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

General Secretary To Lam and President Luong Cuong escort the coffin of former President Tran Duc Luong to the funeral carriage - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

Comrade Tran Duc Luong was one of the key leaders of the Party and State, always upholding a sense of responsibility, setting a good example, and maintaining unity and cohesion within the Party. He had a democratic and scientific working style; always placing the interests of the Party and the nation above all else, and living an exemplary life, earning the respect and affection of his comrades, fellow citizens, and international friends.

President Luong Cuong

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

A life of unwavering dedication

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh, head of the National Funeral Organizing Committee, presided over the memorial service, saying, "Today, in boundless sorrow, we gather here to bid farewell to Comrade Tran Duc Luong, former President of Vietnam, as he is laid to rest."

In his eulogy, President Luong Cuong stated: Comrade Tran Duc Luong, former member of the Politburo , former President - a leader who made immense contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation - has passed away.

"With 88 years of life, 65 years of Party membership, and over 50 years of revolutionary activity, Comrade Tran Duc Luong has continuously strived to dedicate himself wholeheartedly to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation, for the happiness of the people," said President Luong Cuong.

After a lifetime of contributing to the nation, former President Tran Duc Luong finally returned to his homeland in the final journey of his life.

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

A large crowd of people lined the roadside to bid farewell to the outstanding son of the homeland of Mount Ấn and the Trà River.

Ms. Binh (from Quang Ngai City) stood with her young child on National Highway 1 (the section passing through Tam Thuong wharf) and bowed to the funeral procession.

"I brought my children along to bid farewell to President Luong, a humble and approachable leader who made many contributions to the country. The people of Quang Ngai have always cherished and held him and his family in genuine affection," said Ms. Binh.

Among the crowds lining the highway to bid farewell to former President Tran Duc Luong were many young people. Thu Hoai (18 years old, Quang Ngai City) said:

"My friends and I knew that today we were bringing Uncle Tran Duc Luong back to his hometown of Pho Khanh for his final resting place. We couldn't make it in person, so we stood here to pay our respects. Leaders like Uncle Luong will help young people like me to cherish our nation's history even more."

Along National Highway 1 (through Quang Ngai), wherever the funeral procession went, people could be seen standing on both sides of the road, solemnly bidding farewell.

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

Farewell to the outstanding son of the heroic Pho Khanh.

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

The road, over 2km long, was packed with people, all heading towards the mountain. Despite the scorching sun, the elderly didn't mind. Mr. Chin Hoang, panting as he climbed the slope, said, "Uncle Luong dedicated his whole life to the country and its people; walking 2km to pay our respects is nothing compared to that."

The solemn music resounded as the coffin of the former President returned to the embrace of Mother Earth. In that moment, the family wept uncontrollably; many citizens fell silent, their eyes fixed on the final moments of a man who had devoted himself wholeheartedly to the nation and its people.

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

To date, the funeral organizing committee and the family have meticulously completed the arrangements for the wake, memorial service, and farewell ceremony, sending him to his final resting place.

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

Ms. Cúc (from Phổ Khánh commune), who was waiting outside with her mother (about 200m from the funeral ceremony), shared: "My mother is also elderly, but she said we had to wait to pay our respects to Uncle Lương. He made many great contributions to the country, so waiting a little while is not a hardship or a tiring experience."

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

Words of gratitude from the Funeral Committee and the family of former President Tran Duc Luong.

On May 25th, immediately 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 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 Politburo member and former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, sincerely thank:

- Fellow countrymen and comrades;

- To the veteran revolutionary cadres;

- Distinguished scholars, intellectuals, and religious leaders;

- Central and local agencies and organizations;

- The People's Armed Forces;

- The Party Committee, government, and people of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Quang Ngai province;

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

- Central and local news agencies and press organizations;

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

FUNERAL COMMITTEE

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