This is the memorial fund for Nathaniel Takatsuno. "Koden" is a traditional Japanese offering of funds for the surviving family of the deceased. It is historically done in person at the funeral services. We have created this site so people near and far may offer Koden to the Takatsuno Family.

Nate will be remembered as a wonderful young man who touched many people's lives during his all-too-brief time with us. He had many passions -- backpacking, climbing, carpentry, social justice, scientific exploration. . . Nate was funny, sociable, loving, and full of intellectual curiosity. He had already come so far in his life -- those of us who knew him could hardly wait to see how far he would go. Nate was so loved . . . He will be fiercely missed.