On July 6th, it was the third day of the naval Shandong aircraft carrier formation's open ship event in Hong Kong. The scorching sun is like fire, and the enthusiasm of the visiting citizens is still high. The 95 year old veteran of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade of the Dongjiang Column, Luo Jinghui, is wearing a row of shining honor medals on his chest. In the light weapon display area, the elderly often inquire and experience the process of shooting, aiming, and firing. Today, our country and army are stronger, and the days when we used small boats to fight big ships are gone forever. I hope your generation will inherit the glorious tradition of hard work and struggle! "The old man said to the officers and soldiers with emotion as he looked at the advanced fighter jets. On the afternoon of the 5th, veteran soldier Lin Zhen, who was also a member of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade of the former Dongjiang Column, passionately sang anti Japanese songs on board the Zhanjiang ship. She said, "Back then, we defeated the enemy in a situation where our weapons and equipment were inferior to those of humans and our conditions were so difficult, relying on the leadership of the Party. We must always listen to the Party and follow the Party." Listening to the story of the elderly, many citizens were deeply moved and competed to take photos with them. On July 3rd, a video of citizen Abing waving the national flag to welcome the aircraft carrier formation on Mount Yu Kwai in Hong Kong went viral on the internet. Later, the first thing he did after boarding the Shandong ship was to make a video call to his father: 'I am now standing on the deck of the aircraft carrier!' As he bid farewell, Abing presented the five-star red flag displayed on Yugui Mountain to the officers and soldiers. He said: "As a Chinese, I am proud of my motherland!" Mr. Zhou, who is nearly 80 years old, came to visit with his wife. When he saw the weapons and equipment on the Shandong ship, the old couple often praised. As an engineer, Mr. Zhou has always been concerned about the construction of naval equipment. He said, "In the past, our warships had small tonnage and outdated equipment. Nowadays, our country is becoming increasingly powerful, and we empathize with it." The national flag flutters on warships and in the hearts of citizens. As a flag bearer, Zhang Yunhan, a student of the Hong Kong Flag Raising Team Association, attends the flag raising ceremony every week. He said that he will continue to be a good flag bearer and let the bright five-star red flag fly high. When citizens visit, their ears are filled with warm reminders from officers and soldiers. Senior Sergeant Gao Yan, who serves as a safety officer on the Shandong ship, is a native of Shandong. She came to Hong Kong with a proud expression and said, "The strong motherland has given us the greatest support. As a generation that grew up happily, I will contribute to building a strong military with practical actions!" Laughter and singing could be heard on the deck under the blue sky. In the distance, tall buildings stand tall and bustling with traffic, everything is so beautiful and peaceful. My country and I cannot be separated for a moment... "At this moment, a chorus sounded on the deck, and the song echoed over Victoria Harbour. (New Society)