Gratitude activities on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day

(Baonghean.vn) - Towards the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2017), on July 19, localities and units organized many meaningful activities to pay tribute to heroic martyrs and people with meritorious services to the revolution.

* Provincial Farmers' Association:

On the afternoon of July 19, the Provincial Farmers' Association coordinated with the Nghi Loc District Farmers' Association to present 20 million VND to support the construction of a house for Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan's family in Long Xuan hamlet, Nghi Khanh commune (Nghi Loc).

The Provincial Farmers' Association presented support money to Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan's family in Nghi Khanh (Nghi Loc)

Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan, a 3/4 disabled veteran, belongs to a poor household. He himself is suffering from a serious illness and has a son working at Border Guard Station 457 Nam Can - Ky Son.

In order to share some of the difficulties with the family, the Provincial Farmers' Association supported the family with 20 million VND to build a new level 4 house of nearly 100 m2.², worth 200 million VND. In addition, there is also the help of relatives and children. After more than 1 month of construction, Mr. Tuan's family's house has been completed and put into use.

This is a meaningful work showing the concern of the Provincial Farmers' Association for families with revolutionary contributions and policy families, helping families overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives.

Quang Dung

Also in Nghi Loc, on the morning of July 19,Association for Supporting Families of Martyrs of Nghe An Province and People's Committee of Nghi Loc DistrictAttended the groundbreaking ceremony and presented money to support the construction of a charity house for Ms. Hoang Thi Kinh in Hamlet 8, Nghi Dong Commune.

The Association for Supporting Families of Martyrs of Nghe An Province and the People's Committee of Nghi Loc District presented 50 million VND to Ms. Hoang Thi Kinh.

Ms. Hoang Thi Kinh is the mother of martyr Trinh Van Hung, who died in 1975 on the southern front. Ms. Kinh is 87 years old this year, in poor health, living alone in an old, seriously degraded house that is not safe.

In order to practice the moral of “remembering the source of water when drinking water”, the Association for Supporting Families of Martyrs of Nghe An province has spent 50 million VND to support Mrs. Kinh to rebuild a new house. The house of gratitude is nearly 40 square meters wide and worth over 100 million VND. In addition to the amount supported by the Association for Supporting Families of Martyrs of Nghe An province, the remaining amount was contributed by the family’s paternal and maternal relatives.

Nhat Tuan

* Tan Ky District Military Command:

On July 19, representatives of the Tan Ky District Military Command visited and presented gifts to heroic Vietnamese mothers, wounded soldiers, and families of martyrs who are relatives of officers and professional soldiers of the unit.

Comrade Nguyen Tien Dung - Deputy Member and Political Commissar of the District Military Command presented gifts to Heroic Vietnamese Mother Lo Thi Inh, in Tan Lap hamlet, Dong Van commune (Tan Ky).

On this occasion, the Delegation presented 3 gifts to 3 Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, Lo Thi Cau, Nguyen Thi Phi and Lo Thi Inh; presented 20 gifts to 20 families of war invalids, sick soldiers, and martyrs' relatives who are parents of officers and professional soldiers of the unit with a total gift value of 5,300,000 VND.

At the destinations, the delegation expressed gratitude for the dedication and sacrifice of martyrs, wounded and sick soldiers and the great loss of Vietnamese Heroic Mothers in the cause of national liberation and reunification, kindly inquired about their health and wished that the families would continue to promote the glorious revolutionary tradition, always take the lead in patriotic emulation movements, and contribute to building the homeland of Tan Ky increasingly rich and beautiful.

Nguyen Huong

(Tan Ky District Party Committee)

* Quy Chau:

On the morning of July 19, Quy Chau district organized 3 delegations to visit and present gifts to Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, wounded soldiers, sick soldiers and relatives of martyrs in the area on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day.

At the destinations, the district leaders sent their best wishes to the heroic mothers of Vietnam, wounded and sick soldiers and relatives of martyrs. At the same time, they expressed their gratitude and deep appreciation for the great contributions of heroic mothers of Vietnam, wounded and sick soldiers and families of policy beneficiaries to gain national independence.

Comrade Ngo Duc Thuan - Chairman of the District People's Committee visited and presented gifts to Heroic Vietnamese Mother Lu Thi Thien, in Ban Coc, Chau Binh commune (Quy Chau).

During this period, Quy Chau district received 1,054 gifts from the Central and the province with a total amount of over 211 million VND and 567 gifts from the district worth nearly 60 million VND.

Baby Vinh

* Tan Ky District Military Command:

Comrade Luong Trong Hoa - Commander of Tan Ky District Military Command and a number of officers of Tan Ky District's departments and offices visited and presented gifts to the family of Mr. Nguyen Duc Chau, a 3/4 war invalid, infected with Agent Orange in Hanh Phong hamlet, Nghia Hoan commune, currently suffering from a serious illness and being treated at Hanoi K Hospital.

