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Sadako Sasaki's Story

Sadako Sasaki's Story - Hiroshima - Memorial, Origami, Sadako
Sadako was 2 years old when the US dropped the A-bomb over Hiroshima in 1945. In spring 1955 at age 11, like many other children she became sick and diagnosed with Leukemia, which people from Hiroshima called 'the A-Bomb disease'. She heard a story that if you fold a thousand paper cranes a wish is granted. She folded more than a thousand, but her wish to recover was not granted and she died in October that year at age 12. Three years later the 'Children's Peace Memorial' was erected in her name.
 

 
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youAnywhere / Thursday, 4th February 2010
CCCOOOLLL!!!!
YO MAMAtexes / Thursday, 4th February 2010
WWOOWW!!
Ashley TisdaleU.S. / Thursday, 4th February 2010
Sadako i am very sad and i feel very sorry for you , you are a very brave child!!!
Nicole LeeCanada Richmond / Thursday, 4th February 2010
I am so sad that Sadako died. i am studying about Japan so i know this story very well. Sadako is an amazing and very outstandable childand very brave if i was her i would be really scared.
Cydnee JenkinsVA / Wednesday, 27th January 2010
Sadako Chan Was an amazing child. very brave,smart,nd outgoing. i havee read sadako and the thousand papers craness so many times and everytime i cry. i truely have love for you even though now your old enough to be my grandmother. but i am so touched by your achievments.. thank youu. and muchh lovee.
lucy beverfieldlondon / Saturday, 23rd January 2010
this isnt rite she didnt fold more tan 1000 cranes she folded 644
gorgeMonertty mexico / Wednesday, 6th January 2010
de La sadako Lij mae lo o Cuaer Joiu Hiroshima bea Fantastic-o!
Shingojapan/America / Wednesday, 6th January 2010
Saqw mji sadako Ga Op-gt
Too Bad she Diedtoo bad she died / Wednesday, 6th January 2010
i honer her every day by praying to her, hoping to meet her in heaven
noneofyobeexwaxblah blah blah whocares / Wednesday, 6th January 2010
uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh oh yea sadako was brave BYE!!!!!!
noneofyobeewaxnot tellin / Wednesday, 6th January 2010
soNULL i read da book sadako and the 1000 paper cranes it was kewl
uthbrreno / Tuesday, 5th January 2010
very toutching
chongnevada / Saturday, 19th December 2009
thats very nice of them
elsie baronaSanta Barbara C.A / Friday, 11th December 2009
Sadako Chan was a very brave and bright child. she never gave up and never lost hope.
Jessica WalkerSpringfild Elementry / Friday, 4th December 2009
Hey lots of thing going on in this world sorry you lost your live like i am going to say i guest he sent you home sadako love you girl the atomic bomb just had to drop i love your book about you it is a good book i am telling you i love you so much my dad was alway consern about me he is right now i was typing so fast i missed spell some of my words sadakoi am telling you girl i loveyou and i am for real girl i cried
NyashaMillerGA / Friday, 4th December 2009
You are the best and I love the book.
nyajaedison thomas st. / Wednesday, 2nd December 2009
I read her book it was so interesting I could not. Stop reading I read it in 1 day but in the book it said she only made 624 and that was the last one she ever made! She was so brave!
JessicaSpringfield Elementry / Saturday, 21st November 2009
hey sadko god bless youand he sent youo home to heven
i love you girl thanks because the war is over
reghanrussellspringfield elematry / Wednesday, 4th November 2009
sadoko is a very good book we have a group in are class and we read sadako we love it so much. i like the part wene she went home for one day peace day is so importent!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
gembongyogyakarta, indonesia / Tuesday, 6th October 2009
so sad... i've read HIROSHIMA's john hersey and the story of bombing was horrible
shahbrooklyn / Saturday, 26th September 2009
lol i read the boobk sdoko it was good i ped in in in school
AsiaRoseU.S.A / Thursday, 24th September 2009
I love this book, but it's so sad, I'm glad I read it in school. Last year and now. I love crying over this book. And when Kenji died it made me sad too. And of course, Sadako too.
ayla cruznewyork/saturday,19th september 2009 / Saturday, 19th September 2009
I love this book because i cry when i read the part about when she died.i never going to stop reading this book ever. i might make paper crane to show that i care enough to do it.
KatieTampa / Wednesday, 2nd September 2009
Sadoko is a very imprtant part of history to me
SMillerMissouri / Thursday, 20th August 2009
I have taught this story for 13 years. Each year my class folds 1000 cranes. We send them to people we know and hear of that are in need of some care and kindness.
EmilyAustralia / Monday, 10th August 2009
i think its important that sadako should live in our hearts forever. my class has just recently read about her and her cranes. we have all made at least 1 crane each to remind us of the tragic but also inspiring story of Sadako and the thousand paper cranes.
ashleymw / Monday, 13th July 2009
im litterly crying right now R.I.P sadako that means rest in peace we all love u goodbye ..............................................
CaseyMassachusetts / Friday, 19th June 2009
Sadoko is the bravest girl i read about. I wish that Sadoko made a thousand cranes and never died of leukemia.I hope you are happy on THAT STAR ISLAND.i HOPE THIS PRAYER WILL HELP. THIS IS OUR CRY, THIS IS OUR PRAYER,PEACE IN THE WORLD,.
JarodU.S. / Friday, 12th June 2009
Sadako...you inspired me and my friends to make 1000 paper cranes this summer
arty maustralia / Saturday, 6th June 2009
For Sadako and all the unknown number of children that perished on that fateful day in August 6 1945, I can only pray that truly your souls are in the best resting place and once again the joys with smiles and laughter are still with you all.

