Intimate and intimate gestures
When Uncle Ho went away forever, Mr. Tran Viet Hoan left the gunman, was tasked with being the Director of President Ho Chi Minh's relic at the Presidential Palace (referred to as the Presidential Palace of the President) from 1988-2004 to protect his heritage. The memories of Uncle Ho, even the smallest, never faded in the minds of the old bodyguards.
In the book "Uncle Ho's ethics - A shining mirror for ever", Dr. Tran Viet Hoan recounted the emotions of "The month of the five deadly steps of remembering Uncle Ho". Including touching stories about the anniversary of Uncle Ho's 79th birthday in spring (May 1969).
Many specific and detailed timelines were told by Mr. Hoan in detail. He said that due to poor health compared to a few years ago, Uncle Ho will not be away from home this birthday. Therefore, everyone has the opportunity to wish Uncle Ho a long life on this occasion.
At 9:15 p.m. on May 11, 1969, Uncle Ho visited and had a friendly talk with delegates attending the Army Senior Lieutenant Conference. When Uncle Ho entered the meeting room, everyone stood up and shouted "o sea! for a long time!", "o sea! for a long time!" until, with a familiar melody, Uncle Ho raised his arms, signaled to sit down, then the shout stopped.
Major General Vuong Thua Vu on behalf of the brothers brought flowers to wish Uncle Ho. It was so touched, so the voice of Major General was somewhat trembling: "Sir! On the occasion of celebrating the 79 -year -old uncle, we would like to behave on behalf of officials and soldiers of the army, wishing you healthy and long.
"Mr. Vu just finished the sentence, Uncle happily pulled out the most beautiful flower to give him. A truly intimate gesture.
This meeting was unexpectedly the last ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Uncle Ho and his Uncle from the People's Armed Forces" - shared by the bodyguard at Uncle Ho's side in the past.
Another event was also recounted by Dr. Tran Viet Hoan, which was on May 18, 1969, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:25 p.m., when the brothers in the agency celebrated Uncle Ho's life.
Comrade Vu Ky - Uncle Ky's private secretary - on behalf of everyone in the office, said to Uncle Ho: Sir, my earnest wish is to try everything, hoping that Uncle Ho will eat well and sleep well. Wishing him good health, long life, and a successful leadership of the entire people's resistance.
People did not expect that this would be the last time they would celebrate Uncle Ho's birthday with him.
The simplicity and warm heart of the great leader
On the afternoon of May 18, comrades in the Politburo and some members of the Party Central Committee wished Uncle Ho a long life at the Politburo meeting house, right behind the stilt house.
It was very simple and sincere, Uncle Ho sat comfortably at the front of the table, some comrades sat, some stood around him. Comrade Le Duan stood up to wish Uncle Ho a long life; Comrade To Huu presented Uncle Ho flowers. When the candy was issued, Uncle Ho said affectionately: invited the guys to come natural. Remember to bring the portion to the teachers and children at home.
According to Dr. Tran Viet Hoan, on Uncle Ho's 79th birthday (May 19, 1969), at his residence and work in the Presidential Palace, he carried out many activities such as receiving relatives of martyrs' families, writing letters of commendation to young people with many achievements; sending a portrait of Uncle Ho to the cadres and people of Nghe An province and cadres and workers of Hai Phong Cement Factory.
Nhan Dan Newspaper No. 5522, dated May 28, 1969, published a letter of thanks to Uncle Ho on the occasion of his birthday (May 19, 1969).
"The entire birthday (May 19, 1969) of Uncle Ho took place at his residence and workplace in the Presidential Palace. Some people thought that this would be the last anniversary of Uncle Ho's 79th birthday.
Uncle Ho has gone far, but every Vietnamese person shares the same thought, he still lives with the river, the country, compatriots and friends all over the world. As with Uncle Ho, every year in the coming year, all Vietnamese people and friends around the world still celebrate Uncle Ho's birthday. This is also an opportunity for each of us to recall memories of Uncle Ho - Dr. Tran Viet Hoan shared.
