A gesture from the heart

The war is long over, but gratitude remains. In Ca Mau, a land rich in revolutionary traditions, the work of honoring those who contributed to the revolution is carried out not only through policies, but also through the heartfelt feelings and responsibilities of all levels of government, sectors, and the community. Gifts, visits, and compassionate homes have warmed the hearts of wounded soldiers, sick soldiers, and relatives of martyrs, contributing to the spread of the principle of "drinking water, remembering the source."

• Provincial leaders express gratitude to families of policy beneficiaries and those who have rendered meritorious services.
• Visiting and giving gifts to people who have rendered meritorious services in Tran Van Thoi commune.
• Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee visits and presents gifts to people with meritorious services in Vinh Loi commune.
• Upholding traditions and paying tribute to former provincial leaders and meritorious individuals.

Heartwarming moments for the families of those who have rendered meritorious service.

Fifty years have passed since her husband and son successively sacrificed their lives for the cause of national liberation, yet Heroic Vietnamese Mother Nguyen Thi Le (91 years old, Long Thanh hamlet, Phuoc Long commune) silently calls for her husband and son to return through the fragrant incense sticks.

Mother Nguyen Thi Le's husband, Vo Van Nay (alias Nam Thanh), joined the revolution in 1945 in Battalion 307. In 1969, he held the position of District Party Committee member and Head of the Propaganda Department of Hong Dan District, and bravely sacrificed his life in 1972. Their son, Vo Van Roi (born in 1956), joined the revolution in 1970 in Battalion U Minh 2 ( Ca Mau province) and died in 1973. His remains were not found and reburied until 1979.

Comrade Ho Thanh Thuy, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, visited and presented gifts to express gratitude to Vietnamese Heroic Mother Nguyen Thi Le.

Mother Le herself was wholeheartedly committed to the revolution. From being the head of the Women's Supply Team, the head of the Women's National Salvation Team, to working in military mobilization, she was later captured and imprisoned by the enemy. After liberation, she continued working at the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province, and as the Vice President of the Women's Association of Hong Dan district until her retirement. Even now, despite her advanced age, her memory remains sharp. She often tells her children and grandchildren about the heroic years of fighting the enemy, the sacrifices and losses of the nation and loved ones to regain independence and freedom for her descendants to enjoy today.

" I am very happy that every year during holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year), the local authorities send people to visit, give gifts, and inquire about my health. In addition, they provide a lot of support to my family, both in terms of daily life and morale. My relatives and I are very touched," said Mother of Vietnamese Heroic Martyrs Nguyen Thi Le happily.

Due to unfavorable economic conditions in his hometown, Mr. Ngo Van Tot (95 years old, Binh Le hamlet, Vinh Phuoc commune) and his son and daughter-in-law have been living in Ho Chi Minh City for over 20 years. Mr. Tot was born into a family with a long revolutionary tradition, and he himself spent a considerable amount of time sheltering and protecting revolutionary cadres. In recognition of his contributions, the local authorities have undertaken many activities to support him and his family.

Mr. Tot said emotionally, "Although I don't live in my hometown, the local authorities still regularly contact me to inquire about my living conditions and health. They always send me gifts on holidays like April 30th, September 2nd, or Tet (Lunar New Year). Most touching is that recently, the local authorities provided over 120 square meters of land and 70 million VND to build a house of compassion so that my family can settle down and make a living in our homeland."

Comrade Nguyen Minh Luan, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, visited and presented gifts to war invalid To Thi Nhanh (Hamlet 2, Thoi Binh commune).

Ensure full compliance with regulations and policies.

Throughout two protracted wars of resistance, the army and people of Ca Mau made immense contributions to the cause of national liberation and reunification. Thousands of outstanding individuals bravely sacrificed their lives, leaving a glorious mark on the nation's history. Currently, the province has recognized and manages approximately 185,000 records of people who rendered meritorious services to the revolution and their relatives; the number of people receiving regular allowances is over 21,681, with monthly allowance payments exceeding 60 billion VND. Among them are 71 living Vietnamese Heroic Mothers and 120 war invalids with a disability rate of 81% or higher.

Mr. Ngo Vu Thang, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, said: "Deeply grateful for the great sacrifices and contributions of previous generations for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, the Party Committee, government, and people of Ca Mau province always remember the principle of 'drinking water, remembering the source'. The entire province prioritizes caring for the lives of policy beneficiary families, meritorious people, and their relatives through many practical and humane activities. These include providing care for Vietnamese Heroic Mothers; caring for the relatives of martyrs; establishing a Gratitude Fund, giving savings accounts as tokens of gratitude; building new houses and repairing existing ones; prioritizing enrollment in vocational training and job placement; supporting preferential loans for production and business..."

On holidays, Tet (Lunar New Year), and July 27th every year, the province organizes delegations to visit and present gifts to families entitled to preferential policies; and organizes delegations of officials to visit martyrs' cemeteries and historical sites commemorating the heroic sacrifices of martyrs... Through these actions, to date, 100% of families entitled to preferential policies and those who have rendered meritorious services have a living standard equal to or higher than the average living standard of the local people.

Comrade Nguyen Binh Tan, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial Internal Affairs Committee, along with local authorities, presented gifts to war invalid Pham Quoc Viet (Choi Moi hamlet, Dinh Thanh commune).

In Ca Mau, the care for war veterans and their families is not only fully implemented but also spread through many practical movements and activities by all levels, sectors, and the community. Many meaningful programs such as "Meals with Mother," medical examinations and treatment, donating gardens and fish ponds as acts of kindness, repairing and lighting candles of gratitude at martyrs' cemeteries, and providing labor support for building houses of gratitude are regularly maintained. Businesses also actively contribute by providing care for Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, supporting house construction, giving gifts during holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year), and prioritizing the employment of children of war invalids and martyrs.

A highlight in recent times in the work of showing gratitude and appreciation is the implementation of the housing support program for people who have rendered meritorious services to the revolution and relatives of martyrs. To date, the province has supported and completed the construction of 9,594 houses, with a total cost of over 470 billion VND.

The profound and timely attention of local authorities and the community serves as a strong source of encouragement and moral support for war veterans and their families. It is noteworthy that these families consistently uphold and promote revolutionary traditions, setting a good example in implementing the Party and State's policies and guidelines, striving for progress, and encouraging their families to actively participate in building a more civilized, prosperous, and beautiful homeland.

Tu Quyen

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