The innocence the joy that Sadako and all the children of Hiroshima would have brought to there parents to be only cut short. How cruel life can be.

And amongst all this irony her parents passed away in the ripe age of 80 and 87 (1998 mum and 2003 dad)
pedro baldesmazatlan / Tuesday, 26th May 2009
esata es una istoria muy bonita por que simboliza la pas que exisdte en el mundo
kaylani 2ny / Monday, 18th May 2009
i love you sadako you were so brave to make a thousand paper cranes and it is so sad hoe you died you are wonderful to me beacause you folded a thousand paper cranes
Shelbymattoon / Monday, 18th May 2009
Very sad i am doing a book report on Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
StelaHrvatska / Sunday, 19th April 2009
To je tužno! Zašto je Sadako morala umrijetiNULL ne mogu vjerovati da su ljudi takvi da se svađaju. i što im dođeNULLNULLNULLNULL.....!!!! RAT,RAT,RAT !!!!!!!!!!!
asiau.s.a / Friday, 3rd April 2009
i think sadoko was a good book
Iris MartinezEdinburg / Friday, 27th March 2009
Very close to imitating Jesus on the cross
EZELONG BEACH / Monday, 23rd March 2009
SADAKOISSOKOOLWOWSADAKOISAMAIZING
EZELONG BEACH / Monday, 23rd March 2009
SADAKOIWISHSHESTILLLIVE

eLONG BEACH / Monday, 23rd March 2009
sadakoIfeelBADFORHER

EZELONG BEACH / Monday, 23rd March 2009
SADAKOWASLIKEWOW
Chloe TealAustin Texas / Monday, 23rd March 2009
sadokos story made me cry!
what if i say nowhat / Tuesday, 10th March 2009
i hate sadako
watermystery / Sunday, 8th February 2009
What was the honor and pride of Sadako Sasaki's family?
gttfrdr / Saturday, 7th February 2009
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yogurtTOP SECRET / Friday, 30th January 2009
I cried when i read Sadako!!!I also cried when i saw the movie!!!!This girl changed my life!!!!(In a good way):)

