"The people's affection for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is the most accurate measure"

On the morning of July 26, historian Duong Trung Quoc joined the crowd visiting General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the National Funeral House.

“Coming here and witnessing this scene, I have real emotions. Our ancestors said it, Uncle Ho said it, and the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong also said: The measure is the people's heart. We see that the people coming here clearly demonstrate that. The people's feelings are the most accurate measure.

Having witnessed the time when Uncle Ho passed away and the funeral of General Vo Nguyen Giap, I think the sad event of this country awakened many people," said Mr. Duong Trung Quoc.

According to him, the people's sentiments in this event clearly demonstrate the loyalty to the dead. "The people's sentiments towards the late General Secretary will awaken the conscience and responsibility of many people:There are examples, why don't you do it? Others can do it, why can't you?”, the historian emphasized.

Also waiting in line to pay his respects to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Mr. Nguyen Van Hung (64 years old, living in Viet Hung, Long Bien, Hanoi) was saddened as if he had lost a relative since hearing the news of the General Secretary's death.

Through the media, Mr. Hung learned that people were allowed to visit at 6:00 p.m. yesterday, July 25, but he was afraid he wouldn't make it in time, so he lined up early this morning.

Not having time to eat breakfast at home, Mr. Hung hurriedly brought a baguette. At 5am, he arrived at Lo Duc Street. A long line of people was lined up in front of him.

Mr. Hung choked up and said: “The passing of Uncle Nguyen Phu Trong is a great loss for me personally as well as the Vietnamese people. I am deeply moved, because he is an example of exemplary conduct, integrity, and walking the walk... for all people to follow.”

Ms. Kieu Thi That (in Kim Bang, Ha Nam) took the bus at 3am to arrive at Lo Duc street at 5am. Since hearing the news of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's death, Ms. That has felt extremely sorry for the highest leader of the Party who devoted himself to his work.

“At his age, in our hometown, he would have been resting and enjoying the countryside with his children and grandchildren, but he still worked until his last breath. I feel so sorry and respect him so much. That’s why today I want to come here, to the place where he was born, to light an incense stick for him,” Mrs. That shared.

After the visit, she will wait until the afternoon to take the General Secretary to his final resting place.