Chapter 1479 They are the first generation (Third update, please subscribe)
That night, in the primary school auditorium, Cheng Wanli was silently guarding him, not only him, but also Roger’s comrades. Came here from the base to attend the funeral of his comrades.
They just sat silently in front of the coffin, keeping vigil for him. In the distance, TV reporters were silently recording all this with TV cameras.
In the past few days, Roger's photos have always appeared on TV news. Just like Cheng Wanli said, he moved many people and shocked many people.
No one can imagine that the man in the photo, surrounded by his wife and children, would choose to sacrifice himself without hesitation when facing danger to protect his comrades around him.
This spirit of sacrifice shocked everyone.
Ding Jie, a news reporter, has been here for the past few days. When she saw her counterpart from another radio station, the two said hello and went outside the auditorium.
They were once alumni of the university and had many contacts with each other, such as participating in some activities together in the mountain city.
Later, due to various reasons, they all came here one after another, and then entered the same industry, so they kept in touch.
It is a coincidence that we can meet again at this place.
"Ding Jie, you seem a little haggard."
Sun Weili looked at his old friend and said with concern.
"Is there anything bothering you?"
As he said this, he took out a cigarette and handed one to his old friend.
Ding Jie silently took the cigarette, lit it, took a puff of the cigarette, and then exhaled the smoke before saying:
"Did you know? He is the "first generation" in a lot of news. In his memory of growing up, there was almost no concept of hardship, at least since he set foot on this land. In school, he can do it every day. I drank milk and ate meat. When I was a teenager, I drank Fanta, watched movies, rode bicycles and played in plantations with my friends, and even went exploring in the nearby rainforest. ..."
Ding Jie is talking about the life of teenagers. This is the life of young people here in this land, study, life, games... This is their life,
< br>Their lives seem to always be carefree and full of happiness, and because of this, they always have bright smiles on their faces.
When she said these words, Ding Jie turned her eyes to the auditorium and looked at the large photo next to the coffin. The soldier in the photo had a bright smile on his face. Like all young people, he was completely the same. It looks like it has experienced wind and waves.
This is exactly the characteristic of these young people. Their faces always have sincere and bright smiles. Their world is so simple and happy.
It seems that the troubles of the world have nothing to do with them, and their world seems to be always full of joy. Maybe this is the change that this land has brought to people.
“When he was seventeen years old, he married his elementary school classmate. They were married for six years and raised five children. In short, he was an ordinary young man... Hard work and hard work never existed in their lives. , as for sacrificial contributions, no one has ever used such Words taught them.
But he was willing to sacrifice his life for his comrades. What was he thinking when he threw himself at the grenade? "
When he asked this question, There was a hint of doubt in Ding Jie's expression.
Ding Jie’s words made Sun Weili purse his lips and said:
"It's very unusual, but have you ever thought about it, they..."
Sun Weili looked at the soldiers who were keeping vigil for his comrades and said:
"They are all the same people. The same young people have the same experience. They have never experienced hardship, let alone know what hardship is. But they are such people who naturally highly recognize the values here, and are well-educated, have ideals, morals and moral integrity. Faith, no bad habits here. , many people have a double-star flag hanging on their roofs all year round.
Here, soldiers are not only motivated by their spirit of sacrifice, but also their personal interests are highly consistent with the country, and they are recognized by the country. "
After that, Sun Weili looked at the soldiers silently. Those soldiers were all young and surprisingly strong. Even the military uniforms they wore could not hide their strong bodies. In fact, this was exactly common characteristics of this generation of young people.
"I seem to understand... From them, I seem to see the future, the future of this land..."
Ding Jie took a puff of cigarette, then looked at the smiling soldier in the photo and said:
“You know what? In the past In the past few days, I interviewed many people, and all his friends and classmates believed that he would do this when faced with danger. "
"Why?"
Sun Weili said curiously:
"Because they will do that too!"
Sun Weili was stunned by the inexplicable shock. The two of them smoked silently and stood beside the door of the auditorium without saying a word.
Sometimes, people really need education.
And at this moment they all seemed to have received some kind of education.
After he finished smoking, Sun Weili said:
"It seems that we are two completely different types of people..."
"Yes, completely different. Although they are our descendants, but..."
Put out the cigarette butt on On the trash can nearby, Ding Jie said:
"They are completely different from us..."
After that, she once again turned her attention to those soldiers. They had officers and some Soldiers, some old and some young...