Tan Ky District Military Command gives gifts to policy families in Nghia Hoan commune (Tan Ky).

Next, he visited and presented gifts to the family of Mrs. Le Thi Nam in Tan Thang hamlet, Tan Long commune, mother of martyr Dinh Xuan Hung, who died in 1978 on the southern battlefield. Each gift was worth 1 million VND.

On this occasion, the District Military Command also presented 3 gifts to 3 heroic Vietnamese mothers in Tan Ky district and 18 gifts to relatives of officers and soldiers in the agency, each worth 300,000 VND.

Cam Tu

* Morning of July 19,Delegation of the Central Committee of the Truong Son Traditional Association (TTTS) - Ho Chi Minh Trailand comrades in the Association of Vietnamese Martyrs of Quang Binh province, the Liaison Committee of the Association of Vietnamese Martyrs of Quang Ninh district visited and offered incense at the Memorial Temple of Truong Son Heroes and Martyrs - Long Dai ferry terminal, Hien Ninh commune, Quang Ninh district, Quang Binh province.

The oath-taking moment before the heroic martyrs of Truong Son at the Memorial Temple. Photo: Nguyen Dai Duyen

At the Truong Son Martyrs' Memorial Temple, the delegation rang the bell, laid wreaths and offered incense to commemorate the heroes and martyrs of Truong Son. Respectfully bowing to the souls of the martyrs, the members vowed and resolved to strive to promote the emulation movement and labor production to build the homeland to become increasingly prosperous and civilized; the people's lives to become increasingly prosperous and happy, worthy of the heroic sacrifices of the heroes and martyrs.

During the day, the delegation continued to visit and offer incense at Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery, Hien Luong Bridge Relic, Highway 9 Cemetery and Vinh Moc Tunnels.

This is an activity to demonstrate the moral tradition of "When drinking water, remember its source" and the gratitude of delegates representing members of the TTTS Association nationwide to the heroic martyrs who fought and sacrificed for the revolutionary cause, liberating the country; at the same time, educating the revolutionary tradition for the younger generation.

Nguyen Dai Duyen

(TTTS Association TK5, Quang Binh)

* On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day this year,Thai Hoa Townhas raised nearly 500 million VND for the "Repaying gratitude" fund at all levels. From this fund, support was given to build new and repair 4 gratitude houses. From the local budget, Thai Hoa gave nearly 500 gifts, 20 savings books, each worth 5 million VND to wounded soldiers, sick soldiers, and families of meritorious people.

Comrade Hoang Phu Hien - Deputy Secretary of the Town Party Committee, Chairman of the Town People's Committee presented gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers and pre-uprising cadres. Photo: Hoang Thuy

On this occasion, Thai Hoa Town organized a ceremony to honor 57 outstanding meritorious people and awarded Certificates of Merit to 8 collectives and 10 individuals with outstanding achievements in the work of "Repaying gratitude" in the Town.

Hoang Thuy - Hai Yen

* In recent years, the National Movement to show gratitude and care for war invalids, martyrs' families and people with revolutionary contributions inYen Thanh districth is maintained and developed. The work of collecting and caring for martyrs' graves is given attention, preferential policies and care for people with meritorious services are implemented promptly and to the right subjects.

Yen Thanh district leaders awarded certificates to outstanding individuals in implementing policies for meritorious people in phase 2. Photo: Thai Hong

From contributions from all walks of life, philanthropists, the district budget and support from superiors, up to now the whole district has donated over 500 savings books to meritorious people and policy families; supported the construction and repair of over 30 houses for wounded soldiers and policy families.

At this conference, the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies awarded 7 savings books, each worth 5 million VND, to 7 Vietnamese Heroic Mothers. The People's Committee of Yen Thanh district also awarded certificates to 123 outstanding people in Yen Thanh district from 2012 to 2017.

Thai Hong

Authorized by the Provincial Military Command and the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MBBank), on the morning of July 19, representatives of the People's Committee and Military Command of Que Phong districtOrganized visits and presented 50 gifts to families of wounded soldiers, sick soldiers, martyrs' relatives, and Agent Orange victims in the area, each gift worth 500,000 VND.

The delegation presented gifts to families with meritorious services on the occasion of the 277th War Invalids and Martyrs Day. Photo: Dinh Duc

This amount is taken from the Gratitude Fund of the Provincial Armed Forces and MBBank to demonstrate the morality of "remembering the source of water" of cadres and soldiers towards families of policy beneficiaries and people with revolutionary contributions.

At the families of policy beneficiaries, the working delegation kindly visited and encouraged the families to uphold the fine traditions of Uncle Ho's soldiers, always be shining examples for generations to follow; continue to work with the Party Committee, government and people of the district to build the homeland to become increasingly prosperous.

At the same time, it is recommended that local authorities continue to pay attention to and help policy families reduce difficulties and improve their lives.

Dinh Duc

(Kuifeng Radio)