(Baonghean.vn) - July 23,On the occasion of the 69th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2016), representatives of grassroots organizations of the Youth Union of the Cultural - Internal Affairs clusterorganized incense offering at Do Luong Martyrs Cemetery and gave gifts to policy families in the district.
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The delegation consisted of 10 representatives from 10 departments and agencies of the provincial Cultural and Social Affairs cluster participating in the program to pay tribute to war invalids, martyrs and families with revolutionary contributions. At the Martyrs Cemetery of Do Luong district, the delegation offered incense and flowers. |
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Do Luong district martyrs cemetery currently has more than 2,200 graves, most of which have yet to be identified. |
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On this occasion, the delegation also visited and presented gifts to 5 wounded soldiers and families of martyrs. In the photo is wounded soldier Mai Van Thuong (Hamlet 4, Dang Son) who is currently only 45% healthy. He was born in 1950 and fought in the battlefields of Thua Thien Hue and Nam Lao. |
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In Dang Son, there are still many cases of war invalids in difficult circumstances. Mr. Bui Duc Diep (Hamlet 1, second from left, first row) is currently a victim of Agent Orange. His current life is very difficult as he is in poor health and lives alone in a dilapidated house. |
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On this occasion, the delegation also visited the family of Mrs. Le Thi Luong (Hamlet 3, Bac Son), wife of martyr Le Minh Han who died at the Southern Front in 1969. |
Thanh Quynh