Never give up.
Born and raised in An Tuong ward ( Tuyen Quang province ), in 1979, at the age of 18, following the local call to arms, Nguyen Van Van volunteered to join the army and participate in the fight to protect the northern border of the Fatherland. In his memory, it was a time of hardship but also great pride in his youth, when each soldier clearly understood their responsibility to protect every inch of their homeland.
In October 1980, while on duty, Mr. Van unfortunately stepped on an enemy landmine. The serious injury required lengthy treatment. In 1981, he was discharged from the army and returned to his hometown with a 61% disability rating and still had many shrapnel fragments in his body. He suffered from persistent pain for many years, especially during changes in weather.
"There were times when the pain was unbearable, but thinking about my fallen comrades, I realized how fortunate I was to have survived and returned home, and I didn't allow myself to give up," Mr. Van shared.
Bearing in mind President Ho Chi Minh's teaching, "Wounded soldiers may be disabled, but they are not useless," upon returning to his hometown with severe injuries and facing difficult family economic conditions, Mr. Van refused to accept poverty. With the determination of a soldier of Uncle Ho, he gradually built up his economy and stabilized his family's life.
Veteran Nguyen Van Van said that in the years when he was still healthy, he worked hard and enthusiastically, from raising buffaloes and pigs to providing plowing services for local people. At one point, his family raised nearly 20 buffaloes and plowed several dozen acres of rice fields per day. He also grew corn and fruit trees, making the most of his garden and cultivated land to increase his income.
Thanks to his hard work and perseverance, his family's production model has yielded practical results, and their economy has gradually stabilized. His children have been raised and grown up well. The spacious and comfortable house they have today is the result of many years of persistent labor, a vivid testament to the resilience and determination of this disabled veteran.
For the past two years or so, due to declining health from the lingering effects of war, Mr. Nguyen Van Van has stopped raising buffaloes and providing plowing services. Currently, he focuses on tending his 3 acres of pomelo trees, growing corn, and raising pigs to meet his family's needs. Although the scale is not large, for him, working every day is still a joy and a way to live a meaningful life.
According to Mr. Doan Trung Thanh, Head of the Veterans Association Branch in Group 7, An Tuong Ward, Group 7 currently has 52 veteran members; among them, Mr. Nguyen Van Van is the only remaining disabled veteran. For many years, veteran Nguyen Van Van has not only successfully developed his family's economy but has also been one of the exemplary veterans in economic development within the Group 7 Veterans Association Branch, and a model and active member of the An Tuong Ward Club of Successful Veteran Entrepreneurs. Based on his own production experience, he is always ready to share his knowledge and encourage other veterans and residents to boldly develop their businesses and stabilize their lives.
Live a meaningful and responsible life.
Along with developing his family's economy, veteran Nguyen Van Van also served as the head of the Veterans' Association branch for 11 years. In this role, he always set a good example, leading the way in emulation movements, actively encouraging members to abide by the Party's guidelines and the State's policies and laws; participating in maintaining security and order; and building a cultural life in the residential area.
Veteran Nguyen Van Van shared that he always keeps in mind that as a soldier of Uncle Ho, he is trusted by his comrades and considered a "leader," so he must be able to say what he means and do what he says. He always strives to complete any task he undertakes. In the movements launched by the Veterans Association, Mr. Van is always a pioneer, readily sharing his production experience, helping members in need, and building trust with his comrades and the people.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Phuoc, Chairman of the Veterans Association of An Tuong Ward (Tuyen Quang), said that the Association currently has nearly 50 economic development models. Over 70% of member households have a relatively high income, while the rest are average-income households; there are no poor members. Veterans and disabled soldiers like Mr. Nguyen Van Van have demonstrated strong will and determination, overcoming difficulties and hardships to boost production and business, develop the economy, and improve their lives. They are typical examples of the "Exemplary Veterans" and "Veterans Excelling in Economic Activities" movements in the ward. From developing his family's economy to his association work and patriotic emulation movements, disabled veteran Nguyen Van Van clearly shows the qualities and character of a soldier of Uncle Ho.
In the coming time, the ward will continue to identify and replicate many exemplary models of veterans excelling in economic activities within the association; thereby, encouraging members of the veterans' association to continue to uphold the spirit of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" and "disabled but not defeated" within the association...
The journey of veteran Nguyen Van Van, from a soldier on the border of the Fatherland to a wounded soldier returning to civilian life, is also a beautiful story of resilience, patriotism, and tireless dedication. These are also enduring values that contribute to spreading the patriotic emulation movement from the grassroots level, creating the strength of unity in the community today.
Source: https://baotintuc.vn/nguoi-tot-viec-tot/cau-chuyen-dep-ve-nghi-luc-va-tinh-than-cong-hien-20251223102944891.htm
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