Du Fuguo is an outstanding representative of Chinese soldiers and a well-deserved hero. His deeds, like a monument, stand on the land of China and touch countless people.
Du Fuguo is a native of Zunyi, Guizhou, born in the red hot land, he has been exposed to many revolutionary stories, and has established the lofty ideal of joining the army and serving the country very early. In 2010, 19-year-old Du Fuguo got his wish and put on a military uniform and came to the Yunnan border. After Du Fuguo enlisted in the army, he trained very hard and won many awards, and after the compulsory service expired, he submitted an application to stay in the army with his love for the army, and was finally able to continue to serve.
As we all know, in the last century, the Yunnan border defense experienced a ten-year war. Although the smoke of artillery fire has long gone, the border of Yunnan is still not peaceful, and the long-term war has left countless mines here, bringing serious hidden dangers.
In order to maintain peace and stability in the border areas and safeguard the safety of people's lives and property, the Yunnan Provincial Military Region has organized large-scale mine-sweeping operations on several occasions. In 2015, the Yunnan Provincial Military Region once again formed a minesweeping team, and after Du Fuguo learned the news, he signed up without hesitation and became a minesweeper.
After joining the mine-sweeping team, Du Fuguo mastered the skills necessary for mine-clearing in a relatively short period of time through diligent study and hard training. In the three years that followed, he participated in more than 1,000 mine-sweeping missions, accumulating thousands of mines and explosives. On the minefield full of dangers, Du Fuguo used his fearless heroism to sweep away invisible threats for the people.
In mine-sweeping operations, Du Fuguo always took the lead and was the first to enter the minefield. One day six years ago, Du Fuguo, who was the leader of the group, and his comrades-in-arms carried out a mine-clearing mission as usual, and during the search, they found a grenade that had been set up as a mine, which had a rather complex structure and could be dangerous if he was not careful. Du Fuguo considered the safety of his comrades-in-arms, and he decided to personally step forward to eliminate them.
After his comrades-in-arms retreated to safety, Du Fuguo began demining operations. Du Fuguo decided to clear the surrounding soil first, and although he was very careful, the danger still happened: the bullet suddenly exploded, and after a loud bang, Du Fuguo fell in a pool of blood, and his comrades not far away were unharmed.
Du Fuguo, who was seriously injured, was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, and with the efforts of medical staff, he was finally out of danger. But unfortunately, due to his injuries, Du Fuguo lost his hands and eyes forever.
After Du Fuguo's heroic deeds spread throughout the country, he touched countless people, and he also received a lot of honors, successively won the first-class merit and the August 1 Medal, which is the highest praise for his bravery, fearlessness and selfless dedication.
After Du Fuguo was injured, his wife Wang Jing was always by his side and never abandoned him.
The country has not forgotten Du Fuguo's dedication, after he recovered from his injuries and was discharged from the hospital, he continued to serve in the army, because he left a lifelong disability, so in addition to the original salary, Du Fuguo also enjoys a disability subsidy of 80,000 yuan per year, and enjoys free medical treatment for life.
As the wife of a hero, Wang Jing was also taken care of by the state, and since she was a public official, she could be given priority in terms of promotion. This is the respect for the hero's family, and it is also the hero's due reward.
Although Du Fuguo has left the front line of mine clearance, he is still making contributions in his own way, and he once said that he must not sleep on the credit book. As soon as Du Fuguo recovered, he applied to his unit, asking him to be assigned tasks and participate in daily work training.
Du Fuguo is currently serving as the announcer of his unit, and uses his personal experience to inspire his comrades-in-arms to make meritorious contributions and strengthen the army and rejuvenate the army. In addition, Du Fuguo has also preached many times in units inside and outside the army, and by sharing his own stories, he talked about his original intention and consciousness, and encouraged more aspiring young people to move forward bravely, which caused strong repercussions.
In the new era of China, heroes like Du Fuguo are not only national treasures, but also role models for society. Their stories inspire each and every one of us to be responsible, courageous, and loving, no matter what difficulties we face. Their stories also make us finally understand that heroes are not far away, they are all around us, maybe they are the you, me and him who pay silently in daily life.
The story of Du Fuguo tells us that true heroes not only show bravery on the battlefield, but also silently dedicate themselves in peacetime. In their own way, they guard our peace and harmony. We should not only pay tribute to heroes, but also advocate heroes, and let their deeds and spirit be passed on forever and become a monument of the times that will always stand.