Millions mourn loss of people’s general

October 12, 2013 - 20:51
Millions of people all over the country and abroad today have been paying tribute to the late Vo Nguyen Giap, the people’s general of Viet Nam, in an emotional National Funeral.
President Truong Tan Sang (left) and Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (right) escort General Giap's coffin to the gun carriage. — Photo VnExpress
The coffin of General Giap leaves the national funeral home. — VNA/VNS Photo
The queue of people at the memorial service in HCM City
General Secretary of the Mexican Labour Party Alberto Anaya Gutierrez pays tribute to General Giap at the Vietnamese embassy.
The time for people to pay last respect to the general in Ha Noi, originally scheduled until 9pm Saturday, has been extended to 6am Sunday to accommodate the endless queue of admiring people.
The coffin of General Giap is transported on a gun carriage past the Flag Pole in Dien Bien Phu street. — Photo VnExpress

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