In memory of teacher Tran Trong Cao!

Teacher Tran Trong Cao (1948-2016)

- Respectfully addressing the spirit of Comrade Tran Trong Cao,

- Dear elders, gentlemen, ladies, uncles, aunts, and brothers and sisters,

Dear teachers,

- Dear all bereaved family,

Comrade Tran Trong Cao, our dear comrade, colleague, and beloved friend, is no longer with us! A heart full of passion and determination, full of compassion and tolerance, has forever ceased to beat! After a period of illness, despite the dedicated care and treatment from medical experts and his family, Comrade Tran Trong Cao passed away at 7:43 PM on June 21, 2016 (corresponding to May 17, Year of the Monkey).

Today, in this moment of sorrow, the Party Committee, the Board of Directors, the Trade Union Executive Committee, the Veterans Association, the faculties and units of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, along with family, colleagues, comrades-in-arms, relatives, and generations of students… gather here to express our deepest condolences and to bid farewell to a beloved person, a comrade, a teacher and administrator who dedicated his entire life to the cause of national reunification and the development of a university.

Ladies and gentlemen,

- To all the bereaved family members!

Comrade Tran Trong Cao was born on June 27, 1948, into a family with a patriotic tradition in Hoa Hau village, Nhan Hoa commune, Ly Nhan district, Ha Nam province. Growing up amidst the nation's protracted resistance wars, during those years of great danger and challenge, despite his young age, he enthusiastically participated in local work, eventually becoming the Youth Union Secretary and Deputy Platoon Leader of the Nhan Hoa commune militia. In 1965, at the age of 17, he volunteered to join the Youth Volunteer Force fighting against the US for national salvation, working at Supply Depot 14 in Quang Binh province. Due to his many achievements in work and combat, in March 1967, he was honored to be admitted to the Party right in the "steel land," the frontline of Quang Binh.

In August 1967, like many young people of that era, Comrade Tran Trong Cao enthusiastically joined the Vietnam People's Army, working in Unit 559, and was assigned the position of Platoon Leader of the Engineering Corps of the heroic Truong Son Army. Under fierce fighting conditions, together with his comrades, he created fake battle positions and transport convoys to deceive the enemy, drawing their bombs and bullets towards himself, ensuring the smooth operation of the East Truong Son - West Truong Son routes and the Ho Chi Minh Trail. In April 1969, while participating in combat on Route 20 Quyet Thang, he was partially wounded by enemy bombs and was treated at Hospital 91 and then Unit 231 of the Viet Bac Military Region, where he was recognized as a Class 2/4 Wounded Soldier.

In September 1971, young war invalid Tran Trong Cao was sent to study at the War Invalids Cultural School of Hai Hung province. During this time, he enthusiastically studied while actively participating in the movement, serving as a member of the Executive Committee of the Youth Union and as Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch. With his efforts and determination to overcome difficulties, in February 1974, he passed the entrance exam to the Chemistry Department of Hanoi University. After graduating in November 1977, he was selected for further training at the Central Propaganda School I, and then returned to work at the University, later the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, until his retirement.

Ladies and gentlemen,

- To all the bereaved family members!

Comrade Tran Trong Cao was not only a manager but also a teacher to many generations of students. In university lecture halls, he dedicated all his intellectual resources, his faith and love for the Party, and the doctrines of Marxism-Leninism... to teaching political theory to students. Remembering Professor Tran Trong Cao, many generations of students from the former University of Hanoi and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities always remember a kind, simple, and extremely enthusiastic teacher. He always loved and cherished his students, especially those with particularly difficult circumstances.

As a Party member and lecturer, Comrade Tran Trong Cao has always been a shining example of pioneering spirit, responsibility, and a willingness to think outside the box and take initiative. During his years working at the University, especially in the early years of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities' establishment, he worked tirelessly with the leadership and the entire staff, striving together to build the initial, fundamental foundations for the long-term development of the university.

