Delegation of Vietnam Journalists Association offers incense at Truong Bon National Historical Relic Site

During the resistance war against the US imperialists, National Highway 15A - where Truong Bon is located - was a particularly important strategic location, connecting the North - South traffic arteries. Truong Bon became the fire coordinate in the escalating bombings of the US imperialists in the North of our country to cut off the traffic artery transporting human resources and materials to support the southern battlefield.

The delegation held a memorial service for the souls of 1,240 outstanding people who fell on the legendary Truong Bon road.

From 1964 to 1968, the US Air Force dropped nearly 19,000 bombs of all kinds and tens of thousands of missiles on Truong Bon, destroying 211 villages along the route in an attempt to destroy Truong Bon and destroy an important traffic artery. Here, 1,240 officers and soldiers fought bravely and sacrificed heroically; including the heroic sacrifice of 13 youth volunteers of the "Steel Squad" of the 317th Youth Volunteer Company, Team 65, the General Youth Volunteer Team to fight against the US and save the country, Nghe An province.

The delegation listened to the staff of Truong Bon Relic Site Management Board explain the history of the heroic struggle of the heroic martyrs at Truong Bon "Fire Coordinates" and the sacrifice of 13 youth volunteers of the "Steel Squad".

Offering fresh flower baskets and incense sticks to the heroic martyrs, the delegates of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Journalists Association and the Journalists Associations of 19 provinces in the Central and Central Highlands regions expressed their respect, admiration and deep gratitude to the outstanding children who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, for the happiness of the people. The delegation pledged to continue the revolutionary source to strive for creativity and innovation in their work, contributing to promoting the development of each locality and the country.

Delegates respectfully expressed their deep gratitude for the heroic sacrifice of the martyrs.

Offering flowers and incense to commemorate the souls of 1,240 heroic martyrs on the legendary Truong Bon route, the delegates respectfully expressed their deep gratitude for the heroic sacrifices of the martyrs for the country's peace and development today; praying for the souls of the heroic martyrs to rest in peace and eternal life, forever living with the nation; blessing the country with prosperity and the people with happiness.

The delegation took a souvenir photo at Chung Son Temple.

The delegation also visited Chung Son Temple in Kim Lien Commune, Nam Dan District to offer flowers and incense to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh and his ancestors.

Some pictures at the ceremony:

Tran Phong - Son Hai

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