13 More Martyrs' Remains Recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park

In an ongoing effort at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, 13 additional martyrs' remains were recovered on the morning of July 10, bringing the total number of identified remains higher. Major General Tran Chi Tam, Deputy Political Commissar of Military Region 7, confirmed the latest findings while overseeing the excavation site.

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This morning alone, the brothers recovered 13 martyrs' remains, completing the mission excellently. Witnessing the brothers at work, many times we couldn't hold back our emotions.

The search and recovery operation, which began with urgency, involves personnel from Military Region 7, the Ho Chi Minh City Command, and specialized teams K73 and K74. Major General Tam, present at the scene, praised the teams for their dedication and meticulous work, noting the emotional impact of witnessing the recovery process.

Tam stressed that while speed is important, the utmost care must be taken to avoid overlooking any remains. Excavation near the lake's edge has been temporarily paused due to the risk of water ingress, with efforts focused on the upper areas. Plans are underway to manage water levels to allow for deeper exploration.

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We are determined to finish as soon as possible, but we must be extremely thorough, ensuring no martyrs' remains are missed, to bring the uncles and elder brothers back for reburial, meeting the expectations of relatives, compatriots, and the people.

He emphasized that the recovered remains, some dating back to 1968 and showing significant decomposition after 58 years, require careful handling. Even fragmented remains or soil containing traces are being collected for identification purposes. The goal is to ensure all fallen soldiers are respectfully identified and reburied in cemeteries, fulfilling the hopes of their families and the nation.

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Even if the remains have decomposed into soil, we must collect them fully, trying to bring all the uncles and elder brothers back for identification, to determine their identities, and then return them to their comrades, homeland, and families.