Peace Park in Seattle is a place where people go to find solace and peace. It has been home to a statue of Sadako Sasaki since 1990. Sadako was a young girl who tragically passed away from cancer, believed to be caused by the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.
When Avery Lockett visited the park on Friday, he was devastated to find that the statue had been stolen, leaving only the severed feet behind. The community was outraged by this act, suspecting that the thief saw the bronze statue as a valuable item to sell.
The Seattle Police Department has launched an investigation into the theft, but many questions remain unanswered. It is unclear when the statue was taken, how it was removed, or how much it weighed.
The statue, standing just over five feet tall, depicted Sadako holding an origami crane, symbolizing her wish for health and peace. Sadako was known for folding paper cranes during her battle with leukemia, hoping for recovery.
The disappearance of the statue has left a void in the hearts of those who frequented the park to pay homage to Sadako and reflect on the devastating effects of war. The community is coming together to express their outrage and demand justice for the stolen statue.
As we await further updates on the investigation, let us remember the message of peace and hope that Sadako Sasaki symbolized. May her memory live on, even in the absence of her physical representation in Peace Park.
