Many activities were held to commemorate War Invalids and Martyrs Day.

(Baonghean.vn) - To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Day of War Invalids and Martyrs (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2017), localities and units in Nghe An province have carried out practical activities to express their gratitude.

*On the evening of July 23rd,Thai Hoa Youth Union collaborated with the Veterans Association, the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, and the Town Cultural Center.Organizing a candle-lighting ceremony to honor fallen heroes and martyrs, and an art exchange event titled "Following in the Footsteps of Heroes" at the Martyrs' Cemetery in Thai Hoa Town.

Hundreds of candles were lit on the graves of fallen heroes. Photo: Quang Huy

At the ceremony, before the spirits of the heroic martyrs, the leaders of Thai Hoa Town and the town's youth reported on the results of implementing socio-economic development, security, and defense tasks in the past period. They also held a memorial ceremony, offered incense and flowers, and lit hundreds of candles before the 238 graves of the heroic martyrs and the memorial monument.

Interacting, meeting, and chatting with Vietnamese Heroic Mothers and veterans at the ceremony. Photo: Quang Huy

Following the candle-lighting ceremony was an art exchange program themed "Following in the Footsteps of Heroes," featuring songs about mothers, soldiers, and young female volunteers, performed by amateur actors with heartfelt gratitude.

In particular, the program also includes opportunities to interact, meet, and chat with Vietnamese Heroic Mothers and veterans, listening to their shared thoughts, feelings, and stories about battles from the past.

On this occasion, the youth of Thai Hoa town and various organizations throughout the town presented 20 gifts to 20 individuals, including relatives of martyrs, families of policy beneficiaries, and meritorious individuals facing difficult circumstances in the area. The total value was 14 million VND.

Thu Trang - Quang Huy

*Acting on behalf of the President, the leadersNghi Loc District Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Fatherland Front CommitteeThe State awarded the honorary title "Heroic Vietnamese Mother" to the relatives of two mothers: Nguyen Thi Cham in Nghi Phong commune and Nguyen Thi Minh in Nghi Khanh commune; and presented the Third-Class Independence Order to the family of Mr. Nguyen Dinh Hoan and Mrs. Hoang Thi Huyen in Nghi Hop commune, whose three martyrs sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

Comrade Pham Hong Quang - Secretary of the Nghi Loc District Party Committee - posthumously awarded the State honorary title "Heroic Vietnamese Mother" to the relatives of two mothers: Nguyen Thi Cham and Nguyen Thi Minh. Photo: Nhat Tuan.

At the ceremony, the leaders of Nghi Loc district expressed the profound gratitude of the Party Committee and the people of the district for the great contributions, sacrifices, and losses of the Vietnamese Heroic Mothers and the families of martyrs. They urged Party committees, government agencies, the Fatherland Front, mass organizations, families, and individuals to implement more specific and practical policies, solutions, and actions to better care for the material and spiritual lives of policy beneficiaries and those who have contributed to the revolution.

The Third-Class Independence Order was awarded to the family of Mr. Nguyen Dinh Hoan in Nghi Hop commune, whose three sons were martyrs. Photo: Nhat Tuan

Nhat Tuan

*Delegation of officials from the Party Committee of the Provincial Agencies BlocLed by Comrade Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Provincial Agencies Bloc - a delegation laid flowers and offered incense at the Truong Bon Historical Site and the Vietnam-Laos International Martyrs' Cemetery in Anh Son district, Nghe An province.

The delegation laid flowers and offered incense at the Truông Bồn Historical Site. Photo: Trung Thành

Offering fresh flowers and fragrant incense to the spirits of the heroic martyrs, the comrades and officials of the Party Committee of the Bloc expressed their profound respect and boundless gratitude for the immense contributions of the heroic martyrs who selflessly sacrificed their youth and lives with the spirit of "fighting to the death for the Fatherland" to defend the Fatherland and for the noble cause of international affairs.

Nguyen Trung Thanh

(Party Committee of the Provincial Agencies Bloc)

* At the meeting to present gifts to wounded and sick soldiers currently working at the unit and relatives of wounded soldiers and martyrs in the area.Nam Can Border Guard StationReviewing the heroic fighting tradition of our army and people in the national liberation and defense of the Fatherland, the heroic examples of martyrs throughout the ages in the area; providing information on some policies and guidelines of the Party and State regarding the work related to wounded soldiers, martyrs, and people with meritorious services.

Nam Can Border Guard Post presents gifts to families entitled to preferential policies. Photo: Hai Thuong.

The meeting also served as an opportunity to educate future generations of officers and soldiers about the traditions and historical significance of the Day of War Invalids and Martyrs, and the immense sacrifices made by all sectors of the population, cadres, and soldiers of the armed forces, thereby fostering a stronger bond between the unit and the local people.

On this occasion, the unit presented 7 gifts, each worth 400,000 VND, to wounded soldiers and children of martyrs currently working at the unit, and 5 gifts to relatives of wounded soldiers, martyrs, and meritorious individuals in the area. The unit also sent military medical personnel to directly examine the relatives and families of martyrs.

Hai Thuong

*A delegation of officers and soldiers from Military Hospital 4.The delegation, led by Colonel Tran Minh Tuan, Political Commissar of the Hospital, offered incense and laid wreaths in commemoration of the fallen youth volunteers who sacrificed their lives to build the legendary Truong Son Road.

In front of the memorial, the resting place of the young female volunteers at Dong Loc Crossroads, the delegation expressed their gratitude to the heroic young volunteer martyrs who sacrificed their youth and blood for the cause of fighting for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

The Anh