Vo Van Kiet was a man of action, actions that delivered many benefits to his country and its people.
But what stands out when one considers Kiet’s life is the great mind behind his dynamic, logical and creative ideas.
This mind was powered by a great heart, which beat in harmony with the will of the people.
Kiet’s ideas and vitality injected a new life into the country and the benefits trickled down to people from all walks of life.
The legacy of Kiet’s thinking is still being absorbed in the everyday life of the country.
The long lines of mourners paying tribute to Kiet have proved this undeniable truth.
During his life, Kiet enjoyed the devotion of his children and grandchildren.
That helped him pour even more energy to helping his country and its people.
News of his death shocked and distressed many people.
His sad passing has shown the extent of people’s admiration and affection for him.
For someone who devoted his whole life to the people, it would have been rewarding for him to see the outpouring of emotion his death triggered.
The late, great Vo Van Kiet will be noted in history as a giant figure whose big ideas gave him a form of immortality.
For he will forever live on in the hearts and the minds of the people.
By Tuong Lai |