Engraved pen found with unidentified martyr's remains in Quảng Ngãi

A poignant discovery was made at the Tịnh Sơn Martyrs' Cemetery in Quảng Ngãi province, Vietnam, where a fountain pen was found alongside the remains of an unidentified soldier. The pen, engraved with the name "Thúy Phương," was unearthed during a mission to collect DNA samples from martyrs' remains to aid in their identification.

During the process of collecting samples from grave number 23, the team uncovered the pen within the remains' packaging. After careful cleaning, the pen revealed its light gray color and the clear inscription of "Thúy Phương." The first character of the name is faded, possibly reading "Sử" or "Lữ." A crack is visible on the pen's cap, which also features a rose engraving.

The Tịnh Sơn Martyrs' Cemetery currently holds 302 graves of martyrs whose identities remain unknown. These remains were collected from various locations and over different periods. The pen is considered a rare artifact that could provide crucial clues to identifying the soldier. The provincial Military Command's Steering Committee 515 has appealed to the public for any information regarding the soldier buried in grave 23 or the pen itself.

In related news, the province has seen positive results in its efforts to locate and repatriate martyrs' remains. The Military Command of Đăk Pék commune recently recovered four sets of remains in the thôn 16/5 area, based on information provided by local residents. Senior Colonel Trịnh Công Sơn, deputy political commissar of the Quảng Ngãi Provincial Military Command, has been personally overseeing these search and recovery operations.