Ho Chi Minh City, Oct. 14 -- Thousands of residents in Ho Chi Minh City lined the streets from early morning on October 14, holding white flowers to pay their respects as a procession carrying the remains of fallen soldiers made its way to Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs' Cemetery for reburial.

The gesture expressed their profound gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives for the country's independence and freedom and the peace they enjoy today.

Vo Thi Bach Tuyet, 78, from Gia Dinh ward, arrived on Cach Mang Thang Tam street at 7:00 am with a bouquet of white chrysanthemums to honour the fallen. She said she was deeply moved and grateful for their sacrifices.

Upon learning that the remains of more than 700 fallen soldiers recovered from L...