Grand requiem for fallen soldiers in Quang Tri
(VOV) - On July 23, the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel Veteran Group and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) provincial chapter held a grand requiem in commemoration of heroes and martyrs who sacrificed their lives while defending the ancient citadel in 1972.
Le Xuan Tanh, President of the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel Veteran Group, said the requiem aimed to commemorate and respect the thousands of fallen combatants for their sacrifice during the past struggles for national reunification.
On the occasion, organizations, banks and benefactors presented VND2 billion to the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel Veteran Group. The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) alone also donated VND500 million to help build 10 houses for families of martyrs and war veterans.
In 1972, Quang Tri was seriously devastated by thousands of tonnes of bombs and shells. The province was also well known for the fierce 81-day-and-night battle at the citadel.