Many people in Minh Hop commune, Quy Hop district (Nghe An) expressed their gratitude every time they mentioned Mr. Vo Minh Hai - head of the security team at the grassroots level, head of the veteran association of Minh Kinh hamlet.
“For decades, whenever it rains and floods, Mr. Hai has volunteered to guard the overflow bridge, preventing people from crossing to ensure safety. His act is truly admirable,” said Mr. Vo Van Hung, a resident of Minh Hop commune.
When asked about the reason for “taking on the prison and the whole village”, Mr. Vo Minh Hai said: “I am a veteran, discharged from the army and returned to my hometown to participate in production labor and work as a village cadre. Next to my house there is a spillway, every time it rains heavily, the water rises high, the flow is fast, people and vehicles passing through is very dangerous.
The locality has regulations to warn and prohibit people from crossing the spillway when it is dangerous, but they are not always timely and regular, so I volunteered to warn people to cross safely.
According to Mr. Vo Minh Hai, for decades now, whenever it rains heavily, worrying about the safety of the people, regardless of the time, he immediately goes to the spillway to close the barrier and stands guard.
“Sometimes at 2-3am, when I hear heavy rain, I throw my blanket over the spillway and stand there all night, afraid that it will be dangerous for someone who doesn’t know to pass by. When I do this, I don’t think about the pay, but seeing the people and students safe makes me very happy,” Mr. Hai confided.
Ms. Dinh Thi Kim Chau - Chairman of Minh Hop Commune People's Committee said that Mr. Vo Minh Hai is a typical example of charity for the community.
“For many years, regardless of night or day, rain or wind, Mr. Hai has been on the bridge to keep watch, ensuring the safety of the people. His heart and enthusiasm are very precious, recognized and highly appreciated by the people and local leaders,” said Ms. Dinh Thi Kim Chau.
According to the Chairman of the People's Committee of Minh Hop commune, in addition to regularly guarding and alerting people to their safety when crossing the spillway, Mr. Vo Minh Hai is also exemplary in his impartiality.
“During the fight against COVID-19, Mr. Hai had many activities and made very positive contributions, very fair and strict. I also propose to punish his family members and relatives who violated regulations,” said the Chairman of the People's Committee of Minh Hop commune.
It is known that it is extremely necessary for local people to proactively guard against overflow bridges. During the recent floods, due to the lack of timely warnings and road closures, many people in Nghe An province risked crossing the bridge, many were swept away, and 2 people died.