Thanks to his competence, moral character, and high sense of responsibility, Comrade Tran Trong Cao was always trusted by the Party Committee and the Board of Directors of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and entrusted with many important responsibilities: Head of Department, Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch of the Philosophy Faculty; Head of the Administration - Propaganda - External Relations Department; Head of the Political and Student Affairs Department; Head of the Personnel Department, Deputy Secretary of the University's Party Committee. In every position, Comrade Tran Trong Cao always demonstrated the noble qualities of an educator, a manager, and a communist, and always fulfilled his duties well. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities will forever remember his important contributions to the development of the University.

Throughout his more than 40 years of service, with the achievements he has made, Comrade Tran Trong Cao has been awarded many prestigious titles and honors by the Party, State, and Army:4 Certificates of Commendation from Unit 559, First Class Resistance Medal for the War against the US,Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister,Third-class Labor Medal,40-Year Party Membership Badge...

In his daily life, Comrade Tran Trong Cao always maintained the unwavering character and spirit of a Communist soldier. He lived peacefully, optimistically, and with unwavering loyalty and devotion to his comrades, family, friends, and colleagues. The bombs and bullets of war, the harsh trials of life, could not break the will of this veteran. He is an example of resilience and a zest for life. Despite losing a part of his body in the war, he remained optimistic, actively engaging in sports and achieving many successes in competitions.Gold, silver, and bronze medalsHe was a member of the National Athletics Championships for people with disabilities; he competed in international competitions such as the Asian Championships in Beijing; he participated in and completed the Great Wall of China; and was then invited to participate in the famous annual marathon in the United States for three consecutive years: 1995, 1996, and 1997. Many of us still remember the image of this athlete, a wounded veteran, a resilient and determined soldier with a disabled leg and bleeding knee, who ran over 42 km to become one of the first Vietnamese people to raise the red flag with a yellow star on American soil, moving thousands of hearts of international friends.

Comrade Tran Trong Cao not only fought and sacrificed his youth and blood for the independence and freedom of the nation, but also contributed to building peace. Before relations between Vietnam and the United States were normalized, the photograph of wounded soldier and veteran Tran Trong Cao walking arm-in-arm with American veteran Kelly on a crowded sidewalk in New York City was published by the American and international press as one of the proofs of selflessness, humanity, justice, and peace.

Ladies and gentlemen,

- To all the bereaved family members!

Since retiring in 2006, Comrade Tran Trong Cao has always followed the development of the University, the Philosophy Faculty, and the units within the University with which he had been associated for many years. He always showed great concern and shared in the joys and sorrows of the scientific community. That sincere and heartfelt affection is truly profound!

Although he has passed away, the image and legacy of a dedicated and passionate educator, always demonstrating a high sense of responsibility towards his work, will forever be etched in the minds of many generations of faculty, staff, and students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.A group of heroes.

As a kind, loyal, optimistic, and highly responsible family man, Comrade Tran Trong Cao always cherished and devoted his love and attention to every step of the growth and development of each family member and relative. A faithful husband and exemplary father, the passing of Comrade Tran Trong Cao is a great loss to his family and both sides of the extended family.

- Respectfully addressing the spirit of Comrade Tran Trong Cao!

Comrade [Name] came into this world, to his family, grandchildren, colleagues, and to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities... with a wholehearted and sincere compassion. That sincerity and dedication will forever be etched in the hearts of his comrades, colleagues, generations of students, in the training work of the University, and in the deep affection of his relatives, family, friends, comrades, and neighbors.

In this time of sorrow, on behalf of the leadership of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and all staff, faculty, and students of the University, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family!

Before this moment of parting, we respectfully request that all elders, teachers, veterans, and comrades observe a minute of silence to bid farewell to Teacher Tran Trong Cao - our dear and beloved comrade, colleague, and fellow soldier!

The moment of silence begins.

Thank you very much.

Party Committee and Board of Directors of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities

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