Original title: the octogenarians in Yidu, Hubei Province have been responsible for the martyrs' tombs for 33 years
According to sihai.com, an old man in Yidu, Hubei Province, has been responsible for guarding the tombs of four martyrs for 33 years, regardless of their rewards and losses. Wang Zhongkai, 87, said at the martyrs' cemetery in Panjiawan, Yidu City, on the 22nd that he would stay as long as he was alive.
In the midsummer of 1949, four PLA officers and soldiers gave their lives in the battle in Panjiawan Township, Yidu city. After the battle, local people buried the martyrs and erected tombstones to commemorate them.
In 1986, the former Panjiawan District Office expanded the martyrs' cemetery into a revolutionary martyrs' cemetery. Entrusted by the Civil Affairs Department, Wang Zhongkai, then 53, took charge of the management and protection of the martyrs' cemetery. 'today's happy day is what they get with their lives, and it's also right to do something for them. 'he said.
Wang Zhongkai served as a soldier for six years, so he took charge of the cemetery without any neglect. When cleaning the cemetery, he would carefully clean up every leaf, even the weeds in the cracks between the bricks. When someone came to sweep the tomb, he also volunteered to be an interpreter and tell the visitors about the deeds of the martyrs.
A villager once went to the cemetery to raise cattle and sheep. After Wang Zhongkai stopped him, the villager said he didn't care about human feelings and alienated him. 'someone advised me not to do it. They said that taking care of the cemetery was not only unpaid, but also offensive. 'said the old man. He had heard the gossip, but he never gave up.
Three years ago, unfortunately, Wang Zhongkai suffered from rectal cancer and was in urgent need of surgery. He had to leave the cemetery. Even if he was lying in the hospital bed, he was still worried about the cemetery. One month after the operation, Wang Zhongkai came home from the hospital. The next morning, despite the opposition of his children, he dragged his weak body to the cemetery.
Wang Zhongkai's words and deeds infected his children, and his two sons also joined the guard. "The revolutionary martyrs have bought new China with their blood, and we will continue to sweep graves and carry forward their traditions. "Said Wang Xiaoping, the eldest son of the old man. (end)