July's Gratitude

July – the month of gratitude, a month to remind us of the national principle of "drinking water, remembering the source." During these days, throughout Phu Tho province, emotions overflow as many activities expressing gratitude are organized solemnly and practically, spreading deep affection to wounded soldiers, war invalids, families of martyrs, and those who have contributed to the revolution.

Leaders of the Party Committee and People's Committee of Hoa Binh ward visited and presented gifts to war invalid Hoang Duc Ha, residing in Group 15, Phuong Lam ward (formerly).

To commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Day of War Invalids and Martyrs (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2025), many provincial leaders visited and offered incense at national and provincial cemeteries and monuments to martyrs, such as: the Phu Tho Provincial Martyrs' Memorial in Hy Cuong commune; the Hoa Binh Campaign Martyrs' Cemetery in Thong Nhat ward; the Ho Chi Minh Monument at the Hoa Binh Hydroelectric Power Plant; the Martyrs' Memorial in Vinh Phuc, Vinh Phuc ward... Each incense stick offered with reverence, each wreath laid in remembrance, embodies profound gratitude to the outstanding sons and daughters who fell for the independence and freedom of the nation.

Provincial leadership delegations, led by members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee, and the Provincial Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, directly visited, encouraged, and presented gifts to policy beneficiary families and war invalids in many localities such as Viet Tri, Vinh Yen, Hoa Binh, Phu Ninh, Cao Phong, Te Lo, Muong Dong... Although the material gifts were not large, they represented the gratitude of the Party Committee, the government, and the people of all ethnic groups in the province to these families, as a reminder never to forget the contributions of previous generations.

Comrade Nguyen Phi Long - Alternate Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee - emotionally shared during a visit and gift-giving ceremony to families of severely wounded soldiers in Hoa Binh ward: “Showing gratitude to those who contributed to the revolution is not only a duty but also a political responsibility and a moral principle of 'drinking water, remembering the source' of our nation. We hope that those who contributed to the revolution will continue to uphold the tradition, educate their children and grandchildren, and the younger generation, to contribute to building a stronger and more prosperous homeland...”

Also on this occasion, activities to commend and honor war veterans were organized. Among the delegation of exemplary war veterans attending the 2025 National Conference, Phu Tho province had 10 outstanding individuals, representing thousands of war veterans and their relatives in the province. Among them, Mr. Trinh Quoc Tuan, residing on Doc Ngu Street, Tan Hoa Ward, was one of the shining examples. We met him during a cordial reunion organized by the 1972 Veterans Association to commemorate War Invalids and Martyrs Day. The 1972 Veterans Association was established in 1998 with over 30 members, now with 26 members remaining. Mr. Tuan shared with us his experiences of enlisting in 1972, his fighting career in the Southeast battlefield, his injuries, and his imprisonment in June 1974. He then recounted the overwhelming emotions he felt upon the country's independence and the reunification of North and South Vietnam. After returning to his hometown in 1978, he transferred to work at the People's Committee of Hoa Binh City (formerly), gradually rising through the ranks to become Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of the city before retiring in 2014. He was awarded the Third-Class Labor Medal along with many certificates and commendations, and always set a good example and actively contributed to building cultural life in the residential area...

Besides Mr. Tuan, the provincial delegation of war veterans also included Mr. Nguyen Dinh Tri, from Vinh Tuong commune, born in 1933, former leader of the People's Committee of Van Xuan commune (old), a war invalid who was captured and imprisoned by the enemy, a Party member with 70 years of Party membership, living an exemplary life, and whose family is a model cultural family. Also included was Mr. Nguyen Huu Quyen, from Zone 5, Phu Ninh commune, born in 1945, a Hero of the People's Armed Forces, former Lieutenant Colonel of the Army, with 55 years of Party membership, always maintaining a simple, exemplary lifestyle and actively educating the younger generation about traditions...

Mr. Trinh Quoc Tuan, from Tan Hoa ward (fourth from the left), along with members of the 1972 Veterans Association, reminisce about their days fighting on the battlefield.

To express gratitude to the Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, martyrs, and those who contributed to the revolution, over the years, the provinces of Hoa Binh, Phu Tho, and Vinh Phuc (formerly), now Phu Tho province (after merger), have always prioritized the implementation of State policies and strongly promoted charitable movements to provide increasingly effective care and support for those who contributed to the revolution.

Preferential policies on land, housing, healthcare, education, tax exemptions and reductions, and preferential loans have been implemented synchronously and promptly. The material and spiritual lives of families of war invalids and martyrs in the province are improving day by day. The province ensures that all entitlements are fully and correctly provided to eligible individuals, such as monthly allowances, health insurance cards, healthcare and nursing care, housing improvement support, and preferential treatment in education and training. More importantly, all policies are implemented openly and transparently... Movements of gratitude and remembrance such as "Paying gratitude and repaying kindness" and "Remembering the source of the water" are spreading widely. The movement to socialize the care of war invalids and martyrs is strongly supported by agencies, businesses, and the community. In particular, the program to eliminate temporary housing for war invalids and martyrs is being implemented vigorously...

The July commemorative activities connect the past and the present, serving as a bridge for today's generation to express gratitude for the sacrifices and unwavering faith of their ancestors. On this occasion, the familiar melody and lyrics of the song "Continuing the Story of Peace" resonate within each person, serving as a sacred reminder: "We express our gratitude to the soldiers who forgot their personal lives, who forgot themselves. Flowing within them is the warm blood of Lac Hong..." This is not merely a memorial song, but an immortal message of gratitude, allowing the principle of "Drinking water, remember the source" to spread throughout every Vietnamese heart.

Huong Lan

Source: https://baophutho.vn/an-tinh-thang-7-236722.htm