On the morning of April 2, at the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel Special National Relic Site, National Steering Committee 515 solemnly launches the “500-day campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of martyrs’ remains”. (Photo: Thanh Hieu/VOV-Central Region)
On the morning of April 2, at the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel Special National Relic Site, National Steering Committee 515 solemnly launches the “500-day campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of martyrs’ remains”. (Photo: Thanh Hieu/VOV-Central Region)
The rows of martyrs’ graves stand as a testament to their immense sacrifices for the nation’s peace and independence. (Photo: Kim Thanh/VOV)
The rows of martyrs’ graves stand as a testament to their immense sacrifices for the nation’s peace and independence. (Photo: Kim Thanh/VOV)
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam visits personnel engaged in the search for and recovery of martyrs’ remains at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City. In a letter marking the 79th War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day, he described the nationwide 500-day campaign as “a mission from the heart” and a peacetime march to find those who made peace possible. Mr. Lam says the campaign embodies the Vietnamese traditions of “remembering the source of the water we drink” and repaying those to whom the nation owes a debt of gratitude.<br> (Photo: VOV)
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam visits personnel engaged in the search for and recovery of martyrs’ remains at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City. In a letter marking the 79th War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day, he described the nationwide 500-day campaign as “a mission from the heart” and a peacetime march to find those who made peace possible. Mr. Lam says the campaign embodies the Vietnamese traditions of “remembering the source of the water we drink” and repaying those to whom the nation owes a debt of gratitude.
(Photo: VOV)
Delegates pay tribute and offer incense to heroic martyrs at the Martyrs’ Cemetery in Cu Jut commune, Lam Dong province. (Photo: Nguyen Huy Thanh/VNA)
Delegates pay tribute and offer incense to heroic martyrs at the Martyrs’ Cemetery in Cu Jut commune, Lam Dong province. (Photo: Nguyen Huy Thanh/VNA)
Members of a search team work in Thanh Thuy Commune, Tuyen Quang Province. (Photo: Huu Tuan/VOV5)
Members of a search team work in Thanh Thuy Commune, Tuyen Quang Province. (Photo: Huu Tuan/VOV5)
From June 23 to August 10, 2026, the remains of 256 martyrs were recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Military Command)
From June 23 to August 10, 2026, the remains of 256 martyrs were recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Military Command)
Robert Ambrose Connor, an American veteran who fought in Vietnam, has for many years provided documents, maps, memoirs and information related to mass burial sites from the war, contributing to efforts to locate and recover martyrs’ remains. (Photo: VTC News)
Robert Ambrose Connor, an American veteran who fought in Vietnam, has for many years provided documents, maps, memoirs and information related to mass burial sites from the war, contributing to efforts to locate and recover martyrs’ remains. (Photo: VTC News)

Quang Ninh province has collected DNA samples from all 803 graves at 18 martyrs’ cemeteries. (Photo: Vu Mien/VOV-Northeast Region)
Quang Ninh province has collected DNA samples from all 803 graves at 18 martyrs’ cemeteries. (Photo: Vu Mien/VOV-Northeast Region)

Military personnel collect biological samples from martyrs’ remains at Da Lat Martyrs’ Cemetery. As of August 7, Lam Dong province has collected biological samples and digitised information of 3,040 of the 4,776 unidentified martyrs’ graves. The work is expected to be completed by the end of August, two months ahead of schedule. (Photo: Khoa Diem/VOV-Central Highlands)
Military personnel collect biological samples from martyrs’ remains at Da Lat Martyrs’ Cemetery. As of August 7, Lam Dong province has collected biological samples and digitised information of 3,040 of the 4,776 unidentified martyrs’ graves. The work is expected to be completed by the end of August, two months ahead of schedule. (Photo: Khoa Diem/VOV-Central Highlands)
DNA sampling is being conducted at nearly 9,000 graves at Binh Thuan Martyrs’ Cemetery to help identify fallen soldiers and reconnect them with their families.<br> (Photo: Nhan Dan Newspaper)
DNA sampling is being conducted at nearly 9,000 graves at Binh Thuan Martyrs’ Cemetery to help identify fallen soldiers and reconnect them with their families.
(Photo: Nhan Dan Newspaper)
The memorial and burial ceremony for martyrs’ remains on May 21, 2026, at Nghi Loc Martyrs’ Cemetery, following their recovery during the 2025-2026 dry season in the Lao provinces of Xieng Khouang and Xaysomboun and Vientiane. (Photo: People’s Army Newspaper)
The memorial and burial ceremony for martyrs’ remains on May 21, 2026, at Nghi Loc Martyrs’ Cemetery, following their recovery during the 2025-2026 dry season in the Lao provinces of Xieng Khouang and Xaysomboun and Vientiane. (Photo: People’s Army Newspaper)
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam drapes the national flag over the remains of a martyr recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park. (Photo: VOV)
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam drapes the national flag over the remains of a martyr recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park. (Photo: VOV)
The burial ceremony for the remains of martyr Ma Van Gi at Lang Mon hamlet, Minh Tam commune, Cao Bang province. (Photo: Cao Bang Newspaper)
The burial ceremony for the remains of martyr Ma Van Gi at Lang Mon hamlet, Minh Tam commune, Cao Bang province. (Photo: Cao Bang Newspaper)
(Photo: Nam Trang/VOV-Central Highlands)
(Photo: Nam Trang/VOV-Central Highlands)
Young overseas Vietnamese from 30 countries offer incense in tribute to heroic martyrs on July 27 as part of Vietnam Summer Camp 2026. (Photo: Duc Anh/VOV5)
Young overseas Vietnamese from 30 countries offer incense in tribute to heroic martyrs on July 27 as part of Vietnam Summer Camp 2026. (Photo: Duc Anh/VOV5)
One day, people will no longer have to offer incense in sorrow at nameless graves. Instead, they will be able to call the martyrs by their rightful names. And from Vietnam’s campaign, the world may hear a powerful message: cherish and preserve peace. Because after every war, what lingers longest is not the sound of gunfire, but the enduring search for those who never came home, a search that can last for generations. (Illustrative photo: Huu Tuan/VOV5)
One day, people will no longer have to offer incense in sorrow at nameless graves. Instead, they will be able to call the martyrs by their rightful names. And from Vietnam’s campaign, the world may hear a powerful message: cherish and preserve peace. Because after every war, what lingers longest is not the sound of gunfire, but the enduring search for those who never came home, a search that can last for generations. (Illustrative photo: Huu Tuan/VOV5)