First Secretary of the Central Youth Union offers incense at Truong Bon Relic Site

On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2018), on the afternoon of July 20, delegates participating in the "Glorious Imprints" journey organized by the Central Secretariat of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union held an incense and flower offering ceremony at Truong Bon National Historical Relic Site.

Attending the event were comrade Le Quoc Phong - Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, First Secretary of the Central Executive Committee of the Youth Union; comrades Standing Secretaries of the Central Executive Committee of the Youth Union; Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, delegates from provincial and municipal Youth Unions and units under the Central Youth Union participating in the journey.

First Secretary of the Central Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Le Quoc Phong offers flowers at the graves of Truong Bon Youth Volunteer Heroes and Martyrs. Photo: Thanh Le

The delegation of "Glorious Marks" came to offer flowers and incense to commemorate, express their respect, admiration and deep gratitude to the heroes and martyrs at Truong Bon National Historical Site, My Son Commune, Do Luong District.

Truong Bon historical relic, a place that has become a legend, a heroic and indomitable testament to the heroic feats and sacrifices of our army and people in the resistance war against the US to save the country.

During the fierce war years, the legendary Truong Bon route was the place connecting our traffic arteries, providing human and material support from the great rear in the North to the great front line in the South.

Delegation commemorates Truong Bon martyrs. Photo: Thanh Le

Leaders of the Central Youth Union burn incense to commemorate heroic martyrs. Photo: Thanh Le

The war has gone, life has been revived right on the old coordinates of fire, Truong Bon Historical Site today is still a historical symbol of the Vietnam Youth Volunteers. The lives and careers of you guys are forever shining examples for today's young generations to learn and follow.

The "Glorious Marks" tour group listens to a presentation about Truong Bon Historical Site. Photo: Thanh Le

At the memorial ceremony, with the responsibility and morality of "When drinking water, remember its source", the delegates expressed their wish to always unite - compete in creative labor, determined to strive to build the Youth Union - Association - Team organization increasingly stronger, contributing to the cause of building and protecting the homeland, a rich and strong country, worthy of the tradition of the heroic Youth Volunteer Force.

First Secretary of the Central Youth Union Le Quoc Phong visited and presented gifts to former youth volunteers in difficult circumstances. Photo: Thanh Le

On this occasion, the "Glorious Imprints" Journey presented 10 gifts, each worth 1 million VND, to 10 former youth volunteers in difficult circumstances in Thanh Chuong and Nam Dan districts.

Hanoi Youth Union presented "Red Scarf House" worth 50 million VND. Photo: Thanh Le.

Hanoi Youth Union also donated a "Red Scarf House" worth 50 million VND through Nghe An Provincial Youth Union to poor children in difficult circumstances.