Ahead of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947–July 27, 2025), on the morning of July 21, National Economics University (NEU) held an incense-offering ceremony at the Martyrs Memorial Room and an appreciation gathering for staff currently working at the University who are war invalids or children of fallen heroes.

University leaders offer incense at the Martyrs Memorial Room

Attending the program were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President of NEU; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Dong, Chair of the Veterans’ Association; representatives of unit leadership; and faculty members currently working at the University who are war invalids or children of fallen heroes.

University leaders lay flowers at the monument commemorating the day of departure to defend the Fatherland

Nearly 55 years ago, answering the sacred call of the Fatherland, many NEU faculty, staff and students set aside their academic pursuits to enlist in the military, devoting their youth to the struggle for national liberation. Among them, seven teachers and 54 students heroically gave their lives. Their noble sacrifice not only brought honor to the nation’s history but also became a sacred part of the University’s proud tradition. With profound gratitude, NEU holds many meaningful activities each year to honor staff who are war invalids or children of fallen heroes and who continue to contribute quietly to education and the development of NEU.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, speaks at the gathering

On behalf of the University’s leadership and teaching community, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong expressed deep gratitude and warm concern for war invalids and relatives of fallen heroes. He affirmed that they are outstanding staff members and exemplary educators who have made many contributions to the development of NEU.

The President expressed his hope that, upholding the tradition of Uncle Ho’s soldiers, war invalids and family members of fallen heroes would continue to carry forward revolutionary traditions, remain united, strive to overcome difficulties and challenges, and fulfill their assigned duties with excellence, contributing to the overall development of NEU in this new phase.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Trieu, Vice Chair of the Veterans’ Association, speaks

At the gathering, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Trieu, Vice Chair of the Veterans’ Association, thanked the University’s leadership for organizing meaningful appreciation activities and caring for staff who are war invalids or children of war invalids and martyrs. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Trieu also presented a brief report on the meaningful activities that the Veterans’ Association has effectively carried out recently.

Also at the gathering, faculty members and family members of war invalids and martyrs shared their thoughts, feelings and memories of the hardships of wartime with deep emotion. Their stories were not merely recollections, but also heartfelt messages to today’s younger generation about patriotism, quiet sacrifice and the irreplaceable losses endured in defending the Fatherland.

Some images from the gathering:

Article and photos: NEU Trade Union & Department of Communications

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