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Moving to Quang Ngai province, many convoys carrying relief goods from the northern provinces were welcomed by the Duc Pho Traffic Police Station and led to free meals. About 300 people were invited to eat.
After a journey of more than 1,000km, the vehicle carrying more than 20 tons of support goods from An Giang province, driven by driver Tran Cong Kien, entered Quang Ngai province. When arriving at the Duc Pho Traffic Police Station of Quang Ngai Police, the vehicle was picked up by station staff.
“We invite you to come to the restaurant to rest and eat to regain your strength to continue. We will guide you,” an officer at Duc Pho Traffic Police Station told driver Kien.
The traffic police car led the way, the cargo truck followed to a restaurant more than 5km away. At the restaurant, another relief team from Binh Duong province had already arrived. Everyone took a break, waited for dinner, and then continued on their way.
Duc Pho Traffic Police Station’s car takes the volunteer group to the free rice restaurant (Photo: Quoc Trieu).
The two relief groups of about 15 people quickly got acquainted with the traffic police officers. They talked about the upcoming journey.
Inside the restaurant, Mr. Cao Van Truong, owner of 5 Truong Restaurant, was busy instructing his staff to prepare the food. Less than 15 minutes later, two tables of delicious food were ready.
“Please eat to gain strength before going to help people in the northern provinces. If there is anything wrong with the food, please give us your feedback,” said Mr. Truong generously.
Looking at the table full of food, Mr. Tran Cong Kien said he was very surprised. He expressed his gratitude for the thoughtfulness of the Duc Pho Traffic Police Station and the restaurant owner.
“We are not long-distance drivers so we are unfamiliar with the road. The traffic police led us to the restaurant and provided us with a very nice meal. Receiving such a welcome, we feel encouraged to continue our journey,” Kien shared.
A neat meal served to volunteer groups (Photo: Quoc Trieu).
When the volunteer groups had sat down to eat, the Duc Pho Traffic Police Station officers said goodbye to the group. They returned to the station to ensure traffic safety on the route and welcome other volunteer groups.
Mr. Cao Phien, Binh Duong delegation, quickly left the table to shake hands with the traffic police officers. They smiled and sent each other best wishes.
“Thank you guys, thank you owner. I wish you guys always complete your tasks well,” said Mr. Phien.
Mr. Cao Van Truong said that after 3 days, his restaurant welcomed about 300 members of volunteer groups. The cost of the meal was contributed by officers and soldiers of Duc Pho Traffic Police Station.
Seeing the meaningful work, Mr. Truong also contributed by charging cheaper prices for the meals. Food and drinks for the groups were always plentiful.
“I don’t think about profit when doing this. It’s fun to be able to support people with the traffic police. Some people find the work meaningful so they also support my restaurant,” said Mr. Truong, then turned to tell his wife to prepare more vegetarian food to serve the groups on the full moon day.
The restaurant owner and the traffic police officer chatted and wished the volunteer groups a safe journey (Photo: Quoc Trieu).
Major Hoang Tien Vien, Deputy Head of Duc Pho Traffic Police Station, said that this is a small act of the officers and soldiers to contribute to the volunteer groups on their journey to the northern provinces to provide relief to people affected by natural disasters.
According to Major Hoang Tien Vien, this work will be maintained for many days to come.
“The volunteer groups have to travel very far, so having a place to rest and eat like this will help them feel less tired so they can continue their journey,” Major Vien shared.