Each July, the nation pauses to remember the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for peace and independence and to honor those who returned from war, having shed their blood and suffered injuries on the battlefield to protect the peace of the country and its people. To mark the 77th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947–July 27, 2024), this afternoon, July 25, representatives of National Economics University (NEU) offered incense at the Martyrs Memorial Room and held a gathering to honor staff members who are war invalids or children of fallen heroes.

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; Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the NEU Trade Union; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Dong, Chair of the Veterans’ Association; representatives of the leadership of University units; and faculty members currently working at the University who are war invalids or children of fallen heroes.

University leaders offer incense and flowers at the Martyrs Memorial Room and the monument commemorating the departure to defend the homeland

Nearly 55 years ago, answering the sacred call of the homeland, many lecturers and students of NEU set aside their studies and teaching to go to the front in the resistance war against the United States for national salvation. Among them, seven lecturers and 54 students heroically sacrificed their lives. Generations of the University’s faculty, staff and students will forever remember the contributions of these fallen heroes. The sacrifices of these students and lecturers added to the glorious history of our country and army and to the traditions of NEU.

With profound respect and gratitude, NEU undertakes many practical activities each year to provide encouragement and support and express appreciation to staff members currently working at the University who are war invalids or children of fallen heroes.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks

Speaking at the gathering on behalf of the leadership and all faculty and staff, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, expressed gratitude and offered warm, heartfelt regards to war invalids and relatives of fallen heroes. They are outstanding staff members and exemplary educators who have made many contributions to the development of NEU.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong affirmed that throughout the nation’s history, particularly during the resistance wars against foreign invaders to protect its territorial integrity, millions of the nation’s outstanding sons and daughters laid down their lives or shed their blood and suffered injuries on the battlefield to regain national independence and freedom. The President expressed his hope that, upholding the traditions of Uncle Ho’s soldiers, war invalids and relatives of fallen heroes would continue to carry forward revolutionary traditions, remain united, strive to overcome difficulties and challenges, excel in their assigned duties, and contribute to the overall development of NEU.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Dong, Chair of the Veterans’ Association, delivers remarks

Speaking at the gathering, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Dong, Chair of the Veterans’ Association, thanked the University leadership for organizing meaningful tribute activities and caring for staff members who are children of war invalids and martyrs. He also noted that commemorative occasions such as July 27 provide opportunities for people to meet, reminisce, and share stories of wartime hardships with younger generations. Prof. Nguyen Quang Dong expressed his hope that the younger generation would always strive to build and develop the homeland and protect the country for whose independence their forebears sacrificed their lives.

At the gathering, faculty members and relatives of martyrs also shared their thoughts and feelings, as well as the pain and losses they and their families had endured. They affirmed that these profound hardships and losses had strengthened their determination to rise above adversity, uphold the traditions of their families and nation, and follow in the footsteps of previous generations to continue contributing to the country.

Delegates share their reflections and deliver remarks at the gathering

University leaders present gifts and express gratitude to staff members currently working at the University who are war invalids or children of fallen heroes

Participants pose for a commemorative group photo at the gathering

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Dinh Bao, Head of the Department of Personnel and Organization, hosts the gathering

Although the war is long past, the image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers will live forever in the hearts of generations of the University’s faculty, staff and students. Carrying forward this heroic tradition, generations of NEU veterans, faculty, staff, Youth Union members and students will continue to strive, study, work and fight to further enrich the University’s traditions and contribute to building and defending an increasingly prosperous, strong and civilized homeland and nation.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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