Memorial service held for policeman dead on duty
A memorial service was held in Dong Ha city, central Quang Tri province, on October 26 for Captain Truong Van Thang, who died conducting flood response operations.
A memorial service was held in Dong Ha city, central Quang Tri province, on October 26 for Captain Truong Van Thang, who died conducting flood response operations. (Photo: VNA)Quang Tri (VNA) – A memorial service was held in Dong Ha city, central Quang Tri province, on October 26 for Captain Truong Van Thang, who died conducting flood response operations.
Thang was a policeman of Huong Viet commune, Huong Hoa district, Quang Tri province. He was among the seven police officers who were dispatched to search for seven missing residents amidst rising floodwater on October 17.
The 31-year-old sacrificed his life while performing the duty the same day.
Minister of Public Security General To Lam sent a wreath to the ceremony, and extended his sympathies to the bereaved family.
Thang was posthumously presented with the national defence order (second class) and promoted in rank./.
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