IT is said, that the, ''Christian way is to forgive''. Although this sentiment is well-meaning, just because it is well-meaning doesn't make it right.
Sometimes, you have to be a realist and when it comes to the conduct of the Japanese during World War II, I am facing facts.
I shall never forgive the Japanese for their totally barbaric treatment of service personnel like myself, during the Pacific War (1941-45), both on the battlefield and in the prisoner of war camps.
After all, they should have realised that just as they were fighting for their emperor, we were also only doing our duty for our country, the United Kingdom of Britain.
Our British Government would be making a fine gesture if it invited all surviving ex-personnel, who served their country in ''The Battle of Hong Kong 1941'', to attend the final ex-PoW Reunion in Hong Kong, to be held in August next year; 1995, will mark the 50th anniversary of The Pacific War. We should not forget.
I would like to ask the British Government to intervene on our behalf, and make this timely request to the UK Government.