Martyr Li Bo, who was only 21 years old, finally "home".
On November 26, the ashes of Martyr Li Bo who died to save his comrades arrived at Yuechi, Sichuan under the escort of his comrades. The 21-year-old Martyr Li Bo finally "home".
This is also the first time he has "goed home" since joining the army in September 2019.
Many citizens greeted Martyr Li Bo to "go home" on the side of the road.
Photo by Zhang Qifu
In the morning of the same day, the burial ceremony of the ashes of Martyrs Li Bo was held in the Martyrs Cemetery of Yuechi County, Guang'an City, Sichuan Province.
Family members and friends of Martyr Li Bo, comrades in the army before his death, representatives of various departments of Yuechi County, student representatives, and citizens who came by spontaneously bowed their heads in silence to bid farewell to the heroes.
The scene of the burial ceremony of the ashes of Martyr Li Bo.
Photo by Zhang Qifu
Li Bo, a native of Yuechi County, Guang'an City, Sichuan Province, was born in May 2000 and enlisted in the army in September 2019. He is a corporal in the Army of the Northern War Zone of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
Leave the hope of life to comrades in arms
But I slept in the glacier
On November 16, Li Bo led two soldiers to patrol the front line of the border, and ran to the direction of Jiehe with the army dog. His comrade Yang Lihao was worried that the army dog would cross the border and immediately went to chase him.
Unexpectedly, the ice layer in the middle of the river was thinner, and Yang Lihao slipped and fell into the ice cave.
Seeing his comrades in danger, Li Bo did not hesitate, and dashed forward to start the rescue.
The river water more than 2 meters deep was icy and bitter. Li Bo held Yang Lihao with both hands, but his feet could not reach the end. The rushing river pushed the two downstream.
After the two struggled in the river for more than 10 minutes, Yang Lihao finally found a point of strength, exhausted all his strength, and climbed onto the ice.
But Li Bo was gone.
After the reinforcements arrived, they searched and found Li Bo's body on the shore 32 meters away from the incident site, under a layer of ice more than 20 centimeters thick.
Facing the choice between life and death, Li Bo left his hope to his comrades, but he slept forever in the cold river, using his life to interpret brotherhood and comradeship.
Li Bo participated in training in the company before his death.
Photo courtesy of the Northern Theater
"Don't be nervous, I'll save you." This is the last sentence left by Martyr Li Bo during his lifetime.
A young life is always fixed at 21 years old.
Remember the first-class merit
There are always heroes that keep us warm
The Army Party Committee of the Northern War Zone decided to approve Comrade Li Bo as a martyr, to record first-class merit, and to be regarded as a member of the Communist Party of China.
Li Bo's picture before his death.
Photo courtesy of the Northern Theater
Director of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense Wu Qian introduced to reporters at a regular press conference of the Ministry of National Defense on the 25th the heroic deeds of Li Bo, a soldier in a border brigade of the Army in the Northern Theater, who saved his life and called on all officers and soldiers to take advantage of him. Comrade Bo is an example and uses continuous struggle as the best consolation to the hero.
Greet the martyrs Li Bo "go home".
Photo by Zhang Qifu
"A hopeful nation cannot live without heroes, and a promising country cannot live without pioneers. In this cold winter, there are always some heroes that keep us warm, and there is always a spirit that makes us feel heartbroken. The majority of officers and soldiers will regard Comrade Li Bo as his Role model, firm ideals and convictions, devote ourselves to the march of strong army, and use our continuous struggle as the best consolation to heroes." Wu Qian said at the meeting.
Citizens come spontaneously
Give the hero the last ride
In the Martyrs Cemetery of Yuechi County, Guang'an City, Sichuan Province, the atmosphere is solemn and solemn, surrounded by plain flowers, and mournful and joyous.
Standing in front of the black-and-white elegiac couplet with "the legacy of the martyrs staying in the history of heroes and feats", Li Bo's former comrades, relatives and friends and people from all walks of life bowed their heads solemnly and bid farewell to the "post-00" Sichuan martyrs on the last journey.
At the burial ceremony, Li Bo's army leaders read out the heroic deeds of the martyrs Li Bo.
Afterwards, the soldiers of the ceremony slowly walked towards the flowers and green cypresses with the urn covered with the party flag in their hands, and the urn of Martyr Li Bo was gently placed in front of the tomb.
Since then, Martyr Li Bo and Cangbai Qingshan have been a companion, and have been buried in the Martyrs Cemetery of Yuechi County.
Present flowers.
Photo by Zhang Qifu
After learning about Li Bo's deeds, many Guang'an citizens rushed to the Martyrs Cemetery to send Li Bo for the last time.
"I saw his deeds on the news the day before yesterday, and I feel very touching." said a citizen who spontaneously came to see off the martyrs. She was very proud of having such a hero in her hometown.
Student representatives presented flowers.
Photo by Zhang Qifu
After the burial ceremony, many citizens stayed here and presented flowers to the heroes for the last time.
My parents are sad but proud of him
"I am very sad and very honorable." Li Bo's father Li Lin said that he was very sad when he lost his son, but his son was sacrificed to save his comrades. It is a very honorable thing, because the choice made by his son is great. of.
The scene of the burial ceremony of the ashes of Martyr Li Bo.
Photo by Zhang Qifu
Li Bo's mother Liao Xiaorong said: "My son makes me most proud of joining the army here." When Liao Xiaorong went to Li Bo's army to sort out the relics, he couldn't help crying bitterly while holding the child's clothes.
Greet the martyrs Li Bo "go home".
Photo by Zhang Qifu
"He has two or three video calls to his parents every week." Li Bo's monitor, Bin Long, is also from Sichuan. In his impression, Li Bo is very filial and considers home very much. Most of his allowances in the army are Sent to parents.
For the remaining small part, in addition to buying daily necessities for himself, as a soldier, Li Bo will also buy work supplies out of his own pocket.
Binlong persuaded Li Bo not to buy these things at his own expense. Li Bo always smiled and said, "I'm in a hurry. It doesn't cost much."
There are always some heroes that keep us warm, and there is always a spirit that makes us stunned.
Hero, go all the way!
Author: Zhu Huan Wang Jue Wang Lin