-Yogurt
Giselle CornejoLos Angeles,California / Wednesday, 28th January 2009
I hate feeling like THIS.She should have deserve better.
Jane SmithSavannah, Georgia / Wednesday, 28th January 2009
The 1000 cranes legend works!!!!!!!!!!
I made 1000 cranes and made a wish that somebody would buy it from me. The next day I sold it online for $100!!!!!!!!
julie dibbleashtabula, ohio / Wednesday, 28th January 2009
Konnitchi wa! The picture is not that great, but the info is ok. I am folding 1000 paper cranes to support her!!!^-^ Arigatoo gozaimasu sayonara
Damion Royal300East Meadow Rd / Tuesday, 13th January 2009
it is great
Ebonne JohnsonBaltimore,Maryland / Wednesday, 17th December 2008
This is a very influencial piece of artistic ability and she is a sighn for a survivor even though she is not here with us ay=t this time and her story will be forever told.
Kathyusa / Tuesday, 16th December 2008
She is the best person ever and we will always honor her glory
juliatoronto / Sunday, 30th November 2008
u should make it bigger
bobmiami,florida / Thursday, 13th November 2008
sadako only mad 644 paper cranes not over 1k
madison.cosenswinnipeg / Wednesday, 12th November 2008
i read all about sadako she is a nice girl to bad she did not live
samusa / Friday, 24th October 2008
I love sadako im doing a play on her!!! :)
tabathastaten island / Wednesday, 22nd October 2008
i raed the book sadako. i loved it on of my favorite books
aixamiami / Thursday, 25th September 2008
she folded 644
Tayla AllanVic / Thursday, 18th September 2008
i think this book is sad i will always honnur her
Destiny MullerNM / Monday, 8th September 2008
That is so pretty i can't belive it is real
Kyle ChanPhilippines / Monday, 8th September 2008
correction in Jami Chan's comment it should be 644 paper cranes not 664 paper cranes R.I.P. Sadako Sasaki
Jami ChanManila, Philippines / Monday, 8th September 2008
I am so amaze that she was able to fold 664 paper cranes, Bless you! R.I.P
Shannen GrantAustralia/Monday,3rd August 2008 / Monday, 4th August 2008
I love the image of sadako!
MIssy Crystal Says:Singapore / Friday, 25th July 2008
Sadako is such and aspiring one and she looks so pretty and cute! ^_^ But bless you Sadako we will continue your paper cranes!
yutsuko sasakiphilippines / Saturday, 28th June 2008
bless you so much!
KarahCanada / Wednesday, 11th June 2008
Bless you strong warrior!!!
KarahCanada / Wednesday, 11th June 2008
One more thing R.I.P Sadako "O flock of heavenly cranes cover my child with your wings".Sadako may you be with the holy spirits your name liveth before us for evermore:(
KarahCanada / Wednesday, 11th June 2008
This is truly touching and i really admire the work Sadako did to fight for her life if only Kenji would have had hope he might have lived a longer life.
VictoriaNSW, Australia / Tuesday, 27th May 2008
Sadako was a great inspiration, from reading her stories she sounded so selfless. A loss that Sadako had to loose her life due to the conflict between countries.Taken at such a young age I send my love towards her extended family and friends. How evermany cranes Sadako made she taught us to put our all into living and make the most of our presious lives. Such a couragous life! xx R.I.P
Lauren HullumJackson ville / Tuesday, 20th May 2008
i love the picture and sadako i love reading books about her she iz the bes R.I.P sadako 4 life i love 4 life no matter what people say
kkkgettysburg / Friday, 2nd May 2008
i love this tory and i felt bad when they said she died at 12 ONLY thats crazy of some war R.I.P
Ana and AlGeorgia / Friday, 2nd May 2008
sadako was a great person that never got a chance in life and it wasn't good how it started but at least she got to see her family before she died
Al M.Yates and Ana R. Mclartyin Georgia together / Thursday, 1st May 2008
Sadako inspires me to be the best peron i can be and i feel really bad for her since she never really got a chance to find anybody to care for her like a lover. I will always remember her from this day forward and will honor her in prayer.
JacobEssex, England / Tuesday, 22nd April 2008
I forgot to say one last thing. She died at twelve along with many others. We here these stories time again. Yet we do nothing about it.

She died a hero for something she was not guilty of. War!
JacobEssex, England / Tuesday, 22nd April 2008
I wonder what would of happened if she had made all her cranes. An inspiration and hope to humanity that from such hatred and violence can come such beauty, pasion, and love.

On thing was missing from the story, i believe the cranes were stuck on strings and as plants could not grow in the park out side her house, it was decorated in her cranes. And i think to this day as a memorial it is still covered in cranes.

