Nghe An province held a meeting with exemplary Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, severely wounded soldiers, veterans, and former volunteer youth.

Attending the meeting was Lieutenant General Be Xuan Truong, Chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Association.

The leaders of Nghe An province included: Nguyen Duc Trung - Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Le Hong Vinh - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; and Nguyen Nam Dinh - Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council.

Also attending the meeting were Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, generals, severely wounded soldiers, veterans, and exemplary former youth volunteers from the resistance war against the US to save the country; and leaders of departments, boards, and agencies.

The nation will forever remember his contributions, and the people will forever be grateful and remember him.

In his opening remarks, Major General Nguyen Sy Hoi, Chairman of the Provincial Veterans Association, stated that, looking back at the long history of our nation's struggle against foreign invaders, Nghe An is a land of outstanding people and rich history, culture, and a tradition of patriotism and revolution.

During the wars of national liberation, defense of the Fatherland, and international missions, Nghe An served as both a frontline and a rear area, concentrating human and material resources to support the battlefields.

Nghe An province mobilized over 600,000 people to join the army; over 43,000 volunteer youth; and over 150,000 people to participate in frontline civilian labor and guerrilla militia.

After the war, the country had 1,146,250 martyrs, of which more than 200,000 have not had their remains found, and nearly 300,000 have not been identified. This is a great concern and a sacred political task for the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army.

During the war against the US to save the country, Nghe An province alone had nearly 20,000 people directly participating in combat and supporting combat on fierce battlefields, and more than 10,000 people were present in the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign.

After the war ended, Nghe An province had over 45,000 people recognized as martyrs; over 56,000 wounded and sick soldiers; and 20,000 people who participated in the resistance and had children affected by Agent Orange.

930 revolutionary cadres were captured and imprisoned by the enemy; 2,825 mothers were awarded and posthumously awarded the State honorary title "Heroic Vietnamese Mother," of which only 30 are still living in the province.

The sacrifices made by the soldiers for the country and the people, and the endurance of the mothers, wives, families, and loved ones in the face of such loss, are immeasurably noble. The nation will forever remember their contributions, and the people will be eternally grateful and remember them.

A strong source of spiritual support for the people.

Speaking at the meeting, Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Duc Trung extended his respectful and proud greetings and best wishes for good health to the leaders, delegates, Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, generals, wounded soldiers, veterans, and exemplary former youth volunteers.

Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Duc Trung also extended his heartfelt greetings and profound gratitude to the Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, wounded and sick soldiers, veterans, former youth volunteers, and families of martyrs throughout the province.

"Behind those numbers lie countless irreplaceable sorrows and losses suffered by mothers who have lost their children, young wives who have lost their husbands, and families who have lost loved ones," affirmed Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Duc Trung.

Half a century has passed since the war ended, but to this day, many families have yet to find the remains of their fallen soldiers; many wounded and sick soldiers still suffer from excruciating pain when the weather changes, and many young people are left with the heartbreaking effects of Agent Orange.

"These enduring sorrows and losses cannot be quantified in any report or statistical data," the Provincial Party Secretary affirmed, adding that through this, we understand even more deeply, appreciate more, and need to preserve and promote the value of independence and freedom even more. Present and future generations will forever remember and be profoundly grateful for all those noble and silent sacrifices.

Having just emerged from the flames of war, many wounded and disabled soldiers, and relatives of martyrs, have strived to overcome their injuries and losses, actively participating in socio-economic development, building and protecting the Party and government at all levels, and actively educating the younger generation about patriotic and revolutionary traditions.

The noble qualities of the Ho Chi Minh's soldiers continue to shine brightly in peacetime. Heroic Vietnamese Mothers and families of policy beneficiaries consistently strive to set a good example in implementing the Party's guidelines and the State's policies, contributing to building a prosperous and beautiful homeland.

Regardless of their position or circumstances, comrades and their families have always been shining examples and a strong source of moral support for the people, especially for the younger generation to learn from and emulate.

On behalf of the provincial leadership, Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Duc Trung expressed deep gratitude and highly appreciated the self-reliance and great contributions of the severely wounded soldiers, veterans, exemplary former youth volunteers, and families with meritorious contributions to the revolution to the cause of building, protecting, and developing the homeland and the country.

Informing about the province's important achievements in various fields, Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Duc Trung stated that these positive results are proof of the efforts of the Party Committee, government, and people of Nghe An; and express the gratitude of today's generation to the generations of ancestors who sacrificed their youth and blood for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

The tasks set for the province in 2025 are extremely important, requiring the utmost effort from Party committees, governments at all levels and sectors, and the strong support of all segments of the population, especially veterans, former youth volunteers, and those who participated in the resistance wars.

The Provincial Party Secretary expressed confidence that Nghe An province will continue to achieve many great accomplishments, making a worthy contribution to the cause of building and developing the homeland and the country in the era of national progress.

Looking ahead, Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Duc Trung requested that Party committees, governments, and mass organizations from the provincial to the grassroots level continue to do a good job of showing gratitude and appreciation, and to better care for the material and spiritual lives of Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, wounded and sick soldiers, and families who have made contributions to the revolution.

Continue to pay attention to and create favorable conditions in all aspects for the Veterans Association and the Former Youth Volunteers Association at all levels to perform their duties well; unite, gather, and promote the tradition of "Uncle Ho's Soldiers," the glorious tradition of the Youth Volunteers force, actively participate in building and protecting the Party, the State, the socialist regime and the people, and make positive contributions to the socio-economic development of the homeland and the country.

Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Duc Trung also expressed his hope that the veteran soldiers and former youth volunteers of the province would continue to uphold their traditions, continue to contribute, inspire, and guide the younger generation on the path of building a more prosperous, beautiful, and civilized Nghe An homeland.

At the meeting, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Veterans Association presented five houses built with the spirit of veterans' solidarity to five veterans in Nghe An province who are in difficult circumstances.

Nghe An province also presented gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, severely wounded soldiers, veterans, and exemplary former youth volunteers in the resistance war against the US to save the country.