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Final send-off for heroes

2010-01-20 13:23 BJT

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China's Ministry of Public Security has held a final send-off for the eight peacekeepers. Colleagues, relatives and local residents came to say good-bye.

A final tribute at the Ministry of Public Security. A banner saying "Eternal Glory to the Heroes" hung with the portraits of the eight fallen peacekeepers. People wear white flowers as a sign of mourning. They stand in silent tribute and bow three times.

Grief overcomes some.

Colleague of peacekeepers, said, "I hope them to rest in peace."

A final tribute at the Ministry of Public Security. A banner saying "Eternal Glory to the Heroes" hung with the portraits of the eight fallen peacekeepers. People wear white flowers as a sign of mourning. They stand in silent tribute and bow three times.
A final tribute at the Ministry of Public Security. A banner saying 
"Eternal Glory to the Heroes" hung with the portraits of the eight 
fallen peacekeepers. People wear white flowers as a sign of mourning. 
They stand in silent tribute and bow three times.