Happy Sunday

Love and friendship knows no boundaries..

Hachiko

In 1924 a proffesor in agriculture took Hachiko as a pet. 

Hachiko, was a golden brown Akita dog.

During his owners life Hachiko greeted him at the end of the day at the nearby train station.

The two continued this daily routine till May 1925.

One day at work, proffesor Ueno suffered  from cerebral haemorrhage, and died, 

never returning to the train station where Hachico was waiting. 

For the next nine years Hachico waited every day for his beloved owner return. 

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At first the attendants tried to scare, and to get Hachico out of the station for a long time, 

but many daily users of the station had seen the proffesor and Hachico together,

so soon enough left let the poor dog alone. 

 In October 1932 an article was published about Hachiko, 

from that day people started bringing treats to the poor dog.

 This continued for nine years, every day!!

And every day precisely at the due time that the train was suppose to come!! 

Hachico caught the nations attention, and he was used as an example of loyalty.

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In March 8th 1934 Hachico died ...waiting for his owners return...

A metal statue was erected in the station as a memorial for Hachiko's loyalty.

Every year Hachico's devotion is honoured with a solemn ceremonty at the Tokyo Shibuya  rail-road station.   

Let Hachico be an example for all of us.

Happy Sunday wherever you are :)