Deeply moved upon hearing the news of Uncle Ho's passing.

In anticipation of the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birth (May 19, 1890 – May 19, 2025), Ms. Chu Thi Hang (pictured), 70 years old, from residential group No. 7, Que Ward, Kim Bang Town, emotionally shared with us: "When Uncle Ho passed away, I was in 7th grade at Dong Hoa Primary School, Kim Bang. Back then, I was still young, and a long time has passed, but I clearly remember that when we received the news of his death, Mr. Thanh gathered all the students in the schoolyard and, with a choked voice, announced that Uncle Ho had 'gone far away.' Hearing the sad news, all the students in the school were moved, and many burst into tears. Although we had never met Uncle Ho, in the hearts of students like us back then, our beloved Uncle Ho was very close, always caring and showing great affection for children and young people."

Following the five teachings of Uncle Ho – “Love the Fatherland, love your compatriots/Study well, work well/Be united, be disciplined/Maintain good hygiene/Be humble, honest, and courageous” – throughout her time in school, Ms. Hang always diligently studied and trained herself to be worthy of the title of "Good Child of Uncle Ho".

Deeply moved upon hearing the news of Uncle Ho's passing.

In 1972, answering the sacred call of the Fatherland, Ms. Hang enlisted in the army. After completing her training, she was sent to study nursing at the Military Medical School. After 12 months of study, in 1974, Ms. Hang graduated and began working at Military Hospital 203, Military Region 3 (at that time, Military Hospital 203 was located in Doi Son (now Tien Son), Duy Tien). During those years, the country was still at war, and Military Hospital 203 mainly received, treated, and cared for wounded and sick soldiers transferred from the battlefields of the South. Following President Ho Chi Minh's teaching, "A good doctor must be like a loving mother," and upholding the medical ethics of a physician, Ms. Hang dedicated herself day and night to her work, wholeheartedly caring for the wounded and sick soldiers.

Besides her professional duties, the 203 Military Hospital faced many difficulties and shortages back then. In the mornings, Ms. Hang and her colleagues had to rush to carry water from the Chau River to fill the tanks for the wounded and sick soldiers. Seeing the wounded and sick soldiers suffering so much pain, she always cared for them gently and attentively. She assisted many seriously wounded soldiers, helping them change clothes and wash their laundry; at the same time, she frequently encouraged and comforted them, helping them overcome their pain and feel at ease during treatment.

Back then, the unit held weekly polls to vote for "Doctors as Compassionate as Mothers," directly from wounded and sick soldiers being treated in the hospital, with the results compiled monthly. The voting results were one of the criteria for evaluating emulation titles at the end of the year. Every time the polls were held, Ms. Hang received 100% of the votes. With her efforts and dedication to completing all assigned tasks well, in 1976 Ms. Hang was awarded the title of "Outstanding Emulation Soldier of Victory." Ms. Hang shared that, with her achievements, she had the honor of joining the delegation to visit President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. Although it's been a long time, she only remembers that day she stood in line and silently entered the Mausoleum with the crowd to pay respects to President Ho Chi Minh. Seeing President Ho Chi Minh resting peacefully in the Mausoleum for the first time, she was deeply moved, and tears welled up in her eyes.

To improve her professional skills and meet the demands of her assigned duties, in 1979, Ms. Hang enrolled in medical school and graduated in 1982. In 1983, she transferred to work at Kim Bang District Hospital. Throughout her career, deeply imbued with President Ho Chi Minh's teachings and upholding medical ethics, Ms. Hang always strived to overcome difficulties and successfully complete all assigned tasks. She retired in 1994.

Returning to everyday life, Ms. Hang actively participates in social work. Currently, she is a member of the Veterans Association and the Head of the Women's Association in residential area No. 7, Que Ward. “…Hundreds of stories about Uncle Ho/ I could learn them all my life and still not finish/ People's mobilization work must go deep/ Helping people understand and maintain unity/ Easy tasks will not succeed without the people's support…” – Reading these verses to us, Ms. Hang smiled and said, these are verses she composed herself during a competition on “Skilled People's Mobilization.” Following Uncle Ho's teaching, “Poor people's mobilization leads to poor results in everything. Skilled people's mobilization leads to success in everything,” Ms. Hang clearly understands that to effectively promote and mobilize members and the people to listen and follow, those involved in people's mobilization work must first be close to the people, understand them, and know how to listen to their opinions, thoughts, and aspirations.

Not only is she enthusiastic about participating in social work, but at home, Ms. Hang is also an exemplary grandmother and mother. Over the years, her family has consistently adhered to the policies and laws of the Party and State, as well as the regulations of the local authorities and the neighborhood. For many years, her family has been recognized as a "Culturally Exemplary Family," including two times as a "Provincial-level Culturally Exemplary Family."

Ms. Hang shared: For her, studying and following President Ho Chi Minh's example is a daily, lifelong endeavor. Because President Ho Chi Minh's thoughts, ethics, and style will forever be an example for everyone to learn from and emulate.

Pham Hien

Source: https://baohanam.com.vn/chinh-polit/xuc-dong-thoi-khac-nghe-tin-bac-mat-162816.html