Launch of memoir depicting the spirit of union members during the resistance war

Volume two of the memoir "My Youth - As Long As I Live, I Will Fight" by former Thanh Doan commando and former Con Dao prisoner Ngo Tan Quan was released on the morning of August 19, continuing the memories of his youth attached to the Youth Union, his comrades and his aspiration to live for revolutionary ideals.

Despite having a serious illness and having to live with a breathing tube and a feeding tube, author Ngo Tan Quan still persevered in writing to keep his promise to his teammates.

Author Ngo Tan Quan shared: “When I can no longer speak but can still write, I try to record true stories, a part of my memories of my youth under the flag of our Union, the glorious Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union .”

Dr. Le Hong Liem, former Deputy Head of the Party Central Inspection Commission, spoke at the book launch.

The book is 435 pages thick, consisting of 5 chapters, recording the journey of fighting in the inner city, the years of imprisonment in Con Dao (1969 - 1974) and the whole post-war life when the author continued to work to show gratitude and build his homeland. In particular, the book has a chapter dedicated to the memories of the commando soldier, former political prisoner.

The book was completed with the cooperation of former Southern Union cadres and comrades, under the editorship of Dr. Le Hong Liem and Pham Thi Nghia. Many witnesses and comrades of the 67B Special Forces such as Dr. Le Hong Liem, Dr. Quach Thu Nguyet, Ms. Dinh Kim Hoang, Mr. Ngo Tung Chinh, etc. contributed articles, enriching the collective memory picture.

The memoir volume 2 "My Youth - As Long As I Live, I Will Fight" is about the journey of fighting in the inner city, the years of imprisonment in Con Dao and the author's post-war life.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Ngo Tung Chinh, the author's younger brother, emphasized: "Despite his illness, my brother still kept his promise to his teammates and still inspired the youth."

The book launch ceremony was also an opportunity for a friendly meeting and to recall the fighting memories of former cadres of the Southern Vietnam Youth Union and the 67B Go Vap Special Forces Team.

According to Dr. Le Hong Liem, the birth of the book is the result of a collective effort, as well as the affection of comrades and teammates for a seriously wounded veteran, who is always dedicated to showing gratitude to his teammates and continues to contribute to the country through his writing.

News and photos: Huong Tran/Tin Tuc and Dan Toc Newspaper

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