Silently searching for the names of fallen soldiers.

TPO - Amidst the scorching heat reaching 40 degrees Celsius in Ha Tinh, officers, soldiers, and functional forces are still diligently carrying out the work of collecting DNA samples from the graves of unidentified martyrs. Each task not only serves the identification process but also ignites hope of finding the names of the martyrs.

Báo Tiền Phong•24/06/2026

As part of the 500-day campaign to intensify the search, collection, and identification of the remains of fallen soldiers, on June 24th, the Steering Committee for the Search, Collection, and Identification of the Remains of Fallen Soldiers in Ha Tinh province, in coordination with the Department of Internal Affairs and the People's Committee of Duc Tho commune, organized the collection of DNA samples from 24 unidentified graves of fallen soldiers at the Duc Tho Martyrs' Cemetery.

Here, the authorities are divided into several specialized teams, including: a general command and control team; a sampling and data digitization team; a team for excavating, relocating the remains of fallen soldiers, and restoring their graves; and a team for ensuring security and order.

For the 24 unidentified martyrs' graves, each grave has been assigned a unique identification code, and the data has been fully recorded and digitized. Every location and piece of information on the tombstones is carefully updated to ensure absolute accuracy, effectively serving the process of DNA tracing and analysis in the future.

Once the graves are photographed and digitized into the system, the Martyrs' Remains Collection Team of the Ha Tinh Provincial Military Command will proceed to open the graves according to the prescribed technical procedures. The entire process is closely monitored and fully documented to ensure absolute safety and prevent any disturbance or loss of remains or related artifacts.

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Today, under the scorching sun reaching approximately 40 degrees Celsius, the officers and staff in the teams persevered in carrying out their duties. The harsh weather conditions made the work even more arduous and difficult, but they remained on-site, working with the highest sense of responsibility and dedication, striving to complete each assigned task.

Major Hoang Xuan Dieu, a staff member of the team responsible for collecting the remains of fallen soldiers under the Military Command of Ha Tinh province, said that in the scorching heat, sometimes reaching 40 degrees Celsius, the work at the site was very difficult and arduous. However, with a sense of responsibility, the officers and soldiers remained steadfast, carefully carrying out each task according to procedure. According to Major Hoang Xuan Dieu, each operation requires meticulousness and absolute precision. “This is a sacred and noble task, not only a responsibility but also an expression of gratitude to the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland,” Major Hoang Xuan Dieu shared.

Despite the urgent nature of the work, every step and stage was carried out carefully and meticulously. In the photo: Lieutenant Colonel Tran Van Son - Team Leader of the Fallen Soldiers' Remains Collection Team (Hanoi Provincial Military Command), respectfully lights incense at the graves before proceeding with excavation and DNA sample collection.

After excavation, the small ceramic urn containing the remains of the fallen soldier was solemnly placed in a glass case, draped with the national flag, and taken to the area for biological sample collection. The entire process took place in a solemn atmosphere, demonstrating deep respect and gratitude for the heroic martyrs.

Colonel Nguyen Ha, Deputy Head of Political Affairs of the Ha Tinh Provincial Military Command, stated that the 500-day campaign to search for, collect, and identify the remains of fallen soldiers is of special importance, contributing to the early identification and search for relatives of fallen soldiers whose information is still incomplete. This is a key task for the 2026-2027 period, leading up to the 80th anniversary of the Day of War Invalids and Martyrs (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2027). Units aim to complete DNA sampling in 2026, before August 30th.

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