Here’s a paragraph from this article:
“Of all my experiences, however, few have made as profound an impression on my life as my involvement in Montana’s “sister state” relationship with the prefecture of Kumamoto, Japan. I first visited in 1990 and was hooked immediately. Never before had I come home from a far away place and felt such a compelling desire to return. To my delight, I did return to Kumamoto — again and again — and made friendships that rank among the most important of my life.”
I’ve enjoyed hearing Mr. Marquand’s voice narrating documentaries and news programs about about Kumamoto that aired in Montana and that I was later able view on VHS tape or DVD. In his article, Mr. Marquand expresses his gratitude to the people of Montana and Kumamoto. I think I’m one of many, many people on both sides of the Pacific who would like to thank him in return.
– Kirk
