Memorial service and burial of martyrs' remains after 49 years of sacrifice

Martyr Duong Cong Son was born on April 20, 1948 in Hong Son commune, Do Luong district, enlisted on November 20, 1965, with the rank of Sergeant, position of Squad Leader of Platoon 3 - Company 6 - Battalion 2 - Station 12, Group 559.

The memorial service was held at the family of martyr Duong Cong Son. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

Born into a family with a rich revolutionary tradition, while in high school, comrade Duong Cong Son volunteered to go to the army to defend the Fatherland.

Having gone through many difficult battles and achieved many feats, he was wounded in Na Pong - Xieng Khouang, Lao PDR, and died on December 7, 1969, at the age of 21.

Bringing the remains of martyr Duong Cong Son to the martyr cemetery of Do Luong district for burial. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

Up to now, after 49 years of resting at Dong Le Cemetery, Tuyen Hoa District, Quang Binh Province, the Party Committee, the government, departments, branches, organizations and family have brought the remains of martyr Duong Cong Son back to his hometown. The ceremony to receive the remains of the martyr was held solemnly and respectfully.

Immediately after the memorial service, the martyr's remains were buried at the Do Luong District Martyrs' Cemetery in the infinite grief and gratitude of his comrades, Party committees, authorities at all levels and local people.