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In the spring of 1986, I drove to the town with trepidation. I haven't seen each other for many years, but today I will meet my old comrade-in-arms, Deputy Company Commander Li. He was a hero in our Air Force, a pilot with excellent flying skills.
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An unexpected training accident severely impaired his eyesight and ended his dream of flying high. This will be the first time I have visited him since he returned home.
In my memory, he always has a confident smile, flying a fighter plane in the blue sky, and now, what kind of deputy company commander Li will I meet?
The voice at the door interrupted my thoughts, it was Liu Xin, his wife, who warmly welcomed me into this home, which was full of the atmosphere of the old Japanese military camp and the smell of home.
In Deputy Company Commander Li's home, every place looks simple and warm. Some of his flight certificates are hung on the wall, and his former flight helmet and flight suit are quietly placed in the corner, as if the dusty years quietly tell the glory of the past.
Deputy Company Commander Li took me on a tour of his hut, which was simple but neat and orderly. He pointed to the flying equipment, his voice slightly vicissitudes, but his eyes revealed a calm of determination and acceptance.
Liu Xin was busy in the kitchen, preparing lunch. Her presence brings life and warmth to this home. Despite her busy schedule, she has always maintained an optimistic attitude and supported the family.
She spoke to us from time to time, and with endless patience and tenacity in her smile, I was filled with respect for her. Deputy Company Commander Li sat down and slowly told me about his transformation.
After the accident, he went through an extremely difficult time, from a pilot who went up every day to an ordinary person who needed to be taken care of by others.
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He said the change made him feel so frustrated that he didn't want to see anyone at one point. However, Liu Xin and his family never gave up on him, and their support and encouragement allowed him to gradually find the courage to stand up again.
After lunch, we walked out of the house and walked along the village road to the town market. Although Deputy Company Commander Li's steps are no longer as vigorous as in the past, his every step seems firm.
He told me about his stall at the market, where he sold some of his handmade wooden crafts and small toys. At first, he says, he felt frustrated with manual work because his hands were not as steady as they used to be and his vision was not clear.
However, over time, he gradually got used to this new way of life and found joy in it. Walking in the market, Deputy Company Commander Li's booth was full of people. He appears to be warm and sincere when communicating with every customer.
I saw him explaining how to use the toys and how to care for the woodwork, and there was no more self-pity or frustration in his words.
At this moment, although he is no longer a pilot who flies fighter planes, in my eyes, he is still the hero who soars in different fields.
That afternoon, we also helped an elderly grandmother choose the right toys for her grandson. Deputy Company Commander Li carefully showed her the characteristics of each toy and patiently answered her questions.
Through these interactions, I saw Deputy Company Commander Li's new attitude towards life: he learned to find the feeling of flying on the ground, although in a different way, but his courage and enthusiasm remained undiminished.
As the sun set, we slowly returned to his home. Along the way, I felt that the change of Deputy Company Commander Li was not only his personal victory, but also the result of his joint efforts with the people around him.
As the daylight softens, our conversation deepens, and the hustle and bustle of the market seems distant. Deputy Company Commander Li and I sat on a slightly shabby bench, his eyes fixed on the figures of children playing in the distance.
His voice was slightly choked and confided to me his innermost feelings. He mentioned that even though he has found a new way of life, there is still a part of his heart that is difficult to let go.
He couldn't forget the feeling of freedom flying in the blue sky, and the feeling of loss still came back painfully in the dead of night. Suddenly, a regular customer interrupted our conversation.
She is an old grandmother who often comes to buy toys, and this time she brought her little grandson. The child's eyes were attracted by a delicate wooden plane, and his excitement brought a smile to the face of Deputy Company Commander Li.
The grandmother gratefully told us that since she bought her grandson toys made by Deputy Company Commander Li, the child was full of longing for flying and often asked about the sky and airplanes.
This moment touched Deputy Company Commander Li. He looked at the child, tears of excitement flashing in his eyes. He told me that even though he could no longer fly, he felt as if he had gone back to the days when he used to soar through the clouds through these little toys.
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He realized that although the form had changed, he could still touch the sky and inspire others to dream of flying. We continued to stroll through the market, and Deputy Company Commander Li communicated with customers more enthusiastically.
He recounts the design of a special toy airplane inspired by an unforgettable moment in his piloting career. Listening to his description, I could feel his pride and endless love for flying.
This outpouring of emotion also made the customers present feel a special connection. Just as we were about to leave the market, Deputy Company Commander Li suddenly stopped and turned to me, his eyes firm and deep.
"Although I can't fly anymore, I've found new ways to lift my soul into the air," he said. I know that as long as I continue to create, my heart can still fly. ”
At this moment, I deeply felt his transformation and acceptance from the depths of his heart, which is a powerful force that transcends the pain of loss.
When the time of farewell came, I clasped the hand of Deputy Company Commander Li, and my heart was full of respect and reluctance for him. From his story, I saw how a warrior found new heights in the trough of life.
I was inspired by his tenacity and creativity, and made me realize that true flight is not only the movement of the body in the air, but also the freedom and flight of the mind.
As I drove out of town, I looked back frequently. The figure of Deputy Company Commander Li gradually blurred, but the inspiration he gave me was as clear as ever. Even if the wings are broken, the heart can still fly, which will be an important belief in my future life and challenges.
In those moments when courage and inspiration were needed, I will think of today, of Deputy Company Commander Li's determined eyes and his indomitable spirit. His story will always be a light in my heart.