Cheng Wanli, who was sitting in front of the coffin, sat motionless. At this time, a young man wearing a Marine uniform came to the coffin. Cheng Wanli had greeted the young man during dinner before. Sergeant Tian Wenli, they had been there before. Served in a company and went to war together. He seemed to be thinking about something as he pressed his hand against the coffin.
Then he turned his attention to the lieutenant colonel and asked:
"Sir, do you know Roger?"
They are just ordinary people. They were just soldiers. Logically speaking, there would be no such senior officers coming to see him off. Although he is a hero.
Cheng Wanli replied:
"I really hope to know him and understand him."
"Do you know?"
Tian Wenli looked at the coffin and said:
“ Roger and I were soldiers together and trained together. A few years ago, when we were in Suez, he was always the first to charge and the first to fight on the battlefield. You know what our company commander said about him. ”
"If all soldiers were like him, then there might be no more wars in this world... Unfortunately, there are too few people like him."
Cheng Wanli was slightly startled by Tian Wenli's words. Said:
“Yes, There are too few people like him."
"When I saw the news of Roger's death, sir, I was thinking, if it were me, would I pounce on the grenade?"< br>
“So did you get the answer?”
Tian Wenli smiled and put his hand on the coffin. He said nothing, but the determination in his eyes could not be deceived.
While they were talking, a car soon stopped outside the auditorium. It was the officer in charge of the local recruitment office. After seeing Cheng Wanli, he first saluted, and after introducing himself, he said:< br>
“Mr. Cheng, I just I received a call from the Marine Corps Command. Your Excellency has signed an order to award Sergeant Roger the Double Star Medal. The commander will personally attend the funeral tomorrow..."
The news came a bit suddenly, but it is. Rightfully so, because people believe he deserves it.
In the early morning of the next day, the town was already crowded with reporters from all over the country. News trucks were parked in the town. In the past few days, many TV stations have focused their cameras on this town.
The town was the same as yesterday. People were preparing for Roger's funeral. They were not the only ones, but people from several nearby towns also came.
The school auditorium was full of people, holding national flags in their hands. This ordinary memorial service attracted many people because of a paper order.
Senior military generals, local mayors...
People come here to remember and promote it.
As an escort, Cheng Wanli watched all this silently. At this time, all he was thinking about was his experience - standing at attention and saluting again and again, and again and again. The arms were slowly raised and lowered again, ordinary people's silence again and again...
Are the others important?
On this day, the roadside from the school auditorium to the public cemetery was crowded with people, holding double-star flags. When the hearse passed by, people threw flowers on the road, laying a road of flowers for the martyrs.
His comrades wore formal uniforms and escorted their comrades on their last journey.
Everything was arranged according to the standard military funeral process. There was no increase because of the arrival of the general, nor was there any decrease because he was a soldier.
Military funerals have their own corresponding regulations. Whether they are generals or soldiers, they are the same. If there is any difference, it is that generals can use artillery carts to transport coffins. Also, at funerals, concierges Teams fired different numbers of shots.
In fact, this is normal. Whether they were generals or soldiers during their lifetime, when they sacrificed, they made the greatest contribution - sacrificing their own lives!
No matter how noble life is, they are all equal and have a common identity - martyrdom.
In fact, this is also reflected in the tombstones of the Chung Martyrs Shrine. All the tombstones are carved from the same white marble, with the same size and specifications. Even the rules for coffins are the same, regardless of generals or generals. Waiting for soldiers. There, no one deliberately talks about equality, but in fact everyone is equal.
Roger, who died in battle as a soldier, could be buried in the Martyrs' Shrine, but according to his family's wishes, he was buried in his hometown. Although he was not born here, he has long regarded this place as his hometown.
This moment can be said to be extremely sad and glorious!
Until the end of the funeral, before the burial, the protocol team took down the double-star flag covering the coffin. After six people worked together to fold it, an officer held the flag with both hands on his chest and sent it to Penny. The officer knelt on one knee. Next, he said.
"This flag is given to you from a grateful country, thanking your husband for his loyal service and sacrifice for the country..."
The moment he took over the flag, Penny hugged it tightly, tears streaming down her face, as if she was hugging her husband. Several children were standing there. The eldest son Luo Haitao, who was only five years old, looked at his father's coffin and saluted like a soldier.
On this day, the father lost his son, the wife lost her husband, and the child lost his father.
Only everyone has gained some kind of education.
(End of this chapter)