Temple of South Viet’s guerilla base General

Until now, several generations of Ben Tre have the same pride of the talented, compassionate General.

He is not only a military general under the first generation of Ben Tre set a bright example for the next generations in the two protracted wars of resistance, great hardship, which in time of peace, even in any position, he always completed his tasks assigned by the Party and the Army. At the old age under poor health, he was still restless, but always positive to contribute to the charitable, activities, the movement of repaying and returning favor … until his death.

Who is he?

He is General Dong Van Cong – Hero of People’s Armed Forces. His hometown is Tan Hao Commune, Giong Trom District.

Recognizing the merits and for the posterity. Giong Trom People built his temple at the (on the occasion of) Junction area of Ms. Ba Ngoi Bridge, Tan Hao commune, Giong Trom district. The 6th anniversary of his death (August 6th, 2005 – August 6th, 2011), the Department of Defense coordinated to organize a ceremony setting up Dong Van Cong bust in traditional rituals.

Before setting up the bust is the traditional death anniversary. The funeral oration of the anniversary has it that:

What a glory!

The hero’s name will be resounding for thousand years

The man of on standing talent and sense of purpose will be eternally glorious

“Mr. Cong’s army” Ben Tre steel land, Southern part Brass citadel talented General …

Visiting the temple of Lieutenant-General is not only to review, the past to understand the present but also to contribute to the preservation of tradition of drinking water to remember the source of our nation./.