She is still alive in memory along with all those that had and would suffer from such a devastaating weapon.
ashlyntexas / Monday, 21st April 2008
you are so brave you made so many cranes i can`t even make one bye
[: VALE :]Puerto Rico / Wednesday, 9th April 2008
i think that SADAKO was a very special girl.she did everything she could to save her life and her family.i think she did the right thing and she was really brave too.i wish i could see her right now but i can't.her wish did not come truebut she is in peace now and she is happy. BYE!!!!!!!
MING MING LONG SHINGHAWIA / Tuesday, 8th April 2008
ALL SHE WANTED TO DO WAS RUN SHE LOVED TO RUN AS THE LUKIMA HAD RONED HER FROM DOING THAT BUT NOW SHE IS IN PEACE AS WANT HER WISH TO COME TO BUT SHE RAN OUT OF TIME OLNY AROUND 600 PAPPER CRAINS SHE MADE IN LOVE AND PEACE TO ALL MING MING
monique nelenamsterdam holland / Wednesday, 2nd April 2008
Ik heb het verhaal gelezen,en het maakt me verdrietig. ALs ik volgende jaar voor de 2e keer naar Japan ga, wil ik een bezoek aan Hiroshma brengen, en bij het monument een kraanvogels neerleggen. Peace for sakako´s family, peace al over the world. We have to by proud of sadako! arigato sadako remembering you in my heart. from holland amsterdam
elisephilipines / Thursday, 27th March 2008
my teacher tought me about you sodaku
JaylenTracy,CA / Tuesday, 18th March 2008
i wish sadako and her family to rest in peace.sadako's family would be proud of what she had did in the past before she had lukimia and suffered from why she was weak by the day,hour,or by night.
SantanaSt.John,North Dakota / Saturday, 9th February 2008
Sadako was a nice girl. She has a nice family and she is in a better place.
LORELI APARICIOUTAH/FRIDAY,25th,JANUARY,08 / Saturday, 26th January 2008
TO THE SASAKI FAMILY KEEP YOUR CHIN UP.I WROTE THIS POME 4 YOU....NAGITIVE AND BAD THOUGHTS WILL TAKE YOU NO WERE ,BUT POSITIVE AND GOOD THOUGHTS WILL TAKE YOU SOMEWHERE BETTER.THAT TO THE SASAKI FAMILY FROM LORELI.
RachelleMaine / Wednesday, 23rd January 2008
Sadako Sasaki actually was unable to fold the 1000 cranes needed to receive her wish. Before she died, she successfully folded 644 cranes. After her death, her class folded the remaining 356 cranes needed to make the 1000. A couple of years after, the memorial was erected.
yesenia castrosacermento california / Monday, 21st January 2008
i am sooooooooooooo sad dat sadako died and kenji 2!!!!!!!!!!! i wish dem peace up there !!!!! i wasnt even born wen she died well like wish the best 4 sadako kenji and her graqnma at least there all 2gether
yesenia castrosacermento california / Monday, 21st January 2008
her statue is beautiful
ArmandoNew Y ork / Monday, 21st January 2008
She was a very brave young lady and a symbol for all nations to learn from.
sierra marie mooreWilmington NC / Friday, 11th January 2008
this is so sad but she never lost hope and she is in a better place i had a few tears and it was sad kenji died to
willrehinesville, ga / Tuesday, 8th January 2008
u is looking pretty good . i do look at u and see sadness out of your heart.
Kaylamn / Friday, 4th January 2008
Sadako is a brave person from the Atomic Bomb disese the book is soo sad
carolinaAZ,PHX / Friday, 14th December 2007
I love this story it is one of the sadest books ever!And wherer Sadako is now I wish her luck!...well in heven...beacause I know she went up there...R.I.P
MelanieCaliforina / Thursday, 13th December 2007
I think the story about Sadako is so amazing! I love the story so much! I totally look up to her! It is sad that she died from leukemia. :(
NatashaRegina / Monday, 10th December 2007
