Helio Power and the VPCP delegation visited and worked in Truong Sa in May 2019

In the harsh conditions, "even the color of iron and stone fades", but the Truong Sa army and people did not lose heart for a minute, building a firm "Bach Dang posture" on the sacred sea and sky of the Fatherland.

Vice Chairman of the Government Office Nguyen Cao Luc (middle) and Colonel Do Quoc An, Vice Chairman of Naval Engineering (left) and Colonel Tran Minh Thuan - Deputy Chief of Brigade 146, Vice Chairman of Truong District People's Committee Sa, on the canoe left the ship to visit the islands. – Photo: VGP

Deputy Chairman of the Government Office Nguyen Cao Luc shared this sentiment when leading a delegation of the Government Office to visit and encourage cadres, soldiers and people in Truong Sa island district (Khanh Hoa province). and DK1 rig from May 6-14.

Joining the 11th mission organized by the Navy Command on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam People's Navy (May 7, 1955 - May 7, 2019), there were also delegates Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Binh Phuoc province, Hai Phong city, Vietnam News Agency, Electricity of Vietnam and many other press agencies. The head of the delegation was Colonel Do Quoc An, Vice Chairman of Naval Engineering.

On the fishing boat KN490, during the 9-day mission, the delegation visited the islands: Song Tu Tay, Da Nam, Son Ca, Nam Yet, Da Lon C, Co Lin, Da Dong B, Da Tay, Truong. Sa Dong, Da Lat, Truong Sa, DK1/14 rig house (Tu Chinh).

Also in the program, the delegation held a memorial ceremony for heroes and martyrs, offered incense at Uncle Ho Memorial House, General Vo Nguyen Giap Park, Statue of Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan, pagodas and temples. and attended the flag raising ceremony on the islands…

Within the framework of the business trip, the VPCP delegation participated in exchange activities, visited, encouraged and presented gifts to officers, soldiers and people on the islands and rigs.

The delegation offered incense to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh on Da Dong Island, May 11. – Photo: VGP

During the journey of more than 1,000 nautical miles from the mainland to Truong Sa and the DK1 rig, the melody of the song "Nearly Truong Sa" by musician Hinh Phuoc Long: "Not far, Truong Sa. Stay close to me because Truong Sa is always with me. Still close to you because Truong Sa is always with you…” and many passionate songs about love for the Party, Uncle Ho, homeland, country, and people always echo on every destination and even on the KN490 train.

Especially touching is the memorial ceremony for heroes and martyrs who died in Truong Sa archipelago. The ceremony was held on the sea near Co Lin Island, where more than 30 years ago on March 14, 1988, the heroic battle of officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People's Navy against the enemy took place. to protect the beloved homeland's sovereignty over sea and islands.

In a sacred and emotional atmosphere, with infinite respect and sorrow, the Mission respectfully bowed before the souls of the heroes and martyrs, the outstanding children of the Vietnamese nation.

Memorial ceremony for heroes and martyrs who died in Truong Sa. – Photo: VGP

With sincere gratitude and boundless grief, the delegation's representatives swore before the heroic spirits of the ancestors, before the souls of the martyrs, vowing forever to continue worthy of the beliefs and ideals of the next generation. prior to; Determined to devote all my best to the cause of building and firmly defending the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland, I hope that you will testify and give strength to our people, our army, and to today's generation. Today, the will and energy to overcome all difficulties and hardships successfully complete the tasks assigned by the Party and State.

Big Truong Sa Island, the town of the island district, is also the longest stop of the delegation. As soon as the ship docked, the delegation participated in the military parade and flag-raising ceremony with "10 oaths" showing the unyielding will, pride of Truong Sa, love for the Fatherland and singing of the national anthem. heroic.

Memorial ceremony for heroes and martyrs who died in Truong Sa. – Photo: VGP

According to Deputy Chairman of the Government Office Nguyen Cao Luc, the delegation was able to witness firsthand the reality of life, work, and combat readiness training of the Truong Sa army and people and Navy officers and soldiers in poor conditions. the harsh weather "even the color of iron and stone fades", the material conditions are still many difficulties and hardships, there are times when there are still shortages, complicated developments in the East Sea.

“But above all, the officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People's Navy and the people of Truong Sa island district did not lose heart for a minute, remained optimistic, united, disciplined, and built a real archipelago. firmly overcome storms and storms, so that in the first place of the Fatherland, the country is always strong in defense, good in life, green, clean, beautiful in landscape and environment, and fulfills all the tasks that the Party, State and entrusted by the people, firmly defending the country's sovereignty over seas and islands", said the Vice Chairman.

Memorial ceremony for heroes and martyrs who died in Truong Sa. – Photo: VGP

“We are extremely proud of you comrades. Many people in our delegation all felt that the officers and soldiers in Truong Sa - simple people have done extraordinary things, contributing to embellish the 64 years of glorious tradition of the People's Navy. Vietnam”, affirmed Vice President Nguyen Cao Luc.

