Hearing the news of Uncle Nguyen Phu Trong's passing, everywhere we feel heavy hearts.

Not only did the press agencies simultaneously change their interface to black and white, but many personal Facebook pages, Fanpages... also simultaneously changed to black, displaying the flag at half-mast to express condolences over the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

On his personal page, journalist Dinh Hien of the People's Police newspaper wrote: "For many people at this time, it feels like losing a loved one. Farewell, great communist! We are grateful to you!"

The comments below the status of journalist Dinh Hien have many words of condolence for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong: "Love you, a life devoted to the country and the people!"

“I respect and miss you so much”; “I feel so sad when I hear about your passing!”; “I respect and admire you! A leader who devoted himself to the people”…

On their personal Facebook pages, many people posted photos of the General Secretary on a black and white background with mournful status lines: “Farewell to the true Communist.” Many Fanpages were filled with photos of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong with a gentle, simple smile.

Comments below those dear images were filled with condolences for the passing of the General Secretary. Many chat groups lit up with messages like: "So sad, my friend", "So sad, everyone".

In the status lines on social networks, many people also expressed their “hope for his peaceful rest”. Someone wrote: “A great man for the people. I deeply miss him, I hope he rests in peace. A peaceful sleep because he devoted himself to the red-blooded, yellow-skinned Vietnamese nation until the last moments of his life”.

Many personal Facebook pages have flags at half-mast on their profile pictures to express their condolences at the passing of a great personality.

Many comments were written in verses, expressing respect for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Someone wrote: "His figure gradually disappears behind the sunset/ His heart is still red there/ His love for the Fatherland always burns/ He is wholeheartedly devoted to the country!/ I respectfully bow to bid farewell to Uncle Nguyen Phu Trong."

Commenting on the VietNamNet newspaper article: “8 special points about the life and career of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong”, many readers also expressed their respect and sorrow at his passing.

Readers wrote: “General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong - a leader with both talent and virtue... talented, dedicated, dedicated... determined, strong, modest, simple... devoted to the people, without personal gain... It is truly sad to hear of his passing, my condolences to Mr. Trong's family. Goodbye, Uncle."

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nghe-tin-bac-nguyen-phu-trong-mat-khap-noi-thay-long-buon-nang-triu-2303955.html