ANNOUNCE Professor Shimada (Japan) passed away (SD6630)

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>From Qifan Wang
President of China Chapter
President of System Dynamics Society, 2007

I am profoundly sorry to learn that Professor Toshiro Shimada, a professor
emeritus at Meiji University and a founder of the Japan Chapter, passed
away on 31st March.

The System Dynamics Society, China Chapter and I send our heartfelt
condolences.

This is a great loss, not only for his family, but also for all members of
the System Dynamics Society, especially those from Asia like me. He
dedicated his life to the development of system dynamics and the
friendship of people from different countries.

I remember our last two meetings clearly. In Japan in 1995, he hosted the
13th International Conference in Tokyo. Following the conference, we had
discussions about jointly organizing another new system dynamics
conference in Asia. Then, for the 2005 Shanghai MS-SD Conference, I
invited him (at the age of 89) as a senior advisor to attend the
conference. He gave a thoughtful and warm greeting at the opening
ceremony.

My deepest sympathy is sent.
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posting date  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:04:46 -0400 (EDT)