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Close-up of the relics of a martyr from Nghe An who was recently returned by an American veteran

Dinh Tuan • May 1, 2025 10:29

Priceless souvenirs contained in a box including: martyr Kha Van Viet's identity card, youth union activity introduction letter, award notice, stamps... were given to the martyr's family in the program "Forever the Triumphant Song" held on the evening of April 27 on VTV.

image2025-04-2813-06-13-17458207429931527256056-1745822565955-17458225660611799537113-1745832102627-17458321029391633413867.png — On the evening of April 27, the national television program "Forever Triumphant" took place solemnly, connecting 3 historical locations: Hanoi, Quang Tri and Ho Chi Minh City. One of the emotional moments in the program was the meeting between Mr. Adolph Novello - a veteran of the US Marine Corps, and the family of martyr Kha Van Viet in Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh could not hold back their tears when witnessing the relics of martyr Kha Van Viet being returned to his family.

Martyr Kha Van Viet was born and raised in a Thai ethnic family in Pa Ty village, Yen Tinh commune, Tuong Duong district. At the age of 17, he joined the army because of his good health and agility. In 1967, in a fierce battle at Khe Sanh, martyr Kha Van Viet sacrificed his life at the age of 20. The martyr did not leave his family any mementos. In the photo is the house where martyr Kha Van Viet is worshiped. Photo: Dinh Tuan

As has become customary on April 30, July 27, September 2 or holidays, the Party Committee, government and people inside and outside the village often come to offer incense to martyr Kha Van Viet. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Hearing that the family of martyr Kha Van Viet had brought the martyr's relics back for safekeeping, in recent days many people have come to visit, chat and want to see with their own eyes the priceless relics of the outstanding son of the homeland who heroically sacrificed to protect the Fatherland. In the photo, Mrs. Kha Thi Loan, the biological sister of martyr Kha Van Viet, opened the box containing many relics of the martyr. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Inside the box are priceless souvenirs: martyr Kha Van Viet's identity card, a letter of introduction for group activities, a notice of commendation, an injury certificate, a stamp... In the photo are the front and back of martyr Kha Van Viet's identity card. Photo: Dinh Tuan

The only photo of martyr Kha Van Viet is a keepsake that the family has never seen. Mrs. Kha Thi Loan, in Pa Ty village, Yen Tinh commune, Tuong Duong (martyr Kha Van Viet's biological sister) said; "Over the years, I still remember clearly the figure, face and actions of my younger brother, but almost no one in the family knows. Having this photo will help the children in the family know the face and have a clearer picture of their uncle. My family is very grateful to the American veteran for returning these valuable keepsakes." Photo: Dinh Tuan

Introduction letter of martyr Kha Van Viet's group activities. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Certificate of commendation. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Certificate of injury and Death Certificate of martyr Kha Van Viet. Photo: Dinh Tuan

The relics left by martyr Kha Van Viet are like sacred pieces, connecting the past and the present. Hopefully, these relics will reveal valuable information to help families, localities, and units find the martyr's grave. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Preserving and cherishing these relics is also preserving historical memories, contributing to educating the next generation to appreciate more the value of today's peaceful life. Photo: Dinh Tuan

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