Delegates perform a flower dropping ceremony to commemorate the Vung Ro Airborne soldiers - Photo: NGUYEN HOANG
The ceremony to commemorate and pay tribute to the officers, soldiers and forces who fought and sacrificed to protect Vung Ro Pier No. No. is one of the activities aimed at celebrating the 49th anniversary of the Liberation Day of Phu Yen province, welcoming Phu Yen Culture and Tourism Week 2024.
Miss Vietnam 2022 Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy was extremely moved when attending the gratitude ceremony, releasing flowers to commemorate the brave people who fought and sacrificed to create the legendary historical Vung Ro - Photo: Provided by the Organizing Committee
Delegates and people lit incense, dropped wreaths, and spent a minute of silence to express gratitude for the brave spirit and heroic sacrifice of the Khong So sailors at Vung Ro wharf.
Returning to the old battlefield, Hero of the People's Armed Forces Ho Dac Thanh could not hide his emotions and feelings.
“This is where my comrades and I were welcomed by our compatriots and soldiers and were ready to protect us when Ship No. No. docked. The blood and bones of many soldiers still lie here. Deep down, I very much believe that today's generation has enough bravery to successfully complete the assigned tasks" - Mr. Thanh expressed.
Nguyen Phuc Nguyen (17 years old, student at Nguyen Hue High School, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen Province) said: "This is the first time I have attended the memorial service for Vung Ro Aircraft soldiers.
I was extremely moved and promised myself to try and strive hard to become a useful person for society, not to disappoint previous generations."
Hero of the Armed Forces, former captain of the Airship Ho Dac Thanh and delegates burn incense to commemorate the soldiers of the Airship Vung Ro - Photo: NGUYEN HOANG
