Emotional tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to create the legend of Vung Ro

Delegates perform the flower-dropping ceremony to commemorate the soldiers of the Vung Ro Ship Without Number - Photo: NGUYEN HOANG

The ceremony to commemorate and pay tribute to the officers, soldiers and combat forces who sacrificed to protect Vung Ro Wharf is one of the activities to celebrate the 49th anniversary of Phu Yen Province Liberation Day, welcoming Phu Yen Culture - Tourism Week in 2024.

Miss Vietnam 2022 Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy was extremely moved when attending the ceremony to pay tribute and release flowers to commemorate those who bravely fought and sacrificed to create the historical legend of Vung Ro - Photo: Provided by the Organizing Committee

Delegates and people burned incense, released wreaths, and observed a minute of silence to express gratitude for the bravery and heroic sacrifice of the sailors of the Ship Without Number at Vung Ro wharf.

Returning to the old battlefield, People's Armed Forces Hero Ho Dac Thanh could not hide his emotion and nostalgia.

"This is where my comrades and I were welcomed by our compatriots and soldiers and were ready to protect them when the Ship Without Number docked. The blood and bones of many soldiers still lie here. Deep down, I have great faith that today's generation has enough courage to successfully complete the assigned mission," Mr. Thanh expressed.

Nguyen Phuc Nguyen (17 years old, student of Nguyen Hue High School, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen Province) said: "This is the first time I have attended the memorial service for the soldiers of the Vung Ro Ship Without Number.

I was extremely moved and promised myself to try and strive to become a useful person for society, not letting down previous generations."

Hero of the Armed Forces, former captain of the Ship Without Number Ho Dac Thanh and delegates burn incense to commemorate the soldiers of the Ship Without Number Vung Ro - Photo: NGUYEN HOANG

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