Seven decades of wholehearted devotion to the Party

In the last days of March, the small house of Mrs. Pham Thi Khoai, in La Ma hamlet, Lau Thuong commune (Vo Nhai) was filled with a joyful atmosphere when her children and grandchildren came to gather and congratulate her on receiving the noble Party badge. This year, at 89 years old, Mrs. Khoai has been honored to receive the Party badge many times, and this time it is the 70-year Party membership badge.

Mr. Khoai always reminds his children and grandchildren to promote family traditions and strive to contribute to building their homeland.

At his rare age, Mr. Khoai's hair has turned white, his skin is freckled, and he has difficulty walking, but his spirit and intelligence are still sharp. When we asked him: "After a lifetime of faithfully following the Party, what makes you most proud?", Mr. Khoai's eyes shone with joy: "That I have lived up to the sacred oath I took on the day I joined the Party!"

Mr. Khoai was born in Trung Dung commune, Tien Lu district, Hung Yen province - a land rich in revolutionary tradition and the homeland of the "Hoang Ngan female guerrillas" movement during the resistance war against the French. Enlightened by the revolutionary ideal early on, from the age of 14-15, Mr. Khoai and other women in the commune enthusiastically joined the Hoang Ngan female guerrillas of the district. He and his family participated in hiding revolutionary cadres, directly participated in combat and combat service, and resisted enemy sweeps.

With his enthusiasm in the movements, when he was just 19 years old, Mr. Khoai was honored to join the Party. Following the timeline, Mr. Khoai slowly recalled: That year, only a few people in the whole commune were admitted to the Party. The ceremony was held briefly, but very solemnly and meaningfully. My teammates and I took the oath with all our hearts and patriotism.

After being admitted to the Party, Mr. Khoai actively participated in labor, production and the local women's movement. During the resistance war against the US, he also joined the frontline labor force. For his contributions, he was later awarded the Second Class Resistance Medal by the President.

In 1963, Mr. Khoai and his family moved to Vo Nhai district, Thai Nguyen province. Here, to integrate into the local community, he actively participated in collective activities and then worked at the Women's Union of Lau Thuong commune. After that, Mr. Khoai held many other positions before retiring.

Ms. Pham Thi Khoai was honored to receive the 70-year Party membership badge.

Returning to normal life, Mr. Khoai continues to promote the pioneering and exemplary spirit of a Party member. Comrade Luan Dinh Kim, Secretary of the La Ma hamlet Party Cell, said: Despite his old age and exemption from Party activities, when he is healthy enough, Mr. Khoai is still very active in contributing his enthusiastic, sincere and straightforward opinions to build the village.

As a veteran Party member, he has propagated and mobilized his children and grandchildren and the people to have absolute trust in the leadership of the Party and the State; to live and work according to the Constitution and the law, not to listen to the incitement and provocation of bad elements that disrupt security and order, affect people's lives and join hands to build a new countryside. He is a shining example loved and respected by his children and grandchildren in the family and the people in the village. - Comrade Luan Dinh Kim

Following Mr. Khoai's example, his children and grandchildren are now studying hard, working hard and contributing to their homeland. Three of his eight children are also honored to be in the Party.

Mr. Tran Xuan Phuong, Mr. Khoai's son, currently the Chairman of the Farmers' Association of Lau Thuong Commune, shared: Following in my mother's footsteps to become a member of the Communist Party of Vietnam, I still remember my mother's reminder to sacrifice personal interests, wholeheartedly serve the Fatherland, serve the people, and contribute to the development of the homeland. We are always proud of the tradition that my mother has preserved and continue to cultivate ideals for the next generation.

Comrade Lao Van Thang, Secretary of the Party Committee of Lau Thuong Commune, said: Ms. Khoai is currently one of the oldest Party members living in the area. Recently, the Party Committee of the Commune organized a ceremony to award the 70-year Party membership badge to her. This is not only a recognition of her Party membership, but also a recognition of her efforts, dedication, moral qualities, and political mettle for the cause of national construction and defense as well as the development of the locality.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/chinh-tri/202504/bay-thap-ky-tron-long-theo-dang-5fb2fff/