In 2017, the day before the July 1st Party Day, the widow of General Xu Shiyou, the 93-year-old Tian Pu, passed away peacefully in Beijing 301 Hospital. Her life, like her faith, was full of tenacity and simplicity. In accordance with the old man's wishes, her funeral was simple, without complicated rituals and noisy noise. Just six days later, in the hospital where she died, a simple and solemn farewell ceremony was held.
From the shot, we can see the old man Tian Pu lying quietly among the flowers, her body is covered with a brand new party flag, wearing an old dress before her death, the deep black symbolizes her low-key and simple. Although the memorial service was small, it attracted thousands of people. The children of the Xu family, just like bidding farewell to their father 32 years ago, silently bid farewell to their mother. Two old men, a valiant general and a resilient wife, are finally reunited in heaven to continue their faith and love.
Tian Pu, this name for many people, may not be unfamiliar, she is the loyal companion of General Xu Shiyou, Tian Pu is a native of Shandong, when she was 15 years old, she resolutely joined the Eighth Route Army, initially, she worked as a worker in the clothing factory, hardworking and simple, hard-working. Later, she was assigned to work in the propaganda team.
The acquaintance of Tian Pu and Xu Shiyou benefited from the introduction of Lieutenant General Wu Kehua. With the help of their comrades-in-arms, the two gradually established a relationship. General Xu Shiyou, a heroic hero who is brave and fearless on the battlefield and has made great achievements, but in life, he has an unknown tenderness. Before meeting Tian Pu, he had already experienced two marriages and had been single for ten years, and fate did not seem to bring him true happiness. After meeting Tian Pu, his life can be considered truly complete.
In the land of Qilu in 1943, 19-year-old Tian Pu and 37-year-old Xu Shiyou came together in this way. When they got married, there was not much luxury and publicity, only the deep affection for each other. After getting married, the two fell in love and gave birth to 7 children. Whether in war or peacetime, they have always supported each other and faced the challenges of life together.
Tian Pu's life can be said to be a model of hard work and simplicity. Many of her clothes have been worn for 20 years. Like Xu Shiyou, she has never arranged a job for her children, hoping that they will be self-reliant. General Xu Shiyou died of illness in his later years, but Tian Pu enjoyed the happiness of his later years. Her children have always been by her side, allowing her to enjoy the joy of her children and grandchildren around her knees.
In the last moments of his life, Tian Pu's only wish was to be able to be buried next to her husband. This simple wish was finally agreed upon by the organization. She was buried next to General Xu Shiyou's cemetery, forever with her beloved husband.