I JUST finished ready Sadako and the thousand paper cranes,and I thought It was a sad story...and I think she was a brave girl too...and she died at 12...thats like my lil sister Niki dieing...but sad story...:'(
shakeyalas vegas / Thursday, 6th December 2007
she was a nice girl and i dont even know her its been some time since she died so thats really hard for people to see this picture especially if they are family members peace out
lilmamanevada / Thursday, 6th December 2007
she should of never died im sad that she died and i know it took her mom some time to live that is so sad well thats off my chest
willybrockville / Monday, 19th November 2007
i love this book
DARCIE LUVS TREYPALTKA FLORIDA / Thursday, 15th November 2007
I THINK SADAKI SASKI WAS A VERY NICE GIRL I DIDNT MEET HER BUT IM READING A STORY ABOUT HER AND SHE SOUNDS NICE.
tow materphiladelphia,pennsylvania / Sunday, 28th October 2007
I'm very sad about this unguilty girl Sadako Sasaki and she was 12 years ago her sickness cause her to death
KaniaupioLas Vegas, NV. / Wednesday, 17th October 2007
I was so captivated and moved by this story that I sat down in tears for this young and courageous girl, Sadako. It's always sad to think of all the innocent, beautiful children's lives that are lost when our world leaders don't see eye to eye. Maybe if all the children around the world read this story of Sadako, it might have a lasting impact on them. There just might be hope someday for a peacefull world when they become our world leaders. Could it be that simple?
Meliza CrandangOntario, Toronto / Tuesday, 16th October 2007
I am really sad about what happened to Sadako:( I thought the book was FANTASTIC though. I wish Sadako never died.NO one that I know has that much courage! R.I.P Sadako
Karinany,levittown / Saturday, 6th October 2007
i have read this book bout 11 or 10 times and i luv it but itz really sad though this iz one of my fav. books!!!
yvonnaportland,oregon / Thursday, 4th October 2007
I READ THIS BOOK WITH MY FRIENDS N WE ALL THOUGHT IT WAS A SAD STORY,WE ALSO FELT BAD FOR SADAKO,BECAUSE WE THOUGHT SHE WAS A BRAVE GRIL.........WE ALL LIKE THIS STORY..........
NickDelaware / Tuesday, 11th September 2007
I read Sadako and the thousand paper cranes for summer reading for school and thought it was sad
jazminelpaso tx / Monday, 20th August 2007
i read this story about u it was sad im sorry of wat happen i wish u were still alive im sorry i like the statue they mad of you its good ok, i think i talked too much bye
michelle pauline d. agdamagphilippines / Sunday, 5th August 2007
hello!wen i read about this young girl i felt sorry for her i just hope all of the people would remember her wishes that aren't granted.please always pray for sadako.
keyanimiami,florida / Saturday, 23rd June 2007
sadako was a very brave talanted young lady and died at a young age she shows you to live life up every day like it`s you`re last and don`t be selfish cause she shows you that every day might be your`e last that you see
JocelynChicago IL / Wednesday, 6th June 2007
i FELL SO SORRY ABOUT SADAKO I CAN FELL THE PAIN ABOUT HOW SHE DIED.i had the same dream that the world will have world peace. her wish was a super great. Because if we had peace and no war sadako would hve never died.
LauraNEW ZEALAND / Wednesday, 2nd May 2007
I think sadako sasaki is a very dedicated girl who did not want to give up so i wish her and her family the best of luck for the future!!!
chloeca. / Wednesday, 2nd May 2007
i feel bad for sadako but shes a very good girl
Kaylannew yourk / Tuesday, 1st May 2007
hi this iz Kaylan again i forgot to put my age im 13!
Kaylannew yourk / Tuesday, 1st May 2007
Sadako was a nice person i can see that because i read the book about 20 timez! im happy i read it.

