A World War II veteran in New Zealand wanted to show his support for the Muslim community at the rally against racism in Auckland and was willing to do what it took to get there - even if it meant riding multiple buses.John Sato was one of only two Japanese servicemen fighting in the New Zealand army in WWII and he says after hearing the news about the mass shooting in Christchurch, thinking about the suffering kept him up at night.
The 95-year-old veteran heard about the vigils and memorial events happening around the country and wanted to check out a mosque not far from his home. From there, he decided to go into the city center and in the end, he rode four buses to get there, getting some help from people and police along the way. The image of Sato being supported by a man and a police officer is a touching moment, capturing the spirit of the rally.
"I think it's such a tragedy, and yet it has the other side,” Sato explains. “It has brought people together, no matter what their race or anything. People suddenly realised we're all one. We care for each other."
Source:RNZ