Unexpected pain during exercise days
On August 26, just returned from a training session to prepare for a parade and parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Hanoi (A80), the most influential Phan Gia Huy suddenly received news that his father in his hometown of Dong Hoi ward, Quang Tri had passed away after a period of illness.
The bad news caused the 20-year-old man to suffer great pain. Huy's family has 2 sisters, difficult circumstances, mother has no stable job, father has been seriously ill for many years.
Huy is a soldier of Platoon 7, Company 11, Battalion 3, Regiment 1, Division 324. For more than 3 months, Huy and his teammates have been practicing rigorously for the parade and parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2.
As one of the main faces in the squad, Huy understands that his absence will affect the whole team.
According to regulations, the Organizing Committee can send officers to take Huy home to suffer her father's funeral. But the youngest player asked to stay, suppressing the pain to continue practicing. "If I returned to my hometown right now, the squad would lack a position. I believe that my father in the golden stream will understand and agree with this decision" - Huy said tearfully.
A shining mirror among the army
Major Tran Van Dinh, Deputy Chief of Political Affairs of the 1st Regiment, said that immediately after receiving the news, the unit organized a group of officers to pay their respects and coordinate with the Quang Tri Provincial Military Command to arrange the funeral for Huy's family.
During the training period, Huy always took advantage of all the extra training time. Huy's voluntary stay and putting aside his private work to complete the common task is a valuable act, becoming a shining example for the entire A80 parade Battalion" - Major Dinh shared.
Colonel Nguyen Thao Truong, Division Commander of Division 324, was moved: The decision of the most important soldier Phan Gia Huy continues the unit's tradition: being willing to sacrifice personal work for common tasks.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many officers and soldiers were unable to return home to attend relatives' funerals to stay and fight the epidemic. Huy has done what the previous generation has gone through, showing courage and dedication".
Huy's family and grandparents also supported this decision, encouraging Huy to complete his special mission before returning to suffer his father's funeral.
In the atmosphere of the whole country towards the National Day holiday on September 2, the story of the most famous soldier Phan Gia Huy moved many people. It is not only the pain of a young soldier but also a symbol of discipline, responsibility, and silent sacrifice for the Fatherland.
