The principle of "Drinking water, remember the source" is deeply ingrained.
During the meaningful month of July, the Party committee, government, and people of all walks of life in Con Cuong district organized many meaningful activities to express gratitude to wounded soldiers, sick soldiers, and those who have contributed to the revolution. All of these activities highlight the national spirit of "Remembering the source when drinking water, remembering the planter when eating fruit."
Roofs of Gratitude
Having a spacious and warm house in Bac Son village, Mon Son commune (Con Cuong district), Mr. Lo Canh Toan (born in 1948) and his wife can now rest easy when the rainy and stormy season arrives. This house is truly special because it was built through the joint efforts of the local Party committee, government, and people as a tribute to him – a son of Con Cuong who contributed to the revolution.
According to Ms. Ngan Thi Ha, Chairwoman of the Fatherland Front Committee of Mon Son commune, Mr. Lo Canh Toan is in a very difficult situation. Both he and his wife suffer from frequent illnesses, and their youngest son has been working far away and they have lost contact for many years. Their two older children, although married, have their own hardships and cannot offer much support to their parents. Therefore, their house is dilapidated, but they lack the means to rebuild it.
Understanding their difficulties, in early 2023, Con Cuong district provided Mr. Toan's family with 80 million VND from the district and provincial "For the Poor" fund to rebuild their house. Simultaneously, they mobilized local residents to contribute their labor to complete the house as quickly as possible. Thanks to this, the construction was completed in a short time and handed over to the family in its entirety.
His "First Class Medal of Resistance against the American War for National Salvation" is proudly displayed in his home by the villagers as a profound expression of gratitude for the sacrifices he made for the revolution and for the independence and freedom of the nation.
Leaving Mon Son, we arrived in Chau Khe commune – a locality with many outstanding achievements in caring for families of policy beneficiaries and those who have contributed to the revolution. Guided by Mr. Lo Van Mui, Chairman of the Fatherland Front Committee of Chau Khe commune, we witnessed firsthand four warm houses that Con Cuong district and its partner units have jointly implemented to support war invalids and those who have contributed to the revolution in Khe Bu and Bung Xat villages of the commune.
Welcoming guests into her neatly arranged, clean house in Khe Bu village, Ms. Le Thi Xuan (born in 1946), a person recognized for her contributions to the revolution, emotionally shared her feelings:""Previously, my family faced many difficulties; our house was dilapidated, and every rainy season brought constant worry. Then, in 2023, thanks to the support of the government and charitable organizations, I finally got this sturdy, warm house. Now, I feel more at ease to live out my old age happily and safely."
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Looking across Con Cuong district as a whole, in recent times, many families entitled to preferential policies and those who have rendered meritorious services to the revolution in the district have been supported and presented with charitable houses.
This is not just about material support, but also about showing gratitude and honoring their contributions and sacrifices. The donated homes are a testament to the compassion and solidarity of the community, a solid foundation for building a society rich in kindness and gratitude, in line with the nation's tradition of repaying kindness.
A heartfelt expression of gratitude.
Entering July – the month of gratitude – the Standing Committee of the Con Cuong District Party Committee, along with representatives from various departments, agencies, and organizations of the district, organized visits and presented meaningful gifts to families of wounded soldiers, sick soldiers, and mothers of martyrs in the district. At each family, representatives of the Standing Committee of the District Party Committee inquired about their health, understood their difficulties, and encouraged the wounded soldiers and mothers of martyrs to overcome hardships and continue to uphold the revolutionary tradition, remaining shining examples for the younger generation to follow.
Overwhelmed with emotion by the sentiments expressed by the delegation from Con Cuong district, Mr. Vi Van Hai (born in 1952), residing in Met village, Binh Chuan commune, shared that he is a severely wounded veteran with a disability rating of 81%. For many years after returning from the war, his health deteriorated, causing him numerous difficulties in his daily life. However, with the support of the local Party committee and government, he has found a solid foundation to alleviate his suffering and overcome his illness, enabling him to rebuild his life.
"The care, encouragement, and practical gifts are a great source of motivation that helps me overcome difficulties in life."
War invalid Vi Văn Hải (Mét village, Bình Chuẩn commune, Con Cuông district)
During the visits, Comrade Nguyen Hoai An - Secretary of the Con Cuong District Party Committee - shared that the care for people with meritorious services is identified by the district as one of the important tasks to ensure the local social security policy. In recent times, the district has implemented correctly, fully, and promptly the preferential regimes and policies of the Party and State for people with meritorious services to the revolution and has carried out many meaningful activities such as: mobilizing the "Gratitude and Repayment" Fund, repairing houses, caring for elderly and lonely relatives of martyrs, assisting children of martyrs, seriously wounded and sick soldiers, and providing care for heroic Vietnamese mothers...
According to statistics, Con Cuong district has nearly 1,000 beneficiaries of social welfare policies, including 517 martyrs, over 200 wounded and sick soldiers, and 123 people affected by chemical toxins.
This year, the district has developed a specific plan and meticulously implemented activities to visit and present gifts to revolutionary veterans and exemplary families of revolutionary veterans facing difficult circumstances. Specifically, the district directed the distribution of gifts from the President and gifts funded through the district budget to 788 revolutionary veterans and their relatives, totaling 246 million VND.
At the same time, the delegation visited and presented gifts to exemplary meritorious individuals and those in difficult circumstances, the elderly, and those suffering from long-term illnesses, totaling 45 people, with a total amount of 31.5 million VND.
More importantly, the local authorities have encouraged businesses, organizations, and individuals to allocate funds, based on their capabilities, to visit and present gifts to beneficiaries of preferential policies in the communes from July 15th to 25th, 2024.
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Organizations such as the Women's Union and the Youth Union at all levels in the district have also organized meaningful programs such as: Gratitude meals; Seminars; Free medical examinations and distribution of medicine for families entitled to preferential policies and those who have contributed to the revolution.
These activities have spread widely among all levels of the population, agencies, departments, organizations, and political groups in the district, highlighting the principle of "drinking water and remembering the source" in the current period.