiya and family, I understand and feel the pain of being away from home; but I cannot fully comprehend the pain of losing your loved one while seperated in miles! I know that the pain never fully is erased from your heart but I do know that God lessens the hurt if we lean upon Him for strength. Love lives on day after day!
L King
September 11, 2003
To the Kuge family
Our thoughts are with you and your loss. May Toshiya rest in peace.
Calvin & Hiroko Bowen
September 11, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
charlie smith
August 29, 2003
To the KUGE family,
Go shuu shou sama
Yayoi, I was near Nishimidorigaoka
a tear came to my eyes as I remembered
the tragic loss of your son.
may God comfort you during this
coming month, genke de,
morten wilder
January 2, 2003
FEEL BIG PAIN, WHEN I SEE THOSE WHO DIED IN THAT AIRPLAIN.....R.I.P.
GOD BLEES THEM, AND BLESS THE FAMILIES....LOVE AND RESPECT FROM DENMARK
Edwardo Olivares
November 9, 2002
for the family of Toshika Kuge:
We know how hard was all this tragedy to United States specially for all the people who last their lives in this terrorim attack, but I'm just want to tell you (his family) that we pray for Toshiya and those inocent peolple who died in september 11 2001 we never going to forget that day it's was like a dream or a movie,but when we realize this was happening to us this was very sad, accept my condolences for the lost of your son and I know he is a better place Know, we all going to keep praying for all of the victims and your son
David Williams
September 26, 2002
I rode in a 9-11 Memorial Tribute Parade along with 7000 other motorcyclists on 9-11-02. I wore a braclet with your name on it. We were greeted by hundreds of people waving flags and, I'm sure, saying prayers for you. I hope, in some small way, we honored you in this tribute. I hope your family will be pleased that your spirit was with us that day and you are at peace.
Chris Adams
September 15, 2002
My prayers are with you, and your family.
Ali Cassidy
September 12, 2002
To the family of Toshiya Kuge, my deepest sympathy. I wore your son's name on a sticker yesterday at a memorial ceremony we held in my high school. Each person in the school wore at least one name to commemorate the life and heroship of the person. I felt close to your son by wearing that sticker, and I think about you in my prayers. God bless you.
Utage Furukawa
September 11, 2002
To the families and friends of Toshiya san,
It's one year later, and it's still so hard to believe that something like that could have happened.
My heart aches when I think about your loss. I pray for God's comfort upon you all and for Toshiya san's soul to rest in peace.
And yes, we will remember him forever.
J Ichisaka
September 10, 2002
To the Kuge family,
As a Japanese American, I express my deepest sympathies to your family.
I did not know Toshiya Kuge, but I am very saddened by his death. He was just an innocent student, and he had so much potential to succeed in his goals.
I wish your family peace, and I hope this terrible event will never happen to anyone ever again.
Toshiya will be forever in our hearts.
Susan Boyer
September 9, 2002
To the family of Toshiya Kuge,
A week ago their was a TV program that depicted the brave passengers on Flight 93. I saw your son and I thought how hard it must be for your family. My sister is living in Tokyo with her Japanese husband and I know how upset I would be if she died so far away from me. All of America continues to grieve and think about the victims. I want you to know we have not forgotten your son and we never will. I pray for you and I pray for peace.
Lisa Reinhardt
September 6, 2002
Our small town has a church that is sponsoring a memorial to all the 9-11-01 victims. It is beautiful, with a field of white crosses, each cross bearing a victim's name. Altho my family had no personal connection to any of the victims, I have chosen a few victims to pray for and grieve over. I have printed a photo of Toshiya and it hangs on his cross in our memorial field. I chose Toshiya because he is not an American. I think that we all need to remember that this horrible day was not just an attack on the United States, but rather on all the peoples of the World. My heart goes out to Toshiya's family. Know that he will not be forgotten.
