As the memorial service for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong drew to a close, a diverse array of mourners, from 4-year-old children to seniors over 100, gathered at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi to express their deep respect and sorrow.
The funeral hall opened its doors for the final day of the memorial service for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. By this time, the streets in front of the hall were already crowded with people.The Yersin - Tang Bat Ho intersection at 9 AM.The intersection of Yersin and Tang Bat Ho streets was filled with people, many of whom had traveled from distant provinces to bid farewell to the revered leader.
The crowd stretched through multiple streets throughout the morning.Nguyen Duy Le traveled from Bac Giang province to Hanoi overnight, arriving at 3:30 AM. He waited until 7 AM to be among the first to enter the funeral hall.Dang Thi Phuc, 92 years old and a former teacher of the General Secretary, made the effort to come and pay her respects despite being unable to walk unaided.Tran Thi Hien, over 100 years old from Hoang Hoa district, Thanh Hoa province, walked to the hall and was assisted by volunteers.Monk Quang Kien from Bac Ninh province joined the queue to express his gratitude and sorrow for the devoted leader.Four-year-old Tran Khanh An and her mother, Hoang Hai Van, stayed up until 2 AM drawing a portrait of the General Secretary to bring to the memorial.A young man carried a statue of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to the memorial.The diverse and heartfelt tributes from all ages and walks of life reflect the deep respect and admiration the nation holds for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.In Ho Chi Minh City, residents from various districts and nearby provinces arrived at Thong Nhat (Reunification) Hall early, hoping to pay their respects in time on the final day of the memorial.Long lines of people have been forming from inside to outside since this morning until noon.
Mrs. Tran Thi Kim Hien (68 years old, District 12) was brought by her daughter early in the morning to attend the memorial service. Upon hearing the news of the General Secretary's passing, she and her family set up an altar at home on July 20 to express their respect and gratitude for the esteemed leader. "I want to extend my condolences to Madam Ngo Thi Man and the family," said Mrs. Hien.
Standing quietly in the crowd, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Tuyet shared that she woke up at 2 AM to travel from Binh Duong to Thong Nhat Hall. Holding a portrait of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and a self-written poem, she couldn't help but feel emotional: "I hold General Secretary Trong in the highest regard. He dedicated his entire life to the people and the country, working until his final days."
Bowing her head in farewell from outside the gate, Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Lan said tearfully, "I visited yesterday, but this morning, before going to work early, I wanted to come by again to say goodbye to him one more time."
Little An Nhien (7 years old, District 10) asked her mother to take her to pay respects to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Her mother shared that after watching documentary footage and hearing stories about the life of the Party's top leader, Nhien learned about his kindness and simplicity.
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