Chen Guixiang, a survivor of Nanjing Da**, died on March 5, 2024, at the age of 99. Her story is not only a testimony to that dark history, but also an ode to the resilience of human nature.
Chen Guixiang's life is full of hardships and challenges. When she was a child, her parents died, and it was her grandmother who worked hard to raise her. During her time in Nanjing, she experienced extreme fear and pain. Once, in the face of the pursuit of Japanese soldiers, her grandmother was unfortunately killed by Japanese soldiers in order to protect her. Chen Guixiang feels grief every time she recalls this experience.
However, this painful experience did not break Chen Guixiang. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, she actively studied and worked hard to become literate, and eventually became the women's director of the village, and later the village party secretary. Her story showcases the spirit of resilience in the face of adversity.
Chen Guixiang also actively participated in several testimonial rallies and told the world about her personal experience. In 2011, she even went to Hiroshima, Japan, to tell the Japanese people about the history of Nanjing. She insisted that through her testimony, it could be proved that she and countless Chinese people had suffered from the invading Japanese army.
Chen Guixiang has a deep understanding of the strength of the motherland, and she attaches great importance to the education of her children, teaching them to protect their families and defend the country. Even in her later years, she lost sight due to diabetes, but she still maintained an optimistic attitude and faced life with a smile. Her strength and optimism have not only influenced her children, but also inspired everyone who knows her story.
Chen Guixiang's death is not only her personal loss, but also a historical loss. Her life is a profound testimony to the history of Nanjing, and it is also a vivid interpretation of the spirit of human perseverance and never giving up. Her story will be remembered forever, and her spirit will inspire future generations to move forward.