Kim Frazier
September 6, 2002
He will not be forgotten. Our prayers will be with you. Sincerely, The Frazier Family
Jeff Hubler
September 5, 2002
To the family of Toshiya Kuge
Gomeihuku-o-oinoli-itashimasu.
I hope you can take comfort in knowing that your son did not suffer. God be with your family today and always
Lynn Zimmerman
August 14, 2002
To the Kuge family,
My thoughts are always with you. I have thought and prayed about your son and your family a lot over the last 11 months.I lost my very dear grandpa in 1996 and someone sent a poem to me as I was grieving. I hope it can bring some sense of comfort to you, as it comforted me greatly during my loss.
When someone dies,
A cloud turns into an angel,
And flies up to tell God to put
another flower on a pillow.
A bird gives the message back to
the world,
And sings a silent prayer that
makes rain cry.
People disapper, but they never
really go away.
The spirits up there put the sun
to bed, wake up grass,
And spin the earth in dizzy circles.
Sometimes you can see them dancing
in a cloud during the daytime,
When they're supposed to be sleeping
They paint the rainbows and also
the sunsets and make
Waves splash and tug at the tide
They toss shooting stars and listen
to wishes
And when they sing windsongs,
They whisper to us:
Don't miss me too much.
The view is nice and I am doing just
fine.
By Ashley (last name unknown)
Kuge family: whenever I see the beauty of nature, I think about your beautiful son and say a prayer for him and all who were blessed to know him. We may live in different countries, and I never knew your son, but I feel a lot of love for your family, and I wish I could wrap my arms around you and comfort you.
Your son will NEVER be forgotten in America. He will always be remembered with love here.
With much love and prayers,
Lynn Zimmerman
Beth Sprau
August 1, 2002
Because I have many friends in Japan and have visited there a number of times, I was particularly interested in trying to reach Toshiya-san's parents to extend my heart felt sympathy, but this is the first time I have found a place to do so.
I can't imagine losing a child, no matter how old they are.
Your loss and the loss of all the other victims on that horrifying day is a loss to all of us.
I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will embrace you, giving you peace in your heart.
cathy probst
July 19, 2002
Dear Family of Toshiya Kuge,
My heart and the hearts of all the American people go out to you in sorrow for the loss of your dear son. No words can express our sorrow at the tragic loss of Toshiya. Our hearts are also filled with gratitude to your heroic son and all his companions on Flight 93. They changed history and saved thousands of lives. The memory of your son and all the heroes will live forever in the minds and hearts of all Americans. The heroes always live forever.
God Bless You
Sincerely,
Cathy Probst
Gary Beaubouef
July 16, 2002
As an English teacher in Japan I try to instill a sense of wonder about the world in my students. I want them to have open and creative minds so that they will explore the world with passion and courage. I think Toshiya must have had these same qualities, and so, for me, he is an example of what I hope my students will become. He is a hero for me in many ways and I often think about him as I continue my work here in Japan.
Debbie Bennett
July 3, 2002
I want you to know that prayers are still going up for you,the family left behind in this tradgedy.
Our independence day draws near and we again think of the sadness sept. 11 brought worldwide.Know you will be thought of.God bless you.
Debbie
Bethany
April 24, 2002
Dear Family of Toshiya Kuge
Until now I wasn't aware that another nation had suffered a loss on this particular flight. But the
twisted minds that brought about this tragedy didn't know that they would unite the world, even if for a brief time. I am so sorry for the loss of you son, but please take courage in the thought that your son died as a hero, and I and the other American people will always be grateful for all the heroes that day. God bless you.
Beth
Eleanor Kelly
March 26, 2002
To all the people who have sent their condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family of Toshiya Kuge, this is a message from the Kuge family. I was one of Toshiya's teachers, and have been asked by his family to write to all of you in English for them. The Kuge family is very grateful for all your sincere messages of sympathy. Your messages have given the family emotional support throughout these most painful months. They want to tell you that they have read all of your messages in English and in the Japanese translation. They said that it would be difficult for them to write to you in English, so they have asked me to write their message for them. They would like you to know that they appreciate your heartfelt messages so very much, and they would like to ask you to "Please remember Toshiya forever."