According to the Deputy Chairman, the delegation brought warm feelings from central agencies, localities and people from the mainland. More than 200 participants in the delegation could not express the hearts of tens of thousands of cadres, civil servants and workers of 5 agencies, the feelings of the rear sent to Truong Sa, to the comrades in the front at the beginning of the wave. the wind, where the vast sea.

Returning from this memorable journey, each cadre, civil servant and employee of each agency will propose specific measures to the competent authorities to stand side by side with the Truong Sa army and people, contributing to the implementation of the new law. The great task is to protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands.

Memorial ceremony for heroes and martyrs who died in Truong Sa. – Photo: VGP

“We fully believe that the Navy will continue to well implement the Party and State's policy in protecting the sea and islands, raise vigilance, actively monitor developments at sea, and strive to overcome all obstacles. difficulties, resolutely protect the country's sovereignty over seas, islands and continental shelf, protect marine economic activities, coordinate with relevant agencies to protect and help fishermen," said Vice Chairman Nguyen Cao Luc. To share.

On behalf of the Party Committee, Navy Command, Colonel Do Quoc An, Vice Chairman of the Navy's Engineering Department, expressed his sincere thanks for the attention, support, and material and spiritual help of the Navy. agencies and departments were reserved for the army and people, officers and soldiers of Truong Sa and the Navy.

According to Colonel Do Quoc An, the sea and islands are an integral part of the sacred sovereignty of the Fatherland, and together with the mainland create an environment for our nation's eternal survival and development.

Memorial ceremony for heroes and martyrs who died in Truong Sa. – Photo: VGP

In order to complete the assigned tasks, in addition to the efforts, overcoming difficulties, ready to fight and sacrifice of officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People's Navy, it is very necessary for the encouragement and timely help of the Vietnamese People's Navy. At all levels and branches from the central to local levels, the people of the whole country, for an increasingly dignified Truong Sa, bigger and more beautiful, greener, brighter, build a strong island district, truly a force of faith. depend on the front line in the cause of protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands, the sacred continental shelf of the Fatherland, worthy of the trust and love of the whole country.

“The gratitude gifts of you comrades are a great source of encouragement and encouragement, making a very important contribution to directly improving the material and spiritual life of the troops and people on the strong island lines at the top of the waves. wind. Officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People's Navy always cherish and preserve the gifts full of gratitude that you have given and promise, always uphold the spirit of revolutionary vigilance, and exercise political courage. firm, high fighting will, resolute, steadfastly defends the country's sovereignty over seas and islands view".

The VPCP delegation offered incense at the statue of General Vo Nguyen Giap. – Photo: VGP

At each destination of the delegation, leaders of units and officers and soldiers expressed their emotions at the love of the delegation and the people of the country, affirming their unshakable determination to protect the country's sovereignty. Country. Lieutenant Ngo Van Bun, Politician of Co Lin Island, affirmed that the affection and encouragement of the working group and the rear is a great, practical and effective source of encouragement and encouragement for each cadre and soldier. peace of mind at work, excellently completing assigned tasks.

"We consider it as the belief and affection of our compatriots and soldiers on the mainland with those on duty on the front lines of the country, and at the same time, we promise that Co Lin Island officers and soldiers will not stop study, cultivate, practice, always be firm in will, overcome all difficulties and hardships, always ready to fight, ready to sacrifice to firmly protect the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland, No matter how difficult or arduous, he is always absolutely loyal to the Party, the Fatherland and the people, living, studying and working is always worthy of the trust, affection and entrustment of the people of the country. , Senior Lieutenant Ngo Van Bun shared with emotion.

The VPCP delegation offered incense to commemorate the martyrs who died in Truong Sa. – Photo: VGP

Also during the business trip, on the afternoon of May 10, when visiting Co Lin Island, Deputy Chairman of the Government Office Nguyen Cao Luc was moved to write poems like a candle to send to the heroes and martyrs who have sacrificed their lives. Born on Gac Ma Island in a naval battle more than 30 years ago. Please introduce the poem:

Writing on Co Lin Island, remembering Gac Ma

Today, we go to Gac Ma

Thirty-one years have passed, months have passed

Sixty-four heroes like meeting again

Live forever for the country that always blooms

.Three islands sunk, two islands floated

Endless pain, two voices of Gac Ma…

To this day, the General's oath still resonates

In the blue sky and in the vast East Sea

Although I sacrifice, I will not back down

I wish to preserve every inch of my father's land.

Today, in front of the souls of Gac Ma soldiers

Every mile of the sea of ​​our country, we decide to keep

Ready to make sacrifices for all of Vietnam

There is a part of flesh and blood in Trường Sa

Grateful to Gac Ma soldier

The whole 11th Group, island far away.