Donating a house of gratitude to a former Navy commando

Attending the handover ceremony of the gratitude house were representatives of the Naval Region 1 Command, representatives of the Vietnam Fatherland Front of Cua Lo town, local representatives and people in the area.

Representative of Naval Region 1 Command presented the Decision to donate a house of gratitude to Mr. Mai Van An. Photo: Thanh Cuong

As part of a series of gratitude activities to celebrate the 71st anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2018), the Naval Region 1 Command coordinated with the Party Committee, authorities, Fatherland Front of Nghi Hai Ward and families of policy beneficiaries to build a "House of Gratitude" for Mr. Mai Van An - a war invalid and veteran of the 126th Naval Special Forces Brigade in Hai Giang 1 Block, Nghi Hai Ward, Cua Lo Town.

Representatives of the Naval Region 1 Command and the government cut the ribbon to inaugurate the house of gratitude. Photo: Thanh Cuong

After more than 3 months of construction, the charity house project was completed with a total area of ​​80m², with a brick wall and concrete roof structure, and a total cost of 250 million VND. Of which, 70 million VND was taken from the Navy's donation, the rest was mobilized from family, brothers, relatives and neighbors.

Mr. Mai Van An welcomes his teammates in his new, spacious house. Photo: Thanh Cuong

The completed house has a profound humanitarian meaning, not only helping the family of war invalid Mai Van An to reduce difficulties and stabilize their lives, but also demonstrating a noble gesture, solidarity, loyalty, and warm comradeship - the love between the army and the people, contributing to strengthening the rear, creating trust for cadres, soldiers and people in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.