Memorial ceremony for the 50th anniversary of the sacrifice of 13 heroic martyrs of Truong Bon Youth Volunteers
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of October 18, at Truong Bon Historical Relic Site (Do Luong), the working delegation of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province held a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sacrifice of 13 heroes and martyrs of Truong Bon Youth Volunteers.
On this solemn occasion, many delegations from the province, departments, branches, localities, and tourists from all over came to offer incense and flowers at Truong Bon Historical Relic Site.
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| Comrade Nguyen Dac Vinh - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation offered incense to the heroic martyrs. Photo: Phuoc Anh |
During the fierce war years, the legendary Truong Bon route was the traffic artery, providing human and material support from the great rear in the North to the great front in the South. During the period 1964 - 1968, the US imperialists dropped tens of thousands of bombs and missiles of all kinds on Truong Bon.
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The Central Youth Union delegation led by comrade Nguyen Anh Tuan - Standing Secretary of the Central Youth Union Executive Committee and the Nghe An Provincial delegation including comrades:Thai Thanh Quy - Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Cao Thi Hien -Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee,Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; Le Minh Thong - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, representatives of relevant departments, branches and Do Luong districtattend the memorial service.Photo: Phuoc Anh |
In that life-and-death battle, thousands of cadres, soldiers, youth volunteers, transport workers, and militiamen were injured; 1,240 cadres and soldiers fought bravely and heroically sacrificed. Typical are the heroic feats and sacrifices on October 31, 1968 of 13 youth volunteers of the "Suicide Squad", "Steel Squad" of the 317 Youth Volunteer Company - the Youth Volunteer General Team against the US to save the country.
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| Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Thai Thanh Quy offered flowers to the common grave of Truong Bon Youth Volunteer Soldiers. Photo: Phuoc Anh |
Half a century has passed, Truong Bon relic has become a symbol of the brave, indomitable spirit and patriotism of the people of Nghe An in particular and the people of Vietnam in general.
With the tradition of “remembering the source of water”, remembering the heroic achievements and sacrifices of the Youth Volunteers, the government and people of Nghe An province respectfully held a memorial ceremony according to the nation’s traditional rituals. At the ceremony, delegates offered flowers and incense, respectfully expressing their gratitude and remembrance for the sacrifices that have become legends.