I have veterans in my family New Year Special丨The Spring Festival blessings of the elderly veterans

Mondo Military Updated on 2024-02-08

The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the War of Liberation, and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea ......

There is such a group of people, who have fought bloody battles on the battlefield, and the medals on their chests tell the rain of bullets they have experienced. On the occasion of the Spring Festival in the Year of the Dragon, 18 veteran representatives will greet everyone for the New Year, let's take a look at the New Year blessings of the old veterans!

90-year-old Zhai Yongshou is a veteran of the railway soldiers, participated in the War of Liberation, the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, etc., and won the ** Liberation Medal. He also participated in the construction of the Yingxia Railway, the Guizhou-Kunming Railway, the Chengdu-Kunming Railway, etc., and also climbed the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to build the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. The Spring Festival is approaching, and he sent New Year blessings to everyone: "I am greeting the people of the whole country in Shijiazhuang No. 1 Dry Rest House!" In the new year, I sincerely wish the motherland to create more brilliance on the new journey, wish the people's army more powerful and majestic, and wish everyone happiness, auspiciousness, peace and happiness in the Year of the Dragon! (Lian Qingguo, Zhao Han).

Yan Qingshui, a 93-year-old veteran, is a veteran pilot who participated in the War of Liberation and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. He was a member of the heroic combat collective "Li Shiying Squadron", won the second-class merit once, the third-class merit three times, and was awarded the Liberation Medal, the Chinese People's Liberation Army Victory Meritorious Service Medal, and the Commemorative Medal to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. The Spring Festival is approaching, Yan Qingshui sent his New Year blessings: "Longteng is prosperous, welcome 2024, and wish everyone a prosperous career, family harmony, and happiness in the new year!" (Hu Chenchen).

91-year-old Ma Yushan participated in the Liberation War, and was awarded the third-class meritorious service twice, and was awarded the "Outstanding Retired Cadre" after his retirement. Today, he is actively engaged in the work of national defense education, and has been hired by many primary and secondary schools as a volunteer lecturer for the "Red Gene Transmission from Generation to Generation" project. The Spring Festival is approaching, and the veteran Ma Yushan sent his blessings, saying: "The annual Spring Festival is coming, I wish my country more and more prosperity day by day, and I wish all comrades good health." (Xue Zhihui).

Qiao Xiyin, a 100-year-old veteran, participated in the War of Liberation, the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, etc., and was awarded the third-class meritorious service and the Liberation Medal. The Spring Festival is approaching, Qiao Xiyin sent New Year blessings: "I wish the motherland more prosperous and strong, the army more powerful and powerful, and the people's lives more happy and healthy." I wish you all a happy and happy day. Good luck in the Year of the Dragon, and peace in the Year of the Dragon! (Lian Qingguo, Yi Zurong).

Zhang Zihui, a 94-year-old veteran, joined the army at the age of 18 and went through the War of Liberation and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, he wished everyone a "Happy New Year and a prosperous Year of the Dragon"!(Wang Xiaodan, Shang Yunxia).

The 98-year-old Cui Jinyue participated in the War of Liberation and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and was awarded the third-class meritorious service twice. It's another year of spring breeze, he said: "The Spring Festival is coming, I wish you a smooth work and good health, and I wish you a New Year!" (Wang Xiaodan, Shang Yunxia).

The 93-year-old Gou Yuhe participated in the War of Liberation and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and was awarded a second-class meritorious service once and a third-class meritorious service twice. Today, he is engaged in the pre-service education of prospective recruits, and actively exerts his spare energy. The New Year is approaching, and the veteran Gou Yuhe sent his blessings. He said: "I hope that in the new year, you will continue to work hard, continue to make new progress and new gains, live your life more and more prosperously, and build our party and country stronger and stronger." (Zhang Peng, Zhou Yaxing).

Zhuang Yuehua, a 93-year-old veteran, participated in the Huaihai Campaign and was awarded one second-class merit, two third-class merits, and four fourth-class merits. His wife, Zhang Zonglan, was also a veteran of the Battle of the Transition River. On the occasion of the advent of the New Year, Zhuang Yuehua and his family greeted everyone for the New Year. He said: "In the new year, I wish the motherland prosperity, and I wish my comrades-in-arms smooth work and happy families. (Zhuang Yunjie).

