Nintendo have shared how they have been truly humbled this week by the outpouring of support and memories being shared, after news broke that the late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata had passed away.
The company have shared that more than 4,100 people paid their respects over the two days of funeral services for Iwata-san, held in accordance with Japanese tradition.
Our thoughts continue to be with Iwata-san’s family, friends and colleagues at Nintendo at such a difficult time. Rest in peace, Iwata-san.
.@Nintendo Thank you so much for honoring our late President Satoru Iwata with your kind condolences. Also, we'd like to express our…
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) July 17, 2015
.@Nintendo …heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came to the wake or funeral in spite of bad weather and busy schedules.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) July 17, 2015
.@Nintendo For all of your kindness, we humbly offer our thanks. (Nintendo Co., Ltd.)
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) July 17, 2015
Thank you everyone for the amazing support this week. Reading all your memories of Mr Iwata has been truly humbling during this tough time.
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) July 17, 2015
Mr Iwata will be dearly missed by all of us but we will strive to build upon the amazing legacy he leaves behind.
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) July 17, 2015
Please understand that you are the best fans in the world. pic.twitter.com/YAi6YvcNMQ
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) July 17, 2015
This week has been truly difficult in the world of Nintendo. The outpouring of support and the sharing of memories has been truly humbling.
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) July 17, 2015
Your support has helped us tremendously during a difficult time We thank you all for being the best fans in the world pic.twitter.com/mY8HSPKAT7
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) July 17, 2015
The outpouring of support & the sharing of your memories of Mr. Iwata has been truly humbling during a difficult time pic.twitter.com/U2aJJhIzlb
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 14, 2015
Mr. Iwata leaves behind an amazing legacy & we will spend every day trying to honor him and what he created. Thanks for being the best fans.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 14, 2015
