The Souls of Heroes at Rest: Burial Ceremony of Chinese People’s Volunteer Army Martyrs in South Korea

2023-11-25 13:20:00

Xinhua News Agency, Shenyang, November 24 Title: The souls of heroes rest in peace, the family and the country are in peace – Side notes on the burial ceremony of the remains of the tenth batch of Chinese People’s Volunteer Army martyrs in South Korea

Xinhua News Agency reporters Liu Yi and Ding Feibai

In the early morning following snow, the sun shines through the pine and cypress branches and shines on the coffin covered with the national flag.

On the morning of the 24th, the burial ceremony for the remains of the tenth batch of Chinese People’s Volunteer Army martyrs in South Korea was held at the Shenyang Cemetery of Martyrs to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. The spirits of 25 volunteer army martyrs returned to the land of China to rest in peace on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the victory in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.

On November 24, soldiers of honor escorted the coffins of volunteer martyrs into the venue.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Pan Yulong

The soldiers of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s Honor Guard and Ceremony Brigade stood with coffins on the corridor, waiting to enter the sunken Volunteer Army Martyrs Memorial Square in the cemetery. On one side of the corridor, the tomb of the Volunteer Army martyrs who have been buried here is still covered with fresh snow and is covered in plain white.

At 10 o’clock, with the trumpet playing “Missing Song”, the ceremony officially began. Guards of honor escorted the coffins of the volunteer martyrs and slowly entered the memorial square. The square is surrounded by a wall of heroes and martyrs. In the center stands a sculpture with the theme of mountains and white dove reliefs, symbolizing heroes like mountains and praying for peace.

In front of the sculpture, 10 large flower baskets and a large wreath composed of yellow and white chrysanthemums set off each other. The soldiers of honor gently placed the coffins of the Volunteer Army martyrs on a high platform covered with military green velvet.

On November 24, soldiers of honor escorted the coffins of volunteer martyrs into the venue.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Long Lei

The Central Propaganda Department, the International Department of the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission, the International Military Cooperation Office of the Central Military Commission, the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government, and the Shenyang Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government More than 300 people attended the ceremony, including responsible comrades of the People’s Liberation Army and the Armed Police Force stationed in Shenyang, family members of martyrs, representatives of military officers and soldiers, representatives of teachers and students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and representatives of young students.

The national anthem of the People’s Republic of China was played and sung by the entire audience. After the national singing, everyone bowed their heads and observed a moment of silence.

“General Huan Huan, please ask for orders to fight. Charge into battle and fight without risking your own life.” Pei Jinjia, Minister of Veterans Affairs, said in his condolence speech, “The martyrs of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army will live forever!”

All personnel bowed three times to the remains of the martyrs. Zhang Mingjun, a representative of the Shenyang City co-construction unit and the Alashankou Border Defense Company of the Xinjiang Military Region, was also among the crowd. As a native of Shenyang, he grew up listening to stories regarding the heroes and martyrs of the Volunteer Army, and later he also chose to defend his family and country.

On November 24, officers and soldiers of the army fired a salute at the funeral ceremony.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Long Lei

“Raise guns, prepare – fire!” 27 officers and soldiers fired 12 times in unison to pay high respect to the martyrs of the volunteer army.

The melodious “Missing Song” played once more. The soldiers of honor carried the martyrs’ coffins with silent and solemn steps, walked half a circle around the venue, and walked slowly towards the underground palace where they were buried. At this time, the sun shines on the cap badges and epaulettes of the honorary soldiers, and the five-pointed star symbolizing the glory and faith of the Chinese military reflects golden light.

On November 24, soldiers of honor escorted the coffins of volunteers’ martyrs into the underground palace for burial at the Shenyang Cemetery of Martyrs to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Pan Yulong

Photographed on November 24, the burial ceremony for the remains of the tenth batch of Chinese People’s Volunteer Army martyrs in South Korea.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Long Lei

People lined up in a long line to circle the square to pay homage to the Martyrs’ Wall of Fame. Chen Yanjun, a student representative of the Elite School Affiliated to Macau Haojiang Middle School, said: “Today, I am honored to participate in this ceremony. I am very touched. I want to inherit the legacy of the martyrs and build our great motherland.”

The “Huang Jiguang Hero Company” of the Air Force Airborne Force immediately organized officers and soldiers to watch the live broadcast of the funeral ceremony following the military sports special assessment. Zhu Jianlei, who has just received the “Special Level of Military Sports Training” said: “The brave, tenacious and sacrificial fighting spirit of the martyrs has been integrated into our blood. We will surely comfort the martyrs with new victories.”

The wall of honor is filled with yellow and white chrysanthemums. The motherland and the people will never forget the merits of the heroes.

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