The 93-year-old Hu Tingrui participated in the Liberation War, was awarded the Medal of Honor for Victory and Merit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, and was named "Advanced Retired Cadre" after his retirement. The New Year is approaching, and the veteran Hu Tingrui sent his blessings. He said: "The Spring Festival of 2024 is coming soon, and I am very happy like the people of the whole country. I wish the people of the whole country good health, all the best and all the best. (Qi Yue).

93-year-old Li Yunqing is a "cross-border" veteran from the army to the air force, and is also China's first-generation bomber pilot, who has been awarded two second-class merits and two third-class merits, and has been awarded the Liberation Medal and the Commemorative Medal to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. The Spring Festival is approaching, and the veteran Li Yunqing sent his blessings: "Congratulations to the people of the whole country on the good fortune and happiness of the family in the Year of the Dragon!" (Hu Chenchen).

The 94-year-old Liu Shiyue has grown from a field doctor to an ophthalmologist under the training of the party, and has participated in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation. After his retirement, he still insisted on weekly voluntary medical visits for nearly 30 years, and truly fulfilled his promise of "following the party to 'pursue light' all his life". The Spring Festival is approaching, and the veteran Liu Shiyue sent his blessings. He said: "On the occasion of the Spring Festival in 2024, I sincerely wish all officers and soldiers good health and good luck in the new year. (Li Yuanyuan, Rong Yuxiang).

Tian Shiwen and his wife sent New Year blessings.

Veteran Tian Shiwen joined the army at the age of 11 and became a member of the Eighth Route Army. At the age of 97, he brought New Year blessings to everyone in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, he said: "The Spring Festival is approaching, and I wish you all a happy family, good luck, good health, and everything goes smoothly in the new year." (Yuan Weiping).

Wang Jianzhong, a 96-year-old retired cadre and communications veteran, who participated in the War of Liberation and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, was awarded a third-class meritorious service, and was awarded the Liberation Medal and the Chinese People's Liberation Army Medal of Honor for Independent Merit. (Shi Tianhuan, Li Xuepeng).

Wang Ronghua, a 97-year-old veteran, was an "old Eighth Road" who enlisted in the army during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and was also a field doctor who treated diseases and saved people on the battlefield. On the occasion of the Spring Festival, veteran Wang Ronghua sent blessings: "I wish you all a happy New Year and all the best, I wish our motherland more and more prosperous and strong, our party more and more strong, and lead us to realize the dream of strengthening the army and strengthening the country as scheduled." (Zhang Shaobo).

Zhang Dun, a 96-year-old veteran, participated in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the War of Liberation, and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. After returning from the battlefield to resist US aggression and aid Korea, a bullet remains in his right leg. On the occasion of the Spring Festival in 2024, the veteran Zhang Dun sent his blessings: "The lucky stars are shining, the year is safe, and the New Year is good!" (Wang Xiaodan, Shang Yunxia).

Zhang Yuntang is 93 years old this year and participated in the War of Liberation and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. The Spring Festival is approaching again, and he looks forward to the motherland getting better and better, and also sends his blessings to the people of the whole country. He said: "This year is the Year of the Dragon, I wish you all a happy Chinese New Year, all the best, and a happy family!" (Guo Jing).

Yang Guangyun, a 95-year-old veteran, participated in the War of Liberation, the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and was awarded two third-class merits and two fourth-class merits, and was rated as an advanced worker many times. The Spring Festival is approaching, and Yang Guang sends the blessings of the New Year: "I wish the country prosperity and strength, and I wish the people of the whole country a happy, happy and healthy family." (Zhuang Yunjie).

The 96-year-old Jia Maosong is a veteran of a hundred battles, he has participated in the Liaoshen Campaign, the Pingjin Campaign, participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and was awarded a second-class meritorious service once, a third-class meritorious service, a major meritorious service, and a minor meritorious service three times. The Spring Festival is approaching, Jia Maosong sent his New Year wishes, he said: "The new year is here, I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year!" (Wang Jin, Wang Ru).

Producer: Li Xueyong.

Producers: Li Lihan, Wang Yitao.

Curator: Zhang Jiaoying.

Co-ordinator: Zhang Xuecan, Tian Dingyu.

Editors: Wang Nannan, Zhang Ruijie.

Acknowledgement. Shijiazhuang Garrison Area.

Produced by the People's Liberation Army Branch of Xinhua News Agency.

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