117 remains of Chinese soldiers returning home
"We never thought of coming back. Every soldier was determined to defend the country with their life. Today, they finally returned home," said 88-year-old Li Weibo, who operated anti-aircraft artillery during the war.
Most of the martyrs returning home this time are unknown heroes. "Although we don't know their names, we once fought side by side. They are all my comrades-in-arms, friends, and family," Li said.
The remains will be buried in a martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, with a burial ceremony due to be held Monday. The remains of 599 soldiers sent back from the ROK have been buried there between 2014 and 2019.
Cemetery staff have registered more than 5,000 items that were returned together with the previous six groups of remains, and have established electronic files.
