Uncle Ho's bodyguard was moved when witnessing the historic parade in Ba Dinh.

Mr. Le Binh waved the Party flag and the national flag as the parade passed the stage. Photo: Le Thuong - Tuan Anh

On the afternoon of September 2, speaking with a reporter from Lao Dong Newspaper, a representative of Mr. Le Binh's family said that he was satisfied when he was able to go directly to Ba Dinh Square to watch the parade. 80th anniversary of National Day

When the parade passed the grandstand, he waved the Party and national flags. He was moved and tearful when he heard Uncle Ho's voice reading the Declaration of Independence in Ba Dinh Square and when he heard General Secretary To Lam deliver the commemorative speech, a family representative said.

Being present at Ba Dinh Square and receiving the attention and care of the Hanoi Police force, Mr. Le Binh's health was guaranteed throughout the event. He witnessed the entire historic ceremony and was very excited.

Mr. Le Binh at the historic Ba Dinh Square, the morning of September 2. Photo: Le Thuong

Mr. Le Binh is the character in the article: "Uncle Ho's bodyguard and the special gift on the occasion of the 80th National Day" in Lao Dong Newspaper and many articles in press agencies in recent days.

Mr. Le Binh was born in 1927 in Thanh Chuong ( Nghe An ). His whole life was devoted to the Revolution.

In 1945, he participated in seizing power in his hometown Thanh Chuong, Nghe An from the Japanese and French. Four years later, he volunteered to join the National Guard, becoming a soldier of Regiment 57, Division 304.

Mr. Le Binh met with veterans before the parade on Ba Dinh Square on the morning of September 2, 2025. Photo: Le Thuong

After that, the soldier from Nghe An participated in the Dien Bien Phu liberation campaign (1954). In October 1954, he and his unit returned to liberate and take over the capital.

A year later, Mr. Binh was selected to become a soldier of Regiment 600, Guard Command, Ministry of Public Security, with the duty of protecting the Party and President Ho Chi Minh.

Mr. Le Binh spent many years as a bodyguard for President Ho Chi Minh.

In 1958, Mr. Le Binh was awarded the First Class Victory Medal by General Vo Nguyen Giap.

In March 1963, he was awarded the Glorious Soldier Medal, 3rd class, by President Ho Chi Minh for his service in the Vietnam People's Army.

In 1985, he was awarded the First Class Resistance Medal.

Electronic Warfare soldiers parade at Ba Dinh Square on the morning of September 2. Photo: Tuan Anh

Mr. Le Ngoc Thuong, the eldest son of Mr. Le Binh, said that for the past few months, he has been looking forward to directly watching the parade at Ba Dinh Square.

"My father has been involved with the revolution all his life, so he doesn't want to miss this parade. These past few days, he has been sitting in front of the TV watching programs related to the parade, counting the days until the big event," said Mr. Thuong.

Although worried about his health, his children and grandchildren prepared together to satisfy him.

A month ago, Mr. Le Ha - the second son of Mr. Le Binh took his father to see a doctor and get a health consultation to prepare carefully.

After careful preparation, at 4am on August 30, Mr. Le Binh was taken by his children and grandchildren to the parade rehearsal.

The image of a 98-year-old man with white hair sitting and watching the parade rehearsal was reported by the press and moved many people.

On August 31, Mr. Binh received an invitation from the General Secretary's Office to attend the September 2 ceremony at Ba Dinh Square.

Sharing with reporters on the afternoon of August 31, Mr. Binh said that at the age of 98, this is probably his last chance to witness a large-scale military parade, a historic moment for the country.

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