On the occasion of the "August 1st" Army Day, Hongmei Street in Xuhui District held the 2024 "Salute to the Loveliest People"-"August 1st" Army Day Military Ground Symposium and Special Care Objects to Celebrate "August 1st" Representatives of the joint construction units and fire rescue stations in the jurisdiction were invited to participate in the collective birthday party, and more than 40 retired soldiers and recipients of special care in the community gathered together to celebrate the 97th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
"We pay our highest respect to the retired soldiers and recipients of special care in our jurisdiction!" At the beginning of the event, the relevant person in charge of Hongmei Street extended their highest respect and holiday greetings to the retired military personnel and recipients of special care. Subsequently, the street veterans station reported on the work of supporting soldiers and giving priority to their families in the street.
During the discussion and exchange session, representatives of street garrison troops, retired military service stations in residential areas, key preferential treatment recipients and retired military personnel spoke and exchanged views. Disabled soldier Fu Weixiang reviewed his military career and said he would continue to serve the community and contribute to the community as a soldier. Zhu Zhongcheng, a veteran who participated in the war, composed a poem with great affection, praising the iron-blooded spirit of soldiers in the new era. He said loudly and resonantly, "If there is a war, we must call back and win the war." This demonstrates the sense of mission and responsibility of retired soldiers.
Afterwards, the audience sang "My Motherland and Me" with passionate and sincere emotions, expressing their infinite love and affectionate blessings for the great motherland. The old comrades enjoyed an unforgettable "August 1st" collective birthday by tasting birthday cakes that symbolized unity and blessings.
The person in charge of the Xuhui Distribution Center of the "Weekly Radio and Television" newspaper also came to the scene to extend holiday congratulations to the old comrades present, and sent a piece of summer cool condolences to the cutest veterans to convey the message to the society All walks of life show deep concern for retired military personnel and recipients of special care.
On the day of the event, there was also a special floral DIY activity session called "Flowers for Meritorious Heroes". Under the patient guidance of the florist, everyone hand-selected flowers, matched colors, trimmed branches and leaves, and created exquisite floral works. With the fragrance of flowers and laughter, the scene was filled with joy and harmony.
The Hongmei Street Veterans Service Station stated that it will continue to optimize the service mechanism and innovate the service model, and is committed to providing more comprehensive, professional and efficient one-stop services to the retired soldiers in the jurisdiction, with more meticulous, considerate and thoughtful service measures. Effectively safeguard and protect the legitimate rights and interests of veterans and preferential care recipients, implement respect and care, and continuously enhance the sense of gain, honor, and happiness of veterans.
Source: Shanghai Xuhui
