HCM City residents pay tribute to fallen soldiers
Thousands of HCM City locals paid tribute to the heroes who had given their lives to protect the country.
HCM CITY On Wednesday, the memorial, funeral and burial ceremonies for 731 fallen soldiers whose remains were recovered at HCM City's Lê Thị Riêng Cultural Park.
Thousands of residents in HCM City lined the streets from early morning, holding white flowers to pay their respects as a procession carrying the remains of fallen soldiers made its way to HCM City Martyrs’ Cemetery for reburial.
The gesture expressed their profound gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence and freedom and the peace they enjoy today.
The remains of martyrs being brought to their final resting place. — VNS Photo Hồng Linh
The remains of martyrs being brought to their final resting place. — VNS Photo Hồng Linh
Veterans in HCM City wait for the convoy carrying the remains of fallen soldiers to the HCM City Martyrs’ Cemetery. — VNS Photo Thu Ngân
Veterans in HCM City wait for the convoy carrying the remains of fallen soldiers to the HCM City Martyrs’ Cemetery. — VNS Photo Thu Ngân
Phạm Lương Sơn, a HCM City resident, said: "I came here early morning to wait for the procession carrying the remains of 731 fallen soldiers. I feel deeply moved. Whenever I think of them, I am overcome with emotion. We owe the lives we have today to their sacrifices, and we will always remember what they did for us.
They fell many years ago, and now they have returned to their motherland.”
Locals from all walks of life spent their mornings waiting for the convoy. — VNS Photo Thu Ngân
Locals from all walks of life spent their mornings waiting for the convoy. — VNS Photo Thu Ngân
Young students preparing to pay their respects. — VNS Nguyễn Diệp
Young students preparing to pay their respects. — VNS Nguyễn Diệp
As the procession carrying the remains passed, people stood in silence and bowed their heads in reverence, with many unable to hold back their tears.
Hoàng Anh Tùng prepares white chrysanthemums to give away for free. — VNS Photo Nguyễn Diệp
Hoàng Anh Tùng prepares white chrysanthemums to give away for free. — VNS Photo Nguyễn Diệp
Hoàng Anh Tùng, owner of a flower business, said that he prepared 550 white chrysanthemums and 300 yellow chrysanthemums to give away to locals.
"This is just a small thing I want to do to help everyone pay their respects."
Lê Thị Vân said she was deeply moved by accounts of the recovery operation at Lê Thị Riêng Park, including reports that some remains were found piled together and some soldiers had been brutally tortured before their deaths. She expressed deep respect and admiration for their sacrifices.
HCM City residents line up along the streets. — VNS Photo Nguyễn Diệp
HCM City residents line up along the streets. — VNS Photo Nguyễn Diệp
Meanwhile, Nguyễn Ngọc Khoa shared that he felt grateful for the heroes, and believed that the younger generations need to strive to help the country grow in order to honour them.
The white flowers and solemn gestures of the residents conveyed countless expressions of gratitude to those who laid down their lives for the nation’s independence and freedom. — VNS
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