Sacred commemoration in homage to fallen Trường Sa soldiers

December 26, 2016 - 18:00

Yesterday on the Cô Lin Reef (Collins Reef) in the Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, officers and leaders of Naval Brigade 146, under Navy Zone 4 High Command, held a commemoration to honour the heroic martyrs who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the noble cause of protecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Viet Nam News

TRƯỜNG SA ARCHIPELAGO – Yesterday on the Cô Lin Reef (Collins Reef) in the Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, officers and leaders of Naval Brigade 146, under Navy Zone 4 High Command, held a commemoration to honour the heroic martyrs who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the noble cause of protecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Incense and a national flag-shaped wreath were laid down to the sea by delegates to pay respect and show infinite gratitude to the souls of the fallen soldiers. – VNS Photos Đoàn Tùng.

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