"Monument to the completion, I will come to Zhoushan" Zhejiang Daily connected "Lisbon Maru" last survivor Moli, the female Pini

Zhejiang News Client reporter You Chang Huang Ninglu

Reporter: What did you write in the letter to President Xi and why did you think of writing such a letter?

Mrs. Pooh: My dad died on January 3, 2021. His wish was to make a monument to be built in Zhoushan to commemorate the history of this period, and to commemorate these brave fishermen. They saved those soldiers. Leaders can know these heroic pasts.

Reporter: What do you feel like seeing President Xi's reply?

Mrs. Pooh: I am honored to receive a reply. I am surprised that Chinese leaders can give me a letter to me.

Reporter: Does your descendants know that Lisbamaru's shipwreck is incident? Have children have been to China, do you have this idea?

Mrs. Pooh: They all know. No, none of my family has been here now. My dad has been to Hong Kong, China several times in his lifetime, and went to see some incident -related people. Among them, there should be some fishermen. They were very old and should have died.

Reporter: What commemorative activities have you participated in? Do you contact other descendants of survivors?

Mrs. Pooh: I did not contact. I participated in a commemorative event in the UK. I went with my family. I know that Zhoushan also had such a commemorative event. On October 2, 2021, my father had died at the time. Essence

Reporter: When did your father die, is there any unprecedented wish?

Mrs. Pooh: He died on my birthday, on January 3, 2021. He said that there is no special wish. His main hope is that this monument will be built. If you have a chance, I can take a look with my family, although it will be more troublesome.

Reporter: What do you want people to do to commemorate Lisban Maru's shipwreck?

Mrs. Pooh: I hope this matter can make more people know. My father has been reluctant to mention this memory for many years. It was not until a few years ago that he started telling me about World War II and something that happened. Finally, he told me about Lisbon. In the Maru incident, he received the book, which was translated from Chinese into English "Lisbon Pill Incident". My dad also gave me a copy of it. I was scared by the content of the book. In the case, they were captured during the battle. They fell into the water when they wanted to escape. Japanese soldiers fired at them. They could only dive into the sea to the sea. I really don't know how nightmare they experienced, they would As I said, they just met Chinese fishermen to save them. My father always said, "If it wasn't for these Chinese fishermen, he would definitely not survive." Family members, his life was given by Chinese fishermen.

Reporter: When will you come to Zhoushan?

Mrs. Pooh: I hope to come over after they establish a monument. This will make this matter commemorate. I also hope to see those Chinese fishermen, shake hands with them, and thank them. They save those soldiers' lives. I I believe they have saved about 395 soldiers from the sea (according to Chinese historical records, a total of 384 prisoners were saved by local fishermen).

Reporter: Do you have a plan? Come here this year or next year?

Mrs. Pooh: This depends on when they set up that monument, I believe it should be completed soon. I also hope that all Chinese fishermen can see the completion of monuments.

Reporter: So when the monument is completed, you will come to Zhoushan?

Mrs. Pooh: Yes, I will be 73 years old, I hope I can live a few more years.

Reporter: Your great -grandson Luna's birthday (September 1) is coming soon. Does the Hanfu sent by Ms. Wu Xiangzhen have received it?

Mrs. Pooh: Yes, I received it, but the size is not suitable for Luna, she is too young. When she grows up, I think she can put on those clothes.

Reporter: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Ambassador -level diplomatic relations between China and Britain. What do you want to say?

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