Patricia McGahan
January 21, 2002
My sincere condolences to Toshiya's family and friends!
I personally did not know Toshiya yet, I know he is missed by many. I first heard that Toshiya had been on Flight #93 via Jeff, a teacher friend of mine here in Tokyo. Another of our friends, Eleanor, had been a teacher of Toshiya's at Waseda University, where he had been studying as a second year student. Toshiya was on a solo trip to North America during his summer vacation, a courageous young man that had a desire to continue learning. He will continued to be remembered by those that loved him and knew him personally and others who had not met him yet, nonetheless whom he has touched. My heart and sympathy goes out to you.
Teresa Jahn
January 12, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Toshiya. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Stephen Saucier
December 19, 2001
Dear Kuge Family, I have been stationed in Yokosuka, Japan for many years now. I have 3 children who are American/Japanese whom I love very much. I cannot begin to even think of how lost I would be without them. My heartfelt prayers go out to you and the memory of Toshiya. I thank him and his fellow passengers for their bravery that saved many other people. Rest easy for Toshiya is up in heaven amongst Heroes from all of history. May God Bless them all. Steve
debbie
November 25, 2001
To Toshiya's family and friends, I am sorry for your loss, please accept my deepest condolences, I had a relative on this flight, and I know they had each other in the end. THey were strangers at first but ended up a family of sorts, and I am glad they had each other. SIncerely Debbie Our hearts and thoughts are with you always.
Diane Alignan
November 23, 2001
For Toshiya Kuge and family,
my condolences, thoughts and prayers.
Diane Alignan
Alan Riggs
November 12, 2001
I recieved a Mercy Band with Toshiya name on it. It is a daily reminder to pray for the Kuge family. May the Lord Jesus Christ the Great Comforter give you Peace Joy and Comfort in this time of grief. And I pray daily that each of the family members will come to know Jesus. May God Bless.
Eva Rupp
November 9, 2001
Kuge Toshiya san no kazoku e,
Jibun no imoto no Deora Bodley wa onaji 93 ban no kukou ni imashita. Ima isshou ni ten kara watashitachi ni mitte iru da to omoimasu.
Ganbatte kudasai.
To the family of Toshiya Kuge,
My younger sister, Deora, who was the same age as your son, was on the same flight as Toshiya. As they were together on the airplane now they are together in heaven watching over us.
May you find peace,
Eva
Motoyasu Niijima
October 18, 2001
I found you the only Japanese in
the high-jacked victims' list and as a father my deepest compassion and condolence go to your bereaved family.
Your precious sacrifice will never be obliterated in the all-out campaigns against evil-doers.
I pray, may your soul rest in peace with the Ultimate Comforter.
Beverly Bledsoe
October 16, 2001
May God bless you and ease your pain.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie and Kristen
October 10, 2001
We met Toshiya ten days before the crash, when we were on a rafting trip together in the Canadian Rockies. We had a lovely day talking with him about his life. He was a kind and gentle person. When we saw a Dateline special about Flight 93 we were horrified to recognize his picture among the victims. We have sent his family our condolences. But not many Americans are talking about the non-U.S. people who were killed. Toshiya's death was tragic and no less grievous than any others.
We are honored to have met him.
BARBARA BOLIN
October 3, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
TOSHIYA MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Lauren Cooper
September 23, 2001
Gambatte kudasai.
Our deepest condolences.
September 22, 2001
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Toshiya Kuge. My thoughts are with you.
Yoko Ota
September 19, 2001
To the Kuge familly
I don't know him. But he and I are
Japanese. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't speak English verry well,so with Japanese:
Gomeihuku-o-oinoli-itashimasu.
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