Thankyou,Kaylan,Lawrence
Ravenillinios / Tuesday, 1st May 2007
Sadakowas a hero, in many ways im happyshe made those paper cranes she only got to 644 but that was okay she was a hero a real brilliant hero.
chelseaNew Zealand / Monday, 30th April 2007
sadako is a very insperational person and was a very brave young lady her book is very tuching
DanaTx / Friday, 6th April 2007
The information is NOT correct. Sadako made 644 paper cranes and died on October 25, 1955.
SamHoustan,Texas / Saturday, 31st March 2007
The Picture is nice. But the caption should have more about the hope and courage she had.
OliviaRolla , Missouri / Tuesday, 20th March 2007
You should put in a picture that shows the whole statue and then explian about the guy on the side of the staue was. thats what I'm searching up and I think that will be a great fact!
OliviaRolla Missouri / Tuesday, 20th March 2007
I think this picture is really inspiring because can you fold 1000 cranes even if someone helps you. thats a lot of cranes no matter what anybody else thinks. From Olivia see yal
bobyou / Tuesday, 13th March 2007
hello you r so sexy
Sam MartinYstalafera / Tuesday, 6th March 2007
we hav just read the book and it was very good.
shane williamssouth wales / Monday, 5th March 2007
sadako is a hero and i love her
bianca_chrissouth wales / Monday, 5th March 2007
helo sam and david i saw you in school today !! sadako is awsome
SAM MARTINYSTALAFERA / Monday, 5th March 2007
THE STORY WAS VERY GOOD AND ID READ IT EVRY DAY
SAM davidSouth wales / Monday, 5th March 2007
Sadako is brill !!!!!!!
liveyboston / Monday, 26th February 2007
i love this picture. i feel really bad about sadako dying .Mrs.saski, she is looking down on you right now dont be sad be happy.i hope u r living good!!!!!!!!
HuggulIL / Monday, 26th February 2007
I wish Sadako Sasaki, all the best and may she RIP till this day... we will keep placeing cranes at her monument , and fold a crane in memory of her.
cutieashfield / Sunday, 25th February 2007
sadako is my fave hero!!!!!!!!!! i wish for world peace too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lolly rulez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ashfield / Friday, 16th February 2007
i love sadako!!!!!!!!!!!!! i feel bad that she had leukaemia and wish she was here to see this. SADAKO RULEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melinda Luo RocksAshfield / Thursday, 15th February 2007
COOL MAN SO COOL > LOVE IT!!!!!!
alessiatoronto / Thursday, 1st February 2007
I think that this is a beautiful story. I just wish sadako was here to see how the world has changed. I apologize on behalf of the americans for all of the live that they have destroyed. R.I.P. Sadako Sakasi
Rebecca TownsendHAWAII / Saturday, 27th January 2007
I love sadako.she was the best.I wonder how it felt to have the poison on me.
Hanna MontanaCalifornia / Tuesday, 23rd January 2007
Sadako is really our hero!!
Megan SabrinaMICHIGAN / Tuesday, 23rd January 2007
I love the book Sadako and the thousand paper cranes! I really want to meet Sadako back then but, I wasn't born back then.(I wish I could...)
Boyd Elem. 5th gradersAllen, TX / Tuesday, 23rd January 2007
This book was very special to all of us. It taught us that we can always show our emotions when reading. More people should read this book! It reminded us of people in our lives that have been sick, died or suffered. We learned how the Atom Bomb that was dropped on Japan caused leukemia.
Garret-------------- / Tuesday, 16th January 2007
i love it so much i think it is very special because people who cared about her took as much time as possible to build this for a loved one it is very moving and it makes me feel very good. ever since i saw pictures of the monument i wanted to go there and this is the first picture that accually lets you see it very clearly i voted it fantastic!
Sha RaunSea-town / Tuesday, 9th January 2007
This was one of the best stories I have read in my life!!!
Katie Bowen Loves You Sadako Sasaki!Lake City,FL / Tuesday, 26th December 2006
THIS IS MY CRY! THIS IS MY PRAYER! PEACE IN THE WORLD!
RachaelDetroit Michigan / Monday, 25th December 2006
I read a book called Sadako and the thousand paper craanes and did a project on Sadako and it was a really sad story.
Jalen Reedwilliston, elko sc. / Thursday, 7th December 2006
The statue looks great, my school did a play on, THE THOUSAND CRANE. It was fantastic.
MELIDA GONZALEZbronx / Saturday, 25th November 2006
THIS PICTURE IS PREATTY
MelidaBronx / Saturday, 25th November 2006
my name is melida,my comments about this picture is very significants because this picture is related about what happenead in hiroshima. Also this picture represent peace of the world.
*ALESIA*Williston,SC / Friday, 10th November 2006
We are doing a play about Sadako and her story.
The picture is beautiful
madeleine.ensw / Thursday, 9th November 2006
sadako was a great story and for all you sick people out there who were not affected by here story than shame on you!!!!!1
EmillieNew Mexico / Wednesday, 8th November 2006
Sorry,but Sadako die on November 7.
Josephine lettermanAustralia / Saturday, 21st October 2006
I am sry to give a harsh comment but sadako's story is very inspirational and you shouldn't batter how she had so much hope for her life.
When everything seemed to be falling apart for her she was able to make it a good thing. So i hope you grow up and stop being such a 12 year old on something so sensitive. It must've been hard for her to know she would probably die early with a disease she couldn't control. My opinion is that you are rude and inconsiderate of what she tried to accomplish in her death bed.
Pheonix WilsonS.A/ Australia / Sunday, 8th October 2006
Who cares how many cranes she folded if it was only 644 cranes then too bad for her, if she folded over 1000 then the legend obliviosly didn't work and again too bad for her. besides i'm only interested in chinese war in about 200 A.D not reacent World wars... and FYI i'm only 12 also.
KathrynAustralia / Sunday, 8th October 2006
Btw: It makes me more sad because my Grandfather (who is still alive in his 80's) was in the 2nd world war and was captured by the Japanese but set free l8er.
KathrynAustralia / Sunday, 8th October 2006
I am only 12 myself and I had to learn about Sadako and the thousond paper cranes for my Japanese leason at school, but thinking about it alwaysmakes me think expesially because my age is the same as Sadako's when she died & because my grandmother has leukemia at the moment. :(
mainemanila, philippines / Sunday, 1st October 2006
actually, i read sadako's story when i was in grade 3 or 4 (im in 2nd yr. now)i love her story so im here researching her autobiography. hehe. anyways, it encourages me to be strong everytime i read it. love it.godbless you all.
VictoriaNew zealand / Monday, 11th September 2006
I like paper cranes.When ever I see them i think of sadako.
LexiNew Zealand / Monday, 11th September 2006
I have been to Japan twice and have dedicated my cranes to Sadako in Hiroshima. We are now basing our school production on Sadako and her fight for peace.
DominiqueColorado / Thursday, 10th August 2006
I once did a play about her story and ever since I have always did research and I really love the picture of Sadako and I to make paper cranes every now and then
Laura LayfieldHong Kong / Wednesday, 5th July 2006
Hello readers, yes it's me again, I am now starting to make a thousand paper cranes by myself cause I remember Sadaco Sasaki and I was thinking to help her since she is in Heaven and I still remember her name and her face, I will never forget about her story forever!

