General Vo Nguyen Giap's daughter: 'Parents' wishes have come true'

'So the old words that my parents told me and their wishes have come true, the whole family feels really relieved', Ms. Vo Hoa Binh , the eldest daughter of General Vo Nguyen Giap and his wife Dang Bich Ha, shared.

Ms. Vo Hoa Binh - Photo: DANH TRONG

On the afternoon of September 28, the memorial service for Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha - wife of General Vo Nguyen Giap - was solemnly held at the National Funeral House with the participation of many relatives, friends and colleagues.

The greatest happiness in Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha's life is being associated with the General.

In the eulogy at the memorial service, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duc Son - Principal of Hanoi Pedagogical University (where General Vo Nguyen Giap's wife used to work) - reviewed the work and contributions of Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha.

As a cadre - party member, in any position, when at school, at work, or in research, she is always exemplary, dedicated, and excellent in completing all tasks assigned by the organization, always dedicated and responsible for her work.

According to Mr. Son, Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha is a woman with many special qualities, intelligent, highly educated, very modest, simple, and always close to everyone.

She was always by the General's side, loyal, steadfast, sharing the ups and downs of life and career with the eldest brother of the Vietnam People's Army, in war as well as in peace.

Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha and General Vo Nguyen Giap lived happily with their four children and devoted their love to Vo Hong Anh, the first daughter of martyr Nguyen Thi Quang Thai and the General.

Children and grandchildren walk around the coffin of Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha - Photo: DANH TRONG

She was a "special assistant", silently and quietly helping her husband research, synthesize news, discuss historical issues with him, read books with him, arrange documents and help the General write memoirs, and translate his works into French.

As a kind, intelligent, and strong-willed woman, she volunteered to step back and take care of her family so that General Vo Nguyen Giap could focus on national and military affairs.

"She lived a simple life, devoted all her love to her family and shared her care and concern with those around her.

She and the General taught their children and grandchildren patriotism, the glorious traditions of the nation, gratitude for the sacrifices of compatriots and soldiers in the resistance wars; independence, responsibility, love of work, living simply and sincerely, being good citizens and useful to society," Mr. Nguyen Duc Son shared.

The memorial service for Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha was solemnly held - Photo: DANH TRONG

Mr. Son affirmed that the greatest happiness in Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha's life is being close to the General, being a solid supporter, taking care of the family,educating children and grandchildren, so that the General can wholeheartedly and wholeheartedly fulfill the important responsibilities assigned by Uncle Ho, the Party, the army, and the people, and complete the historical mission of the nation.

She lived a very pure and noble life...

"During their lifetime, the General and his wife's wish was to always be close to each other. In this sad moment, I would like to bid farewell to Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha as she returns to General Vo Nguyen Giap in Vung Chua - Yen Island after 11 years of separation. From now on, they will be together forever," Mr. Son expressed.

Family, colleagues, and relatives hold funeral ceremony for Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha - Photo: DANH TRONG

"The romantic, deep, and lasting love of parents"

On behalf of the family, Mrs. Vo Hoa Binh (eldest daughter of General Vo Nguyen Giap and his wife Dang Bich Ha) choked up: "The 15th day of the 8th lunar month this year is the day our family had a great separation - our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother - Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha has passed away...".

Mrs. Hoa Binh shared that the following days were the days when the whole family worked together to prepare for her and her grandparents’ funeral. The whole family felt empty, the moments of loss grew longer and longer, and the moments when they reminisced about the peaceful, happy days with their grandparents.

"At times like these, in addition to nostalgia, what stands out are the images and memories of the romantic, deep, and lasting love of our parents - General Vo Nguyen Giap and Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha," said Ms. Hoa Binh.

Mrs. Vo Hoa Binh shared that, sharing the same perspective and striving for the ideal of a peaceful and happy Vietnam, General Vo Nguyen Giap and his wife Dang Bich Ha have been together for more than 60 years.

Along with that, through many ups and downs of life, long years of war and days of national independence and freedom.

"During the time when our grandparents were apart, each of us felt their desire to always be together. That was even more profound during these days. So the old words that our parents told us and their wishes were fulfilled, and the whole family felt truly relieved," said Mrs. Vo Hoa Binh sadly.

Ms. Hoa Binh expressed her gratitude to the leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, ministries, sectors, organizations, people and international friends who came to see off Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha and expressed condolences to her family.

After the memorial service, Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha's coffin was loaded onto a vehicle and taken to Vung Chua - Yen Island (Quang Binh). The funeral of Associate Professor Dang Bich Ha will be held at 6am on September 29 here.

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