Welcoming 107 remains of fallen soldiers back to their homeland.

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of May 11th,The Party committees, government, people, and armed forces of Ky Son, Tuong Duong, Anh Son, and Do Luong districts organized a ceremony to receive the remains of 104 fallen soldiers.Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died in the provinces of Vientiane, Xaysomboun, and Xieng Khouang were repatriated, along with the remains of three martyrs who died in Ky Son.

Comrade Nguyen Thanh Hoang - Deputy Secretary and Chairman of the People's Committee of Ky Son district, on behalf of the Party Committee, government, and people of the district, delivered a eulogy at the incense offering ceremony. Photo: Duy Thanh

In Ky Son, delegates and people respectfully laid flowers and lit incense in commemoration, expressing their deep gratitude and appreciation to the martyrs who bravely sacrificed their lives for national independence, for the revolutionary ideals of the Party, and for the liberation of the fraternal country of Laos.

The heroic deeds and sacrifices of the martyrs have contributed to glorifying and enriching the golden history of both countries, while further strengthening the loyal affection and special friendship between the Vietnamese and Lao peoples.

Welcoming the heroes back to rest in the embrace of their motherland is an opportunity for today's generations to remember their heroic deeds and also an opportunity for the people of Ky Son to express their gratitude to these heroic sons of the nation.

In the face of the demands of national defense in the new situation, the heroic sacrifices of the martyrs further inspire patriotism, national independence consciousness, and the determination of the entire Party and people in firmly protecting the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Fatherland.

Tran Duc - Duy Thanh

(Kỳ Sơn District Party Committee, Nghệ An Province)

*This morning, thousands of officials, Party members, citizens, and students from the district gathered.Tuong DuongThey arrived early in Hoa Binh town to welcome and offer incense to 107 Vietnamese martyrs, volunteers, and experts who sacrificed their lives in Laos, as they returned to their homeland.

At exactly 11 o'clock, the remains of the heroic martyrs arrived in Tuong Duong district. In a solemn atmosphere, thousands of officials, Party members, citizens, and students respectfully bowed before the spirits of the heroic martyrs as they rested during their journey through Tuong Duong, lighting incense sticks to express their boundless gratitude for their noble sacrifice and praying for their souls to rest in peace in their beloved Motherland.

Van Hoe

This afternoon,Anh Son districtA ceremony was also held to welcome and bid farewell to the remains of Vietnamese martyrs, volunteer soldiers, and experts who died in Laos, bringing them back for burial at the Martyrs' Cemetery in Nghi Loc district.

Officials, citizens, and armed forces of Anh Son district respectfully bow their heads in remembrance of the martyrs.

Comrade Le Ngoc Hoa - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, rings the bell at the Vietnam-Laos cemetery.

After traversing a long journey of over 500km through treacherous mountains and passes, the special task force of Nghe An province brought the fallen soldiers back to their homeland amidst the warm and sacred welcome of the people of the province.

Thanh Mai

(Anh Son Radio and Television Station)

* At 2:30 PM today, May 11th,Do Luong districtA ceremony was held to welcome back the remains of Vietnamese heroes, martyrs, and volunteer military experts who sacrificed their lives in Laos.

Attending the welcoming ceremony were leaders from the District Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, Fatherland Front Committee, various departments, armed forces, Veterans Association, Youth Union members, and students. Photo: Huu Hoan

Lighting incense sticks, officials and people of Do Luong district expressed their profound gratitude for the sacrifices of the heroic martyrs who fell for the independence of the nation, for the happiness of the people, and for the noble international friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

Tomorrow, May 12th, the remains of 107 martyrs will be interred at the Nghi Loc District Martyrs' Cemetery.

Huu Hoan