Unveiling the Names: 1468 Chinese Air Force Martyrs Honored in National Memorial Effort

The martyrs' details, including their names, places of origin, and dates of birth and death, have been made available through the official website of the Zhongshan Scenic Area. This move is intended to facilitate the collection of more information about the martyrs and to provide more resources for their families, who can now access this information more easily.

The release of this information is also an opportunity for society to discover and correct any errors in the existing records, as family members and other interested parties are encouraged to come forward with any information they may have. The memorial hall has also introduced a "Martyr Family Contact Book," which includes brief introductions to the martyrs' lives and stories, as well as spaces for family members to register their information and record their visits.

This book will be distributed to each family in a one-person, one-book, two-editions format, with one copy going to the family and the other to the memorial hall. The Nanjing Anti-Japanese Air Force Martyrs Memorial Hall is a national-level museum and memorial dedicated to the heroes of the Chinese resistance against Japanese aggression during World War II.

Located at the foot of Purple Mountain in Nanjing, the museum is the first and largest of its kind in China. The memorial hall's main exhibit is the Air Force Martyrs Monument, which features the names of 4,296 Chinese and foreign martyrs who fought against Japanese aggression in the skies over China.

The release of this information is particularly significant in the context of the ongoing efforts to preserve the memory of the Chinese resistance against Japanese aggression during World War II. In recent years, there have been concerns about the erasure of this history, with some questioning the need to remember and honor the sacrifices made by the heroes of this era. However, the release of this information is a powerful reminder of the important role that these martyrs played in the defense of China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Chinese people have always held a deep reverence for their heroes and martyrs, and the release of this information is an opportunity to pay tribute to their sacrifices and to keep their memories alive. It is also a reminder of the importance of preserving the memory of this important chapter in China's history, and of the need to continue to honor the heroes and martyrs who made it possible. As Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, said in a speech in 2015, "Without hope, a nation cannot have heroes, and without a future, a country cannot have pioneers." The release of this information is a testament to the hope and promise of the Chinese people, and to their commitment to preserving the memory of their heroes and martyrs for generations to come. In conclusion, the release of the names and details of 1468 Chinese air force martyrs is a significant step towards honoring the heroes of the Chinese resistance against Japanese aggression during World War II.

By providing more resources and information for their families, and encouraging the discovery and correction of any errors in the existing records, the memorial hall is ensuring that the memories of these heroes will be preserved and honored for generations to come. This is a powerful reminder of the importance of remembering and honoring the sacrifices made by the heroes and martyrs who have fought for China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and of the need to continue to honor their legacies in the years to come.