Written by: Old Donkey Looks at Society
I remember the old saying: "Woe is the place of blessing; Blessings lurk in disguise. This is vividly reflected in the disaster of the Wenchuan earthquake. The 512 Wenchuan earthquake, a day that made countless families feel painful, today is the 16th anniversary. Those of us who have come and experienced it are still fresh in our minds, and the scene of that day seems to be yesterday. Let's talk about this topic today.
Memories of grief
At Xuankou Middle School in Sichuan Province, time seems to have stood still at that moment. I remember that the blogger Mercury once visited this museum, the silent school building, and the dilapidated playground, all telling about the horror and helplessness when the earthquake happened. The magnitude 8 earthquake that shocked the world caused many families to be deeply traumatized! The number of people killed, the missing loved ones, the injured survivors, how many stories of life and grief are behind the numbers.
But God is sometimes fair, and although the disaster is merciless, it also unites the Chinese people, from the national leadership to the ordinary people, everyone is contributing to the rescue.
The most beautiful retrograde
I remember that after the earthquake, the elder brothers of the People's Liberation Army and the uncles of the public security and fire departments all over the country became the most beautiful retrogrades. They are the best portrayal of "hardships and selfless dedication". At that time, the warriors of the People's Liberation Army risked their lives, parachuted, climbed mountains, and made detours, in order to reach out to the people in the disaster area as soon as possible, telling us that as long as there is hope, all difficulties can be overcome.
Post-disaster reconstruction, role model power
Speaking of which, post-disaster reconstruction is also crucial. I remember that caring people all over the country reached out to help, whether it was donating money and materials, or volunteering, all of which reflected the spirit of great love of the Chinese people. What's more, reconstruction is not only about building houses and bridges, but also about rebuilding people's homes and comforting hearts. Seeing that the places that were once shattered by the earthquake are now renewed is also a great source of confidence and comfort to the people in the affected areas.
Wenchuan, the name, may have become heavy after that day. However, as time goes by, what we prefer to see is the courage and strength to get back up from this land and become a role model for the whole country and the world.
Looking at the present, do you feel that compared with 16 years ago, although we still remember those pains, at the same time, we have a new understanding of life and hope?
Remember and move forward
Since then, May 12 has been designated as the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Day, not only to commemorate it, but also to remind us to respect nature and revere life. The older generation often says, "Be prepared for danger in times of peace," and that's not wrong at all. Learning to prevent and mitigate disasters can not only reduce losses, but also keep dangers out.
Now, when we look back, the Wenchuan earthquake has taught us too many lessons. However, this has also made China's disaster prevention and rescue system more and more mature, and our emergency response capabilities have become stronger and stronger. At the very least, we have learned how to better protect ourselves and those around us in the face of nature.
Fifteen warriors of the Wenchuan earthquake airborne troops
That's it for now. You say, have we really learned to respect life in the past 16 years? Are you already able to protect yourself and others from future disasters? In this way, although the Wenchuan earthquake brought heavy grief, it also allowed us to grow and learn how to find hope in the face of adversity and how to draw strength from suffering.