Laura Layfield =]
Leeza S.San Francisco, California / Thursday, 4th May 2006
I did more research. The jazz fusion band Hiroshima did a song called, "Thousand Cranes." It was a tribute to Sadako Sasaki, as well as the band's namesake city. I heard the song at least a hundred times. It's really peaceful.
Honey BhabeHawaii / Tuesday, 2nd May 2006
unfortunately she only folded 644 paper cranes.. and she was going to use it to improve her health at first but then when the bombing was in progress.. she just wished for world peace.. bye for now..
AmdrewAustralia / Sunday, 30th April 2006
I love the book... when I was in grade four I had to read the last page since my teacher was crying... people also say that she folded 1300... but... she died... she would be 60 now. Now I think Sadako still lives in every person who reads the book... I read the book about 5 times...
Laura LayfieldHong Kong / Friday, 28th April 2006
Hi yes it's me again today it's a bad news because today my teacher (Mr.Atkinson)is going to throw away the paper crans because he said there are too much paper cranes hanging from the roof and people are always fusing around with them and they might make an axident so I think my class wont make a thousand papercrans at all and I am really sorry but from now on I think I will make the thousand paper cranes at home if i have that much money to bye any paper.

If I dont have that much strenght to do them all then I am going to teach my sister how to make the paper crans and once she knows how to do it the she could help me too make a thousand paper crans.

So once again thanks for reading my letter and Bye Bye for NOW!
bobNorth Dakota / Wednesday, 26th April 2006
ret6arted anm im"p; Mommy6 said i stupid and she mlove sadaco. reed story me evry day. o bob again that was my retarded brother Jeffy Domer. he wants to dominate the world. But love Sadako....................


BBBBBBBBYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I jeffry.
BobNorth Dakota / Wednesday, 26th April 2006
i precious story.I reminded me of my grandmama because she was Japenese and died in WWII. I no speak good english so sorry if you think I stupid. i full african.
Trisha DashiTonga / Wednesday, 26th April 2006
I am inspired by sadako. Every day I look for pictures and more of her.
Laura LayfieldHong Kong / Friday, 31st March 2006
Hello again.In my school my whole class nearly made a thousand paper cranes, when we finished making a thousand paper cranes we will hang it on top of our heads and remind ourself of Sadako Sasaki.
If I go to hospital I will also make a thousand paper cranes like Sadako said in the story book I found in the library.
p.s. My family says that it would be a great idea if I make a sketch of her and hang it behind my bedroom door.

Thank you for reading my comments of Sadako Sasaki because I really want people to read it and enjoy it.

