Memorial service for martyrs in Ia Boong commune

Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich (second from left) offers incense to martyrs

Attending the memorial service were comrade Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Provincial Steering Committee 515; leaders of a number of provincial departments and branches; and leaders and people of Ia Boong commune.

Accordingly, the memorial service was held according to Buddhist rituals, with the wish to pray for the souls of the heroic martyrs to be liberated and rest in eternal peace.

Delegates, armed forces and people of Ia Boong commune offered incense, commemorated and expressed deep gratitude for the sacrifices of the outstanding children who fell for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

In a solemn, sacred and emotional atmosphere, delegates, armed forces and people of Ia Boong commune offered incense and flowers to commemorate and express deep gratitude for the sacrifices of the outstanding children who fell for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

This is an opportunity for us to express our deep gratitude and appreciation to those who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland; at the same time, educate the tradition of patriotism and the morality of "When drinking water, remember its source" for today's young generation.

Immediately after the memorial service, the organizing committee moved the martyrs' remains to Chu Prong Martyrs' Cemetery.

Previously, from October 6 to October 20, based on information provided by the people, officers and soldiers of Team K52 coordinated with Ia Boong commune to search and collect 18 martyrs' remains in Ga village, Ia Boong commune. Some biological samples were handed over by the Provincial Military Command to the Military Forensic Institute, Military Medical Department for examination and identification. Initially, the Provincial Military Command determined that these were martyrs who died during the resistance war against the US, from 1960 to 1972.

Immediately after the memorial service, the organizing committee moved the martyrs' remains to Chu Prong Martyrs' Cemetery to prepare for the visitation, memorial service and burial of the martyrs' remains in the afternoon of the same day.