The disabled soldier with both arms and extraordinary deeds
(Baonghean.vn) - Although more than half of his arms were amputated, with the determination of a soldier, Mr. Nguyen Van Linh, a special 1/4 class disabled veteran, is always self-reliant and has done many extraordinary things in life.
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Returning from the battlefield with more than half of his arms amputated, he thought that the remaining days would be extremely difficult, but with the determination of a soldier, Mr. Nguyen Van Linh (born in 1949, residing in Bich Thi hamlet, Thanh Giang commune, Thanh Chuong district, special 1/4 class disabled veteran) has risen up in life by himself, especially his handwriting is very beautiful. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| Having studied at the Electrical Technical College, he graduated in 1968 and was retained to work at the school. In 1969, Mr. Linh joined the army, becoming a soldier of an Air Defense Artillery unit, belonging to the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Corps. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| Losing both arms in a battle with American artillery in 1971, but with the willpower of a soldier, he lived to do many extraordinary things. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| Holding and carrying things is not difficult for the resilient war invalid. He fixes most of the broken electrical appliances in the house himself. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| “To be able to use your hands like a normal person is impossible, but in “difficulty often comes the mother of invention”, before doing anything, you have to think and calculate to find a solution. The most important thing when riding a bicycle is to keep your balance. In the past, dirt roads were difficult to travel on, and when going through potholes, if you sat on the saddle, you would lose control of the handlebars immediately, so you had to think of a way to stand on the pedals. When standing, your body weight will be on the 2 pedals, so you will never fall” - Mr. Linh revealed. Mr. Linh’s bicycle is also very special, he thought of a way to design the brakes right behind the pedals for easy use when needed. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| In the 80s of the last century, Mr. Linh used to trade peanuts in Hanoi. On a bicycle, the disabled veteran with two amputated arms still drove normally, going on a trip every 3 days. Gradually, as his health declined, he found a hobby of exploring wild bees and he often went into the forest alone to catch honey bees to raise. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| Being Mr. Linh's childhood sweetheart, Mrs. Ho Thi Cuc (born in 1950) - a beautiful literature teacher, captivated many village boys, but she overcame all obstacles and decided to live under the same roof with the man who was no longer whole. They have 4 children together, all of whom have grown up, have their own families and live far away. The family currently has 2 grandparents living together in their hometown. Photo: Diep Phuong |
