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Soldier thrilled by pride of marching in Beijing parade
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October 26, 2009, Monday
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"I FEEL proud of my motherland, I feel proud to be a member of the grand parade," Hu Yaoming, 21, said in full smiles.
He was the only soldier from Jiading District participating in the parade in Beijing to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
"I have experienced hardship beyond most people's imagination but at the same time I am happy they have never had it," Hu said of the rigorous pre-parade training.
During five months' training in the parade village, Hu felt huge pressure as one of the nation's best soldiers gathered for training of up to more than 12 hours every day.
Because Hu couldn't stick out his chest high enough, he had to tie a cross on his back for more than a week to correct his posture.
Another problem was his slightly crooked neck. Hu had to resort to acupuncture treatment to correct it. "It was painful, but the results were good," he said.
On the night before the grand parade, Hu and several of his comrades walked along the training field.
Looking at the footprints on the playground, Hu was emotional and again made up his mind: "I must do my best tomorrow," he told himself.
On the morning of October 1, Tian'anmen Square and Chang'an Boulevard were full of jubilant and festive scenes with a mighty army waiting for a review.
Hu stood in 6th place on line 11 among the marchers. "It's hard to describe the feelings at that time," Hu smiled.
"I was trembling with nervousness but more excited than ever before. I felt refreshed when yelling out 'to serve the people'."
When walking goose step in front of Tian'anmen, Hu felt it was a sacred and solemn site, with his eyes closely watching the building.
"I had always felt glorious about participating in the parade, but then I thought more about the responsibility of soldiers.
"We were not only showing the strength of the People's Liberation Army, but also showing the determination and confidence of serving the people and defending the country."
After the 600-meter parade, the team turned into a lane beside Chang'an Boulevard and the people there gave the soldiers a shout: "Well-done! Liberation Army!" Only at that moment did Hu realize he had finished the mission successfully.
In Hu's cabinet, he has a collection of souvenirs, including medals, certificates and commemorative albums. From time to time he carefully takes them out and tells his army comrades about his experience. Now, he has become an officer training new recruits.
"The time of the parade was short, but I will remember it for the rest of my life," Hu said.
He was the only soldier from Jiading District participating in the parade in Beijing to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
"I have experienced hardship beyond most people's imagination but at the same time I am happy they have never had it," Hu said of the rigorous pre-parade training.
During five months' training in the parade village, Hu felt huge pressure as one of the nation's best soldiers gathered for training of up to more than 12 hours every day.
Because Hu couldn't stick out his chest high enough, he had to tie a cross on his back for more than a week to correct his posture.
Another problem was his slightly crooked neck. Hu had to resort to acupuncture treatment to correct it. "It was painful, but the results were good," he said.
On the night before the grand parade, Hu and several of his comrades walked along the training field.
Looking at the footprints on the playground, Hu was emotional and again made up his mind: "I must do my best tomorrow," he told himself.
On the morning of October 1, Tian'anmen Square and Chang'an Boulevard were full of jubilant and festive scenes with a mighty army waiting for a review.
Hu stood in 6th place on line 11 among the marchers. "It's hard to describe the feelings at that time," Hu smiled.
"I was trembling with nervousness but more excited than ever before. I felt refreshed when yelling out 'to serve the people'."
When walking goose step in front of Tian'anmen, Hu felt it was a sacred and solemn site, with his eyes closely watching the building.
"I had always felt glorious about participating in the parade, but then I thought more about the responsibility of soldiers.
"We were not only showing the strength of the People's Liberation Army, but also showing the determination and confidence of serving the people and defending the country."
After the 600-meter parade, the team turned into a lane beside Chang'an Boulevard and the people there gave the soldiers a shout: "Well-done! Liberation Army!" Only at that moment did Hu realize he had finished the mission successfully.
In Hu's cabinet, he has a collection of souvenirs, including medals, certificates and commemorative albums. From time to time he carefully takes them out and tells his army comrades about his experience. Now, he has become an officer training new recruits.
"The time of the parade was short, but I will remember it for the rest of my life," Hu said.
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