77 Years of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day: "Disabled, but not useless"

“Disabled, but not useless” is a phrase of encouragement and praise that President Ho Chi Minh has given to the war invalids, who sacrificed part of their bodies for the national independence and freedom. Following Uncle Ho’s teachings, tens of thousands of war invalids across the country have overcome illness and challenges to become examples of diligence.

War invalids at the Thuan Thanh nursing centre in in the northern province of Bac Ninh compete over a game of chess. (Photo: VNA)

War invalid Ha Quy Phien, classified as 2/4 from Bac Ninh province, is one of Vietnam's outstanding athletes in paragames sports, winning numerous medals both nationally and regionally. (Photo: VNA)

Following Uncle Ho's teaching “Doctor like a gentle mother,” war invalid Cao Thi Thanh Mai of category 2/4 actively gets involved in social work, giving hands to many people in difficult circumstances, especially war invalids, the elderly, and those in need both within and outside the province. (Photo: VNA)

Veteran Bui Van Binh, a war invalid of category 4/4, has traveled across the country to collect, preserve, and display thousands of artifacts from resistance wars at his home, aiming to honor his comrades and educate younger generations about the historic struggles for national independence. (Photo: VNA)

War invalid Deo Van Hai of category 3/4 from Muong La district in Sơn La province, has overcome his disabilities to develop a successful VAC (viticulture-aquaculture-animal husbandry) economic model. (Photo: VNA)

War invalid Vu Van Tinh from Hoang Dieu ward, Thai Binh city, Thai Binh province, has developed production and created jobs for the children of wounded and sick soldiers in the area, with a salary of 3.5 million VND per month. (Photo: VNA)