Lighting up hope, soothing the pain of martyrs' families

Hoang Hop commune police took the martyrs' mothers to the gathering point to collect DNA samples.

During the two resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism and to fulfill international obligations, protecting the Fatherland's borders, hundreds of children of Hoang Hop commune, Hoang Hoa district went to the battlefield, directly fought and served in combat. Among them, 132 outstanding children heroically sacrificed on the battlefields. In addition to the number of martyrs who have been gathered and identified, there are still 101 martyrs whose identities have not been determined.

The implementation of DNA collection for relatives of unidentified martyrs is the first step in preparation for the journey to search for, identify and collect the remains of martyrs. This once again kindles hope to ease the pain of families whose loved ones died in the struggle for national independence.

To facilitate the collection of DNA samples for the martyrs' relatives, and to understand the thoughts and wishes of the families whose relatives have not yet been identified, Hoang Hop Commune Police quickly surveyed, reviewed and coordinated with relevant units to organize a shuttle bus to take the three martyrs' mothers to the DNA sample collection point.

This year, although she is 91 years old, the health and memory of mother Nguyen Thi Diep, in Thanh Minh village, Hoang Hop commune, have been greatly affected. Old age makes her forget many things, she can no longer remember the names of her children, she can no longer remember how many children she has, but when mentioning her first child who sacrificed at a very young age - Martyr Le Van Minh, her eyes are filled with sadness because the country has been peaceful and unified for more than 50 years but she still does not know where her son is resting. That is why when there was a DNA sample collection program to serve the work of searching and gathering martyrs, she was very happy and hopeful.

Provincial police gave gifts to mothers who are relatives of unidentified martyrs.

Like Diep's mother, Nguyen Thi Van's mother is 101 years old this year. Although her legs are too weak to walk, she is still very clear-minded. She said that the family has no mementos of her son, and she always hoped to live long enough to find his grave. Before the day she sent her son off to war, she persevered with her unwavering faith in her ideals.

For the mother of martyr Pham Thi Tuan, 95 years old, during the entire conversation, every time she mentioned her son who heroically sacrificed, she choked up and could not speak. Even though more than half a century has passed, she still misses her son. Hearing the news that the police officers came down to take her to get a DNA sample, it kindled a glimmer of hope to find her son after many years of waiting in agony and longing. She also told them with an extremely proud voice about the time when the whole family participated in the resistance war, her husband, children and herself all followed the Party's ideals, determined to die for the Fatherland. The whole group fell silent, sympathizing with their mother and admiring the heart of a resilient and indomitable Vietnamese mother.

The war has long gone, but the emotional wounds and memories that have accompanied the martyrs’ families over the years will be hard to erase. At this “rare” age, mothers always wish that before they pass away, they will have the opportunity to bring their children’s remains home to reunite, burn incense on the grave with their full identities.

Mai Ha (Contributor)

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/thap-len-niem-hy-vong-xoa-diu-noi-dau-cho-cac-gia-dinh-liet-si-248777.htm