The 94-year-old veteran was treated as a liar, was reprimanded, and took out 8 meritorious service certificates: Can you prove my identity?

In the autumn of 2019, in front of the Veterans Affairs Bureau of Haicheng City, Anshan, a gray-haired old man angrily pushed open the door. He clutched a stack of yellowed papers in his hand, and his eyes sparkled with unyielding. The 94-year-old Zhang Guibin is about to stage a thrilling "identity certificate" drama.

The 70th birthday of the People's Republic of China, the veterans' information census

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the whole country was filled with a festive atmosphere. Local government departments have responded to the call of their superiors to carry out a census of veterans' information. This seemingly ordinary task set off an unexpected storm in Anshan Haicheng.

The young staff of the Veterans Affairs Bureau are very busy, receiving a large number of veterans who come to register every day. Little did they know that a special veteran was coming, and his arrival would completely disrupt this seemingly orderly work.

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The 94-year-old veteran showed up, and the young staff suspected his identity

When Zhang Guibin heard that he was going to register veterans' information, he immediately rushed to the Veterans Affairs Bureau on a tricycle. He is old, but he is in good spirits, and his eyes reveal perseverance.

When he handed his ID card to the staff, he was questioned. The young female staff member frowned and said, "Uncle, it's not enough to just have an ID card, you have to have a discharge certificate." "

Zhang Guibin was stunned. When he joined the army, where did he get any proof of discharge? He tried to explain, but the young man didn't seem to buy it.

Seeing the successful registration of other veterans, Zhang Guibin held back a lot of energy in his heart. Unconvinced, he is determined to prove his identity.

The veterans are furious, and the misunderstandings of the young people are deepening

Zhang Guibin explained again and again, but the young staff member became more and more impatient. She even complained to her colleagues: "Another one who wants to take advantage." "

This sentence completely ignited Zhang Guibin's anger. He slammed the table, and said in a trembling voice, "I've lived most of my life, and I've never been so angry!" "

The people around were attracted by the commotion and gathered around. Some people accused Zhang Guibin of bullying young people, and even directly said that he was a liar.

In the face of everyone's accusations, Zhang Guibin's heart was like a knife. He participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, made meritorious contributions and was injured, but now he is regarded as a liar. The humiliation almost took him breathless.

At this moment, Zhang Guibin suddenly remembered something. He staggered to the door and took out a plastic bag from under the seat of the tricycle.

Eight meritorious service certificates amazed the audience

Zhang Guibin shook his hands and took out a few yellowed pieces of paper from the plastic bag. He said in a loud voice: "Look at whether I am a veteran or not!" "

Everyone took it and was speechless in astonishment. It turned out to be eight meritorious service certificates, each of which clearly had the three big characters "Zhang Guibin" written on it.

The earliest one dates back to 1950, and it reads "Certificate of Meritorious Service to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea". Other certificates also record Zhang Guibin's brilliant achievements in his military career.

The scene was suddenly silent. The young staff member who was sneering at Zhang Guibin just now had a red face at the moment and was at a loss.

Zhang Guibin quickly spread throughout the Veterans Affairs Bureau. The director personally came forward to go through the registration procedures for Zhang Guibin and apologized repeatedly.

The turmoil doesn't end there. Zhang Guibin's experience caused an uproar in the local area, and people discussed: Why did such a misunderstanding occur? How should we respect and care for veterans?

With the fermentation of the incident, Zhang Guibin became known to more and more people. His experience is not only a personal experience, but also a reflection of the lack of attention paid to the veteran community.

The local government quickly reacted by organizing a series of events to comfort the veterans. Zhang Guibin also became the focus of these activities, and his deeds were widely praised and became a model of respect and love for the elderly.

At the same time, the Veterans Affairs Bureau has also begun to reflect on the shortcomings of its own work. They realized that it was not enough to rely on a modern identity system, but also needed more human care and historical awareness.

Zhang Guibin's eight meritorious service certificates not only proved his military status, but also awakened people's memory of history and respect for veterans. These yellowed papers carry the memory of an era and witness the sacrifices and contributions made by countless veterans to the country.

After this turmoil, Zhang Guibin did not stop there. He began to actively participate in various activities for the protection of the rights and interests of veterans. His story became a banner that inspired more people to pay attention to and support the veteran community.

Over time, Zhang Guibin has evolved into an allegory of respect, understanding, and social responsibility. People are beginning to reflect: in a fast-moving modern society, are we ignoring the older generations who have made great contributions to the country?

This event also provoked people to think about the inheritance of historical memory. Those seemingly ordinary old people may have an extraordinary past. How to better respect and understand them in daily life has become a question worth pondering.

Zhang Guibin's experience is like a mirror, reflecting some blind spots in social development. It reminds us that in the pursuit of efficiency and modernity, we cannot ignore humane service and respect for history.

The turmoil eventually subsided, but the reflections it left behind continued to ferment. Zhang Guibin used his eight meritorious service certificates to not only prove his identity, but also arouse the attention and respect of the whole society for the veteran group.

Zhang Guibin told us that respect should not only exist in slogans, but should be reflected in every bit of daily life. Both government departments and ordinary people should treat every veteran with a more open and inclusive mindset.

This event also reminds us that in the information age, we cannot ignore those seemingly "outdated" historical proofs. Each yellowed certificate may carry a magnificent life experience.

Let us remember Zhang Guibin and thousands of veterans like him. Their dedication and sacrifice are the cornerstone of our peaceful lives today. To respect them is to respect our history and a commitment to the future.