Sacred memorial ceremony for heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives in Gac Ma

Quang An - Tien Dong (Sent to Truong Sa) DNUM_ACZABZCACD 16:30

(Baonghean.vn) - Lieutenant Colonel Pham Van Tho - Deputy Political Commissar of the Brigade, along with reporters, officers, sailors of ship 490, and the working delegation of Brigade 146, Naval Region 4, were present at the waters of Gac Ma, Co Lin, and Len Dao in the Truong Sa archipelago to commemorate the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives at the Gac Ma incident.

This is the sea area where 34 years ago (March 14, 1988), foreign ships brazenly and unexpectedly launched a military attack, sinking and burning 3 transport ships and occupying a number of our country's reefs. The officers and soldiers of the Vietnamese People's Navy fought to their last breath and heroically sacrificed themselves to protect the integrity of our country.sovereignty over sea and islandsbeloved of the Fatherland.

Navy officers and soldiers prepare for the Memorial Ceremony. Photo: Quang An

Reporters prepare chrysanthemums and arrange paper cranes to release into the sea to commemorate the heroic martyrs. Photo: Tien Dong

On December 31, 2022, in a sacred and emotional moment, with utmost respect and sorrow, the delegation respectfully bowed before the souls of the heroic martyrs. We would like to express our respect, sympathy and deep gratitude to the relatives of these heroes - the outstanding sons of the heroic Vietnamese nation, who devoted their entire lives to the beloved Fatherland.

Offerings and flowers released into the East Sea are a ritual of gratitude to the heroes and martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the Truong Sa archipelago. Photo: Quang An

The delegation held a memorial service. Photo: Tien Dong

The entire working group vows to continue forever, worthy of the faith and ideals of the previous generation. Determined to devote all our efforts to the cause of building and firmly protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland. Worthy of the trust and love of the Party, State and people, worthy of the merits and noble sacrifices of the heroic martyrs.

Reporters of Nghe An Newspaper and the working delegation held a memorial service for the heroic martyrs. Photo: Quang An

Burning incense to commemorate heroic martyrs. Photo: Tien Dong

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