With unwavering loyalty to the Party and President Ho Chi Minh.

The couplet, "A grand house and spacious gates thanks to the Party - Warm clothes and full stomachs thanks to Uncle Ho," is proudly displayed in front of the entrance gate of Mr. Nguyen Van Phung's house in Cay Giang A hamlet, Long Dien commune. Mr. Phung, a nearly 100-year-old Party member with 75 years of Party membership, hangs prominently above his house. Above it is a picture of the beloved Uncle Ho along with the inscriptions: "Long live Uncle Ho," and "Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom."

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The impressive entrance gate leading to Mr. Phung's house reflects his love and faith in the Party and President Ho Chi Minh.

Mr. Phung's house sits peacefully in a spacious garden in Cay Giang A hamlet, Long Dien commune. Anyone passing by is delighted to admire the impressive archway, where he expresses his love for the Party and President Ho Chi Minh. The simple gate reflects the heartfelt devotion of a Southerner to President Ho Chi Minh and the unwavering loyalty of a senior Party member. When asked about this unique archway, Mr. Phung explained that he personally conceived, designed, and guided his descendants in its construction. For him, having such a gate serves as a reminder and an education for himself, his family, his descendants, and even his neighbors. It encourages everyone to understand and cherish the peace and independence we enjoy today, and to live, work, and do whatever they do, following President Ho Chi Minh's example and living in a way worthy of our ancestors.

Mr. Nguyen Van Phung, born in 1927, has just turned 99, but he still looks healthy and sharp-minded. He still attends Party branch meetings when possible, watches television, and listens to the daily news. His children, grandchildren, and acquaintances who need his opinion or advice on work or the Party are always enthusiastically shared by him. He is especially fond of telling stories about President Ho Chi Minh to his children and grandchildren. For him, guiding his children and grandchildren to abide by the law, wholeheartedly follow the Party, and live and learn from the example of the great President Ho Chi Minh is his greatest source of pride; it is also his ideal and the guiding principle for his revolutionary path.

Mr. Nguyen Van Phung, from Cay Giang A hamlet, Long Dien commune, a nearly 100-year-old Party member with 75 years of Party membership, still enthusiastically recounts stories about President Ho Chi Minh.

From a young age, he chose to follow the revolutionary path of 1945-1946, starting as a militiaman and guerrilla fighter in the hamlets, often staying in the swamps and marshes, from Hung My to Rach Goc, until he was assigned the task of direct struggle by the revolution. Wherever he was assigned, he successfully completed his mission. Because he understood clearly that only by following the revolution, following the Party, and listening to President Ho Chi Minh could he find happiness, have food and clothing, and send his children to school.

From wartime to peacetime, regardless of his duties, Party member Nguyen Van Phung has always remained steadfast and grateful to the Party , following the example of Uncle Ho in his endeavors. Even now, despite his advanced age, whenever anyone talks to him about the Party or Uncle Ho, his face and eyes sparkle with joy.

We visited him at his home one May afternoon. Meeting the revolutionary journalists, Mr. Phung was overjoyed, as if reliving his working days. He recounted all sorts of stories, from his youthful battles and career paths to his current retirement, but the common thread running through his life was unwavering loyalty to the Party. It was evident that, despite his advanced age, this 75-year-old Party member still cherished his love for his homeland, his faith in the Party, and the unwavering belief in the ultimate victory of the revolutionary path.

His children are all Party members and work in various places; some have now reached retirement age. However, imbued with his philosophy, Mr. Phung's children and grandchildren understand that they must strive to improve themselves, study hard, and live up to the trust their father placed in them throughout his life.

In his modest home, Mr. Phung dedicates a space to display a picture of Uncle Ho – the beloved Father of the Nation. On the anniversary of Uncle Ho's death, his family usually prepares a feast to offer to the ancestors, so that the children and grandchildren can gather together. He also displays many photos of himself visiting Uncle Ho's mausoleum, along with commemorative photos of occasions when provincial leaders came to his house to present him with Party badges.

Comrade Nguyen Nam Quan, Secretary of the Long Dien Commune Party Committee, regularly visits, wishes Mr. Phung good health, and gives him gifts on every holiday and Tet (Lunar New Year).

Having dedicated his entire life to the revolution and endured the hardships of war, Mr. Phung stated that, more than anyone else, he deeply understands the value of peace, independence, and the life we ​​have today. In particular, his love and respect for President Ho Chi Minh is evident throughout his living room, creating a solemn, warm, and heartfelt atmosphere filled with affection and faith in the Party and President Ho Chi Minh.

For Mr. Phung, it was not only a matter of respect but also a spiritual anchor throughout his life of revolutionary activity. Now advanced in age, his faith and love for the Party and President Ho Chi Minh remain unwavering. As we parted ways with him, we did not forget his words of advice: In revolutionary activities, regardless of the era, you must strive to live with integrity, love your homeland and country, preserve the revolutionary traditions of the nation, and always be grateful to the Party, to President Ho Chi Minh, and to the generations who sacrificed themselves to win independence, freedom, and a prosperous life for today and tomorrow.

Kim Phuong - Ngoc Tham

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