Former President Tran Duc Luong rests at the foot of Dong Bo mountain

General Secretary To Lam andPresident Luong Cuong carry the coffin of former President Tran Duc Luong to the hearse - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

Comrade Tran Duc Luong is one of the key leaders of the Party and State, always upholding the spirit of responsibility, being exemplary and preserving solidarity and unity within the Party, having a democratic and scientific working style; always putting the interests of the Party and the nation above all, having an exemplary lifestyle, respected and loved by comrades, compatriots and international friends.

President Luong Cuong

Earlier in the morning, at the National Funeral Home , No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi, a memorial service was held for former President Tran Duc Luong.

A life of constant dedication

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh, head of the National Funeral Organizing Committee, presided over the memorial service, saying, "Today, in infinite sorrow, we gather here to send comrade Tran Duc Luong, former President, to his final resting place."

In his eulogy, President Luong Cuong stated: Comrade Tran Duc Luong, former member of the Politburo , former President - a leader with many great contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation, has left us forever.

"With 88 years of age, 65 years of Party membership and more than 50 years of revolutionary activities, comrade Tran Duc Luong has constantly strived to devote all his efforts to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and nation, for the happiness of the people," said President Luong Cuong.

After a lifetime of contributions to the country, former President Tran Duc Luong finally returned home on the final journey of his life.

At noon on May 25, the hearse carrying the coffin of former President Tran Duc Luong crossed Tra Khuc 2 bridge and entered the center of Quang Ngai city.

Many people stood along the road to bid farewell to the outstanding son of the homeland of An mountain and Tra river.

Ms. Binh (Quang Ngai City) led her child standing on Highway 1 (passing Tam Thuong wharf) bowing to the funeral procession.

"I brought my child out to see off Uncle Luong, a simple and approachable President who has made many contributions to the country. Quang Ngai people always love and have sincere feelings for him and his family," said Ms. Binh.

Among the people standing along the highway to see off former President Tran Duc Luong were many young people. Thu Hoai (18 years old, Quang Ngai City) said:

"My friends and I know that today, Uncle Tran Duc Luong is being laid to rest in his hometown of Pho Khanh. We don't have the opportunity to go there in person, so we stand here to greet him. Leaders like Uncle Luong will help young people like me love our nation's history more."

Along Highway 1 (through Quang Ngai), wherever the funeral procession went, people stood on both sides of the road, solemnly sending off the body.

The wife of former President Tran Duc Luong and his family sadly bid him farewell at the burial site at the foot of Dong Bo mountain, Pho Khanh commune, Duc Pho town, Quang Ngai - Photo: TRAN MAI

Farewell to the excellent son of heroic Pho Khanh

At nearly 3 p.m. on May 25, the hearse carrying the coffin of former President Tran Duc Luong arrived at his hometown of Pho Khanh. Right at the turnoff from National Highway 1 to the cemetery at the foot of Dong Bo Mountain, thousands of people stood crowded the path, their eyes filled with sorrow.

The road, more than 2km long, was packed with people, walking one after another towards the mountain. Even though it was sunny, the old people did not mind. Mr. Chin Hoang was breathing heavily as he climbed the slope, saying, "Uncle Luong spent his whole life serving the country and the people. It's nothing for us to walk 2km to visit him."

Solemn music resounded, and the coffin of the former President returned to the motherland. At that moment, the family cried bitterly; many people were silent, their eyes following the last moments of a man devoted to the country and the people.

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh stated that in recent days, the State funeral of former President Tran Duc Luong has received the respect and infinite condolences of leaders of the Party , State, Vietnam Fatherland Front, compatriots, comrades and international friends.

Up to now, the funeral organizing committee and family have carefully completed the organization of the visitation, memorial service, and farewell to him to his final resting place.

"May the soul of comrade Tran Duc Luong, former President, rest in eternal peace. Farewell comrade Tran Duc Luong," said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

Ms. Cuc (Pho Khanh commune) and her mother stood waiting outside (about 200m from the funeral) and shared: "My mother is old, but she said she had to wait to visit Uncle Luong. He has made many great contributions to the country, so waiting a little bit is not difficult or tiring."

The afternoon gradually faded, the sunlight disappeared behind Dong Bo mountain, the funeral rites were over. Yet many people still came to the grave. At this time, they leisurely lit incense and remembered an outstanding son of this land...

Thanks from the Funeral Committee and family of former President Tran Duc Luong

On May 25, right after the funeral, the Funeral Committee and the family of former President Tran Duc Luong expressed their gratitude. The full text is as follows:

The Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Funeral Committee and the family of comrade Tran Duc Luong, former member of the Politburo, former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, sincerely thank:

- Compatriots, comrades;

- Veteran revolutionary cadres;

- Scholars, intellectuals, religious dignitaries;

- Central and local agencies and organizations;

- People's armed forces;

- Party Committee, government, people of Hanoi city, Ho Chi Minh city, Quang Ngai province;

- Leaders of countries, diplomatic missions, international organizations and friends;

- Central and local news agencies and press;

Sent condolences, sent wreaths, attended the funeral, memorial service, and burial ceremony of comrade Tran Duc Luong, former member of the Politburo, former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

FUNERAL COMMITTEE

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