Tuan joined the army and was sent to the southern battlefield after his graduation in 1971.
During a fierce combat in the Quang Tri ancient citadel, he was unluckily hit by a shell from the enemy’s artillery.
With two vertebrae in the spine broken and a fractured skull, he lay in a coma for four years.
His disability ratio is 81% and he is still suffers from brain damage.
In spite of his physical and mental disabilities, Tuan has overcome numerous difficulties to clinch many dozens of awards and win medals at national and international sport competitions for disabled people.
He is now living happily with his family in a State-built house in Hoang Mai district.
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Meeting with former companions
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Producing traditional medicine for sales
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Managing to move from one room to another
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Going to bed
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Doing daily personal hygiene practices
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Enjoying lunch with his wife and daughter
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Playing chess with his neighbour
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Feeding ornamental fish
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Taking different types of drugs to resist climatic changes
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Practising for good health
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| Taking part in local art performances |
