Veterans revisit historic battlefields, renew commitment to the nation
A Ho Chi Minh City delegation of outstanding people with meritorious service visited historic sites in northern Vietnam from August 20 to August 24, paying tribute to fallen heroes and reflecting on the responsibility to honor their sacrifices.
A delegation of outstanding individuals from Ho Chi Minh City paid tribute to fallen heroes and reflected on their responsibilities in honoring their sacrifices during a visit to historic sites in northern Vietnam from August 20 to August 24. The Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee organized the program to celebrate the city's meritorious service providers in 2026.
The delegation, led by Pham Van Tuyen, visited various sites, including the A1 National Martyrs' Cemetery, Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum, De Castries' command bunker, and the Son La Prison Historical Site.
Former soldiers, wounded soldiers, and sick soldiers had the chance to revisit places associated with the victories and sacrifices of previous generations. Pham Hong Te, a wounded soldier from Phu Loi Ward, felt deep emotion and pride as he witnessed Dien Bien Phu for the first time, understanding the immense sacrifices made for independence and freedom.
Nguyen Thi Hong, a wounded soldier from Dong Hoa Ward, was moved to offer incense at the A1 National Martyrs' Cemetery, acknowledging her own hardships and the unknown identities of many graves.
Tran Hung Dung, a Class 2/3 wounded soldier, expressed gratitude for being alive to participate in the journey. Deputy Director Pham Van Tuyen emphasized that Ho Chi Minh City manages 385,000 records of people with meritorious service and their relatives, providing care and support to living Heroic Mothers, wounded soldiers, martyrs, and their families. The city's "Gratitude" movement has been strengthened through various initiatives, including the Gratitude Fund, houses of gratitude, and care for families of martyrs.
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha commended Ho Chi Minh City's policies supporting this group, noting that the city has implemented central government policies and introduced various forms of support for disadvantaged people with meritorious service and their relatives, seriously wounded soldiers, and outstanding individuals taking part in commemorative, convalescence, and homecoming programs.
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