Inauguration of Gratitude House for families of martyrs

Practically commemorating the 76th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2023), on July 7, the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department coordinated with Brigade 131, Navy to inaugurate and hand over the Gratitude House to the family of Ms. Hoang Thi Ngan (Binh Hoa village, hamlet 6, Khanh Hong commune, Yen Khanh district) and Ms. Nguyen Thi Lang (Ang Noi village, Ninh Xuan commune, Hoa Lu district).

Ms. Hoang Thi Ngan (born in 1950) is the younger sister of martyr Hoang Xuan Canh - who died in the resistance war against the US to save the country. In recent times, the family has received attention and help from all levels, sectors and localities but still faces many difficulties, especially regarding housing.

With deep gratitude and care for the families of those who have contributed to the revolution, Brigade 131, Navy has coordinated with local Party committees and authorities to support funding from socialized sources to build a House of Gratitude for Mrs. Ngan's family. After more than 3 months of construction, the level 4 house with a usable area of 45 m2, worth 133 million VND was completed and handed over to the family. Of which, Brigade 131 supported 80 million VND, Khanh Hong commune supported 3 million VND from the Social Security Fund, the remaining amount came from the contributions of the family and relatives.

* On the same afternoon, the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department coordinated with Brigade 131, Navy to inaugurate and hand over the Gratitude House to the family of Ms. Nguyen Thi Lang (Ang Noi village, Ninh Xuan commune, Hoa Lu district).

Inauguration of Gratitude House for families of martyrs — Delegates attended the handover ceremony of the Gratitude House to Ms. Nguyen Thi Lang's family.

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Lang is the wife of martyr Pham Duc Lai - who died in the resistance war against the US to save the country. Mrs. Lang's family is in difficult circumstances, for many years she has lived in a dilapidated house but has not had the conditions to repair or rebuild.

With the desire to support the family to have a better life, Brigade 131 coordinated with local authorities and Party committees to support funding to build a house for Mrs. Lang's family. After more than 3 months of construction, the house was completed with an area of 50m2, worth 200 million VND. Of which, Brigade 131 supported 80 million VND, benefactors supported more than 10 million VND, the rest was contributed by family and relatives.

At the inauguration ceremony, departments, branches and organizations presented many gifts of essential items and utensils for daily life, contributing to supporting and encouraging the families of Ms. Hoang Thi Ngan and Ms. Nguyen Thi Lang to stabilize their lives.

Recently, Brigade 131, Navy has launched a widespread movement of "repaying gratitude" to all officers and employees to support and help families with meritorious services, especially those with housing difficulties. Over the past 16 years, the Brigade has coordinated with the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department to support funding for the construction of 25 gratitude houses to give to families with meritorious services. In 2023 alone, 2 families received housing support.

This is a meaningful activity of the officers and soldiers of Brigade 131 with the relatives of those who heroically sacrificed in the resistance wars to save the country.

Hong Minh - Truong Giang

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