These veterans live exemplary lives, following President Ho's example.

Returning to civilian life, these veterans continue to uphold the qualities of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" through simple yet meaningful actions. For these former soldiers, learning from and following Uncle Ho's example is demonstrated through a sense of responsibility, exemplary conduct, and silent contributions to the community and their homeland.

Sharing with all one's heart

In 1977, at the age of 18, Mr. Nguyen Tho (from Dien Khanh commune) enlisted in the army, joining the 812th Regiment, 309th Division. After training, he was deployed to the border of Dak Lak province to fight Pol Pot, and later continued fighting in Dak Nong (now part of Lam Dong province). In December 1978, he followed his unit to the Indochina Crossroads and then to the Cambodian battlefield to perform international duties. During those arduous years of fighting, he and his comrades steadfastly held their ground and completed their assigned tasks. In October 1982, he was discharged from the army and returned to his hometown to begin building a new life.

Mr. Nguyen Tho was awarded the Third-Class Order of Military Merit by the President of Vietnam .

After getting married, Mr. Tho worked in the local community while also developing the economy to support his four children with his wife. From October 2004 to July 2025, he held various positions in the local Veterans Association, Red Cross Society, and Education Promotion Association. Throughout his 21 years of service, regardless of his position, he always upheld a high sense of responsibility, actively cared for and supported members, and spread the spirit of mutual assistance and compassion within the community.

Mr. Nguyen Tho (far right) presents gifts to people in difficult circumstances.

Mr. Nguyen Tho (on the right) shares about his family's fruit orchard model.

Having experienced hardship himself, Mr. Tho always wished to share and help those facing difficulties in life. He mobilized his relatives and descendants to join hands in helping those less fortunate. Over the past 10 years, his family has supported 150 households in Dien Khanh commune with a total amount of over 75 million VND. During the floods at the end of 2025, he raised 600 million VND, providing timely assistance to those affected. For his contributions, he has received numerous awards from the central and local levels, including the Third-Class Military Merit Medal awarded by the President; and a certificate of merit from the Veterans Association of the commune for outstanding achievements in implementing Directive No. 05 of the Politburo on promoting the study and emulation of Ho Chi Minh's thought, morality, and style over the past 10 years. Mr. Tho shared: "Following Uncle Ho's example, I always remind myself to speak less, do more, and do my best so that every action, no matter how small, is useful, contributing to sharing and bringing about better things for everyone."

Dedicated to the community

Responding to the call of the Fatherland, at the age of 18, Ms. Pham Thi Vinh (from Suoi Dau commune) volunteered to enlist in the army, becoming a soldier in the Ninh Hoa District Military Command (formerly). Later, she was sent for nursing training and worked at provincial infirmaries. As a military medic, Ms. Vinh quietly cared for and treated wounded and sick soldiers. Night shifts, gathering and distributing medicinal herbs, monitoring malaria symptoms in patients... these became unforgettable memories of her military life. She always treated patients like family, providing meticulous and dedicated care. Beyond treatment, she also talked to them, encouraged them, and helped alleviate their pain and maintain an optimistic spirit during their treatment at the infirmary. In June 1982, she was discharged from the army and returned to work as a nurse at a local agency. At that time, life was still difficult, and she and her husband worked while raising livestock and farming to support their family.

In her home, Mrs. Pham Thi Vinh dedicates a prominent corner to display the awards she has received.

After retiring in 2010, she continued to participate in local community work. As the Head of the Village Front Committee, the Head of the Veterans' Association in Tan Xuong 1 village (Suoi Dau commune), and a population collaborator, she always took the lead in all activities. She persistently visited each household to disseminate information and encourage the implementation of population policies, while actively calling for and mobilizing resources to support people in difficult circumstances. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she contributed to providing meals for the frontline workers, sharing the difficulties with those on the front lines of the fight against the pandemic.

Ms. Pham Thi Vinh is studying how to apply technology to support people more effectively.

In addition to actively participating in social work, Ms. Pham Thi Vinh also focuses on developing her family's economy.

Regardless of her position, she has always been enthusiastic and proactive in various movements and activities; she has successfully completed her assigned tasks and has been recognized and rewarded by all levels. Recently, she received a certificate of commendation from the Veterans Association of the commune for her outstanding achievements in the past 10 years of implementing Directive No. 05 of the Politburo on promoting the study and emulation of Ho Chi Minh's thought, morality, and style. With her prestige in the locality, she was recently elected as the Chairwoman of the Elderly Association of the commune. "As a soldier of Uncle Ho, I learn from him from the smallest things. These are practical actions that benefit everyone," Ms. Vinh confided.

Mr. Nguyen Van Day - Vice Chairman of the Provincial Veterans Association: In recent years, the study and emulation of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, ethics, and style have been implemented synchronously by all levels of the Veterans Association in the province, becoming increasingly in-depth and widespread among cadres and members. Local associations have implemented many practical activities; promoting exemplary roles and leading the way in local activities. As a result, many exemplary collectives and outstanding individuals have emerged, such as Mr. Nguyen Tho, Ms. Pham Thi Vinh, Mr. Le Bach Tung Linh... contributing to spreading meaningful actions and creating a positive effect on social life.

Contributing to building our homeland

In May 1978, Mr. Le Bach Tung Linh (from Van Thang commune) enlisted in the army. After training at Regiment 860 in Binh Dinh province (now Gia Lai province), he was assigned to Regiment 726 and then went with his unit to Cambodia to carry out international duties. Later, Regiment 726 was merged into Division 309. In April 1980, he was assigned to Battalion 41, Regiment 7704. During his participation in combat in the Cambodian battlefield, he was wounded twice and required hospital treatment. In December 1982, after completing his mission in Cambodia, he was discharged and returned to his hometown.

Mr. Le Bach Tung Linh has been awarded many prestigious honors, including the Third-Class Order of Military Merit.

Returning to his hometown, he earned a living as a fisherman, working the seas and enduring the elements to support his family. In 2000, he began participating in local community work, successively holding positions in the village, the Veterans Association, the Red Cross, and the Elderly Association. Throughout his 25 years of service, he has always upheld a high sense of responsibility and successfully completed his assigned tasks. Currently, he is the Head of the Veterans Association Branch in Quang Hoi 2 village, Van Thang commune. He and the members effectively maintain the "Veterans' Self-Managed Road" model and the local security and order team. Regardless of the weather, he visits each household to educate and remind people to protect the environment; participates in sweeping and maintaining the clean and beautiful roads. At the same time, he mobilizes people to help members, residents, and students in difficult circumstances. Mr. Linh shared: "I learn from Uncle Ho's simple things in life, taking the motto 'actions speak louder than words' as a guiding principle in everything I do to remind myself to live responsibly, work with a sincere heart, and wholeheartedly serve the people and my comrades."

Mr. Le Bach Tung Linh (on the left) encourages members to effectively implement veteran-led initiatives.

For his enduring contributions, he has been awarded many prestigious honors such as the Glorious Soldier Medal, the Third-Class Military Merit Medal; and has been commended by various levels for studying and following the ideology, ethics, and style of Ho Chi Minh… But for him, the greatest reward is the trust and affection of the people and his comrades after years of dedication and service.

CHAU TUONG

Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/hoc-tap-va-lam-theo-tam-guong-dao-duc-ho-chi-minh/202605/nhung-cuu-chien-binh-song-dep-theo-guong-bac-16734af/