July 25, 2020 | 18:02 (GMT+7)
Quang Tri awards “Vietnamese Heroic Mother” title to 84 women
The authorities of the central province of Quang Tri on July 24 held a ceremony to award and posthumously present the “Vietnamese Heroic Mother” title to 84 local women whose husbands and children sacrificed their lives for national independence.
Of the awarded mothers, only three are still alive.
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Quang Tri's leader handing over the title to Vietnamese Heroic Mother Ta Thi Phun |
Also at the event, the provincial leaders granted the Independence Order to 11 families with the most martyrs.
To date, Quang Tri has presented the “Vietnamese Heroic Mother” title to over 2,870 women and the Independence Order to 656 families.
Speaking at the function, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Vo Van Hung expressed his deep gratitude to the Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, heroic martyrs, and wounded soldiers for their great contributions to the independence and freedom of the Fatherland and the happiness of the people.
Later the same day, representatives of local authorities laid a wreath and offered incense in tribute to more than 21,000 martyrs from all over the country who are resting at the National Road 9 Martyrs' Cemetery and Truong Son National Martyrs' Cemetery.
Source: VNA