Awarding ceremony for 5 Vietnamese Heroic Mothers

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of January 30, Cua Lo Town solemnly held a ceremony to award State honorary titles to 5 heroic Vietnamese mothers.

The five heroic Vietnamese mothers of Cua Lo town who were awarded by the President this time include: mother Nguyen Thi Que in Nghi Huong ward; mother Truong Thi Kinh in Nghi Hai ward; mother Pham Thi Thanh, mother Nguyen Thi Hoa in Nghi Tan ward and mother Nguyen Thi Duong in Nghi Hoa ward.

Overview of the ceremony

It is known that during the two resistance wars against France and the US, over 5,000 Cua Lo children joined the army, 435 people joined the youth volunteer force, 650 frontline workers and dozens of veteran revolutionary cadres. Among those outstanding children, 831 children heroically sacrificed on the battlefields, 800 wounded soldiers, 180 sick soldiers and over 200 soldiers and their relatives were exposed to toxic chemicals.

In recognition and gratitude for the silent and noble dedication and sacrifice of mothers whose children sacrificed for the Fatherland, in recent years, Cua Lo town has had 16 mothers awarded or posthumously awarded the honorary title of “Heroic Vietnamese Mother”. Currently, the town is also submitting documents to consider awarding the title to 33 mothers.

Mr. Truong Nhu Hung - Nghi Hai Ward, representative of relatives of VNAH mothers, spoke.

Mr. Nguyen Nam Dinh - Provincial Party Committee member - Secretary of Cua Lo Town Party Committee pinned badges on heroic Vietnamese mothers.

Town leaders present flowers and gifts to heroic Vietnamese mothers

The ceremony of awarding the State honorary title to 5 heroic Vietnamese mothers of Cua Lo town once again shows the honor and recognition of the Party, State and people for the sacrifices, losses and great contributions of mothers to the peaceful and independent country today.

Huu Luong