Returning to this land to carry out civilian outreach work, the officers and soldiers of Regiment 841 not only brought shovels, picks, and construction materials, but also the deep affection of the Ho Chi Minh Army for the people in the flood-stricken area.

The small road leading to the home of Ms. Le Thi So in My Son village, Cam Due commune, became muddy and slippery after the flood. Ms. So is a former volunteer youth worker, classified as a poor household, living alone, elderly, and in poor health. Her children work far away, and all the burdens of making a living and overcoming the consequences of the natural disaster fall on her frail shoulders. The recent flood caused landslides in her yard, peeling paint on her walls, and damp floors, making her already difficult life even harder.

The footsteps of the soldiers rekindled hope in the flood-stricken area of ​​Cam Due.

Knowing the situation, the officers and soldiers of Regiment 841 chose Mrs. So's family as one of the priority areas for assistance. From early morning, each task force was present, some mixing concrete, others shoveling sand, some pouring concrete for the yard, others reinforcing the house walls, and clearing away the remaining mud and debris. Amidst the cold after the flood, sweat mixed with mud, but the faces of the young soldiers still shone with optimistic and warm smiles.

Watching her yard gradually dry up and become more stable hour by hour, Mrs. Sờ was deeply moved: “I never thought that at this age, during the most difficult times, I would receive such dedicated care and help from the soldiers. They worked tirelessly, treating the people's affairs as their own…” The tears rolling down the weathered face of this former youth volunteer were the truest testament to the value of the bond between the military and the people.

It wasn't just Mrs. Sờ's family; during their time in Cẩm Duệ, officers and soldiers of Regiment 841 fanned out to many villages, helping people clean up their houses, repair damaged infrastructure, clear drainage ditches, and sanitize the environment after the flood. Every action, big or small, stemmed from a sense of responsibility and deep affection for the people.

For soldiers, post-flood civilian outreach is not simply a assigned task, but a command from the heart. Helping people rebuild their homes is also about rebuilding trust; repairing the yard for a poor family is also contributing to laying a solid foundation for the strong bond between the military and the people.

The floods will eventually pass, the water will recede, but what remains in Cam Due is the image of soldiers standing side-by-side with the people in times of hardship. The calloused handshakes, the hurried meals shared in the still-wet courtyards, the choked-up words of gratitude… all have woven together a picture steeped in compassion and solidarity.

The warm bond between the military and the people after the floods isn't about grand gestures, but begins with simple, sincere actions. In Cam Due today, that sentiment is spreading, giving people the motivation to overcome difficulties, stabilize their lives, and confidently move forward—where the image of Uncle Ho's soldiers is always present, accompanying and protecting them.

Text and photos: PHAN TRONG NGHIA

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/nuoi-duong-van-hoa-bo-doi-cu-ho/nhung-buoc-chan-bo-doi-thap-lai-niem-tin-noi-vung-lu-cam-due-1017599