Since this morning, at the intersection of Lo Duc - Nguyen Cong Tru (Hanoi), many people have begun to flock and line up to pay their respects. Authorities have barricaded the streets leading to the National Funeral House (No. 5, Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi).
On the face of old veteran Nguyen Van Duoc, he could not hide the sadness. Talking with his wife, Ms. Do Thi Sang (68 years old), the reporter learned that he had a stroke for a long time and was no longer alert or able to carry out personal activities.
Mrs. Sang said that her husband was a soldier who fought in the resistance war against the US to save the country. After returning to his homeland, every time the weather changed, his face would swell painfully. He gradually lost his teeth. By the time he was 42 years old, he had no teeth left. Eating with Mr. Duoc is extremely difficult.
Ms. Sang is a retired teacher at Tran Phu High School (Hoan Kiem). Currently, the couple is living with their children in Mo Lao ward, Ha Dong.
According to Ms. Sang, although her husband has had a stroke for many years, when it comes to the General Secretary, he is extremely alert. At all costs, grandparents must find a way to arrive early to be present at the General Secretary's funeral.
"My husband and I woke up early, took the bus at 5 a.m. to the Funeral House No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong, hoping to visit General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. When we got here, we saw that people were still not allowed in, otherwise If we can wait until the morning, my husband and I will wait until the afternoon" - Ms. Sang said.
Some pictures at the intersection of Lo Duc - Nguyen Cong Tru (Hanoi) - the street leading to the National Funeral Home (No. 5, Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi):
The visitation ceremony for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was held at the National Funeral House No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi, starting from 7:00 am - 10:00 pm on July 25 and from 7:00 am - 1:00 pm on July 26. The memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. on July 26, and the burial ceremony was at 3:00 p.m. the same day at Mai Dich Cemetery, Hanoi.
The General Secretary's visitation and memorial service were held at the same time at Thong Nhat Hall (HCMC) and at his hometown in Dong Hoi commune, Dong Anh district, Hanoi.
