In the spirit of "Helping those in need" and "A little help when hungry is worth more than a lot when full," this fundraising event aims to highlight and promote examples of overcoming difficulties in studies and work; to mobilize support for military personnel in difficult circumstances, especially new recruits, demonstrating camaraderie and a willingness to help each other in normal times as well as in times of hardship.

The fundraising event to support the families of soldiers facing particularly difficult circumstances was held in a warm and heartfelt atmosphere. Following the battalion commander's appeal, benevolent individuals, the generous hearts of officers and soldiers from all units within the regiment, leaders of the Thổ Châu commune government and organizations, and leaders of local authorities, businesses, and families of new recruits from Chợ Mới and Phú Tân districts ( An Giang province) who attended the oath-taking ceremony all enthusiastically responded.

People lined up to put money into the donation box, with the most contributing 500,000 dong and the least a few tens of thousands, but all demonstrating a noble gesture. Sergeant To Huynh Phi Ho, Squad Leader of Squad 7, Platoon 5, Company 2, donated 100,000 dong and shared: “As a squad leader, I see many comrades still facing difficulties, so I'm using my allowance to help them. I think this is a very practical activity to strengthen solidarity and love within the unit.” Mr. Nguyen Van Minh from Kien An commune, Cho Moi district (father of Private Nguyen Van Hoai Linh), who attended the oath-taking ceremony, donated 500,000 dong and expressed: “Seeing the pitiful circumstances of many families, I enthusiastically supported the campaign when the unit launched it.”

The commander of Battalion 1 presented a symbolic donation to a soldier in difficult circumstances.
The fundraising event attracted a large number of supporters.

Private Huynh Chi Tam, Squad 4, Platoon 2, Company 1 (from Phu Hiep commune, Phu Tan district, An Giang province), one of the six soldiers who received money from the "Night of Comradeship," said: "Currently, my father has kidney stones, and my mother has a heart valve problem and cannot do heavy work. Our lives mainly depend on fishing in the river and doing odd jobs. Before enlisting, my younger sister and I had to drop out of school early to work and help support the family. Receiving this financial assistance from kind-hearted people, I am deeply moved; this is a large sum of money for my family. In the future, I will strive even harder with my comrades, overcome difficulties, and successfully complete all assigned tasks."

During the program, the organizers presented the family circumstances of the six soldiers, thereby encouraging officers, soldiers, and attendees to contribute voluntarily, with those able to help more and those less able to help. The "Night of Comradeship" program raised 30 million VND, all of which was distributed to the six comrades in difficult circumstances.

The young soldiers were very enthusiastic to participate in the "Night of Comradeship and Solidarity".

According to Major Vu Dinh Quang, Political Officer of Battalion 1, Regiment 152, over the years, the Party Committee and Command of the Battalion have always paid attention to and directed the work of military policy and support for the families of soldiers through many practical actions, both material and spiritual, to strengthen solidarity and cohesion. Tonight, we are deeply moved and proud that our unit has many officers and soldiers with compassionate hearts, always willing to share and contribute to helping their comrades overcome difficulties. This kindness and sentiment are very precious and valuable, serving as timely encouragement for them to overcome all difficulties and successfully complete their tasks.

It is known that from 2020 to the present, Battalion 1, Regiment 152 has organized "Night of Comradeship" and provided assistance to 27 officers and soldiers with a total amount of 103,400,000 VND.

Unity, mutual support, and helping each other in times of hardship and difficulty are precious traditional values ​​of the Vietnamese people. These traditions have been and continue to be highly upheld by generations of officers and soldiers of Battalion 1, Regiment 152 in particular, and officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces of Military Region 9 in general, becoming a prominent cultural trait over the years.

Text and photos: QUANG DUC - HUU NHIEN