Vietnamese people sign book of condolences for late US Senator
Thứ Hai, 27/08/2018, 21:52
On August 27, many Vietnamese people arrived at the US Embassy in Hanoi to sign a book of condolences for late Senator John McCain, who passed away at age 81.
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On August 27-28, the US Embassy in Vietnam opened a book of condolences at Vuon Hong Building, Ngoc Khanh Street to mark the passing of Senator McCain. |
Many Vietnamese people are mourning the death of Senator McCain, who made a great contribution to normalizing Vietnam-US relations. |
US ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink signs the book of condolences. |
Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink says Senator John McCain was not only a warrior but also a person of peace who made an enduring contribution to warming Vietnam-US relations. |
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Vu Van Tam and staff |
Deputy Minister Tam expresses his deep sympathy at the passing of Senator McCain. |
“May you rest in peace, Mr McCain, an honourable friend of Vietnam’s agricultural industry and farmers”, Mr Tam wrote. |
Mr Kieu Huu Tho, an entrepreneur, says Senator McCain was a wonderful person, who provided the basis for the normalization of Vietnam-US relations and his death is a great loss. |
Ms Doan Thi Hai from Hang Ma ward, says she wants to show her mourning for the passing of Senator McCain. |
Ms Pham Minh Hai from Xuan La, Tay Ho district, says she was moved at the death of Senator McCain – an unyielding and decisive person who always struggled for peace. |
Mr Pham Minh Chuc, 81, is one of those who arrived at the US Embassy early to wait to sign the book of condolences. |
US Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink and Mr Pham Minh Chuc. |
Mr Pham Gia Minh, an entrepreneur was also moved at the warm sentiment held by Senator McCain for Vietnam. |
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