I hope I will come here againe BYE BYE FOR NOW EVERYONE THANKS FOR READING!
LukayBabalon / Monday, 27th March 2006
Ish great
Laura LayfieldHong Kong / Saturday, 25th March 2006
The first time I heard her story I was very upset, if I didn't know about her (sadako sasaki)then I would'n be able to make any papercranes for her.
I wish that she would never die from the past, I wish she finally makes her fortune of a thousand paper cranes.
p.s. I will never forget the story about sadako sasaki if she was still alive I could see her lovely face again.
andy alvarezel monte califonia / Sunday, 12th March 2006
i can't believe she died she was young and had a long life to go sahe was a good and loving person and will always be remembered.sadako sasaki
Navi KaurLos Angeles,California / Saturday, 25th February 2006
When I read this book, it made me feel very sad because Sadako died when she was only 12 years old. Sadako had a short life to expirence it.
Steona OvertonSedalia MO / Sunday, 27th November 2005
I love thia book everytime I get a chance to read it it makes me cry.I can't belive she died at such a young age even though im only ten years old that makes me be careful every day
Brittany F.Missouri, Us / Thursday, 17th November 2005
Oh i thought this was a great story. I really like the statue now me and my friends are going to fold 1,000 paper cranes.
Gigi (again)same location that i put on before / Monday, 7th November 2005
what Jpete and the other said was true, Sadako did only managed to fold 644 cranes beofre dying
Gigi Wong >.<British Columbia, Canada / Monday, 7th November 2005
i love this story about Sadako!!! i am actually doing a project on her... i read the story a thousand cranes that talk about her. when i found out that she died.. i was really sad and i actually cried!!!! anywho... nice picture! i will print it our for my project that i am doing about Sadako. there are a lot of facts about her in Google... thnx for the pic!!!!
Gabby AlvarezCalifornia / Monday, 31st October 2005
Sadako was the strongest for her family she helped her mom in every sense of the word
JessMelbourne Australia / Sunday, 30th October 2005
Sadako's story is a truly amazing story of pure courage and the strength of the human spirit.
jeanne seskycosta mesa / Tuesday, 12th July 2005
just having finished the picture book, "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes," this picture has all the more meaning. what a touching story, a truly courageous spirit.
zelaalemeritrea asmara / Saturday, 21st May 2005
oh you know i hardly can write the photo is very interesting it realy is a memorial if i get a chance i would like to see it
Vicki MoungkhounkhCalifornia / Thursday, 12th May 2005
This picture is great. It is up close and you could really see the details, it is cool that they have a statue of Sadako Sasaki. It is great that it is a symbol of peace and family to me....It just makes you want to join in with the community and help bring peace.
DusanBelgrade / Monday, 9th May 2005
One of the saddest stories I've ever heard. People of Nagasaki & Hiroshima didn't deserve that horrible atrocity which Americans comitted. One day the Americans will suffer the same consequences and before the all mighty God will be treated equally.
AmandaTN / Sunday, 13th March 2005
Jpete is right.She did not finish folding before her death.She managed to fold her last one the night before the morning she closed her eyes and never woke up.The other 356 was folded by her classmates so she could be buried with a thousand.I really LOVE the monument and the song they made for her.I sing it everyday at least 50 times.
vanessa dignuskentucky / Thursday, 3rd March 2005
i read and saw the play on sadako sasakiand to all of her family i am very sorry about that and i thought she had an amazing life untile that happend and if it makes you happy i will send you a letteri know you live in heroshema but where at in that town and you cam write me back and we can talk about your feelings but i thought she was a good person from ehat i read and her best friend chizuko was a good friend to and kenji to but he died what about her brother and sister but it was good look me up
Nicki ThompsonSydney Australia / Thursday, 20th May 2004
Everytime I read the story of Sadako I always seem to fall apart because it is a very moving storing. I will keep on reading and crying.
It is a shame that awful things happen in today's society.
Jody HockeySomerset/ England / Thursday, 13th May 2004
I think its was a good idea to make this statue for Sadako all the other children who suffered from Atomic Bomb radation.
JaredUSA, Oregon / Saturday, 27th March 2004
very nice! i will go see this memorial in a few month. o can't wait! such a nice photo!
Destiny,Mallory,and Japhen ParrieThursday, 26th February 2004
we loved this wonder-ful picture!
jpeteTuesday, 9th December 2003
sadako never finished folding before her death on october 25, 1955. she only managed to fold 644 cranes. her classmates completed the remaining 356 so she could be buried with them.
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