Lieutenant Colonel of the Traffic Police died in Thai Nguyen: Teammates revealed shocking news, family members collapsed

On the morning of February 5, hundreds of people said goodbye to Lieutenant Colonel Lao Hoang Hai in Thai Nguyen. He made a heroic sacrifice when on duty on National Highway 1B on his birthday. The passing of the Traffic Police soldier left an unquenchable grief for his family and comrades.

"Shocking news" of birthdays and tearful congratulatory bouquets

In the midst of the mournful music of the martyrs and the suffocating smoke of incense, a detail at the funeral made all those present unable to hold back their tears. On the altar of the deceased, next to the image of a soldier in a solemn uniform is a bouquet of fresh roses with the words: "Happy birthday to my beloved husband".

Few people suspect that February 4 – the fateful day Lieutenant Colonel Hai was hit head-on by a dump truck that lost control while inspecting a truck on the road – was also the day he turned a new age. The birthday greeting, which had been reserved for a warm reunion meal in the late afternoon, has now become a painful goodbye amidst the white scarf. This grim coincidence was a "shocking news" for his teammates, causing his family to completely collapse. The image of the young wife sobbing next to her husband's coffin, hugging the bouquet of birthday flowers belatedly has become a haunting moment, nakedly depicting the pain of wives whose husbands are soldiers on the front line.

Dedicated cadres and "miracles" lead the way to save lives

In the memories of comrades at the Traffic Department of Thai Nguyen Provincial Police, Lieutenant Colonel Lao Hoang Hai is not only a seasoned officer but also a symbol of the spirit of "for the people to serve". Major Tran Manh Tuan emotionally recalled a calm, emotional brother, always reminding him to do his duties with a humane but still resolute heart. He has never complained under pressure or avoided the harshest night shifts.

The people of Thai Nguyen still remember the touching story on August 4, 2025, when Lieutenant Colonel Hai and his teammates directly "opened the way", howling the horn to lead the ambulance convoy to take a critical patient from the Chua Hang round island area through the rushing traffic to the hospital in time. The act of racing with death to regain life for the people has been imprinted in the minds of many people. His passing is an irreparable loss for the force, because he not only kept traffic order and safety but also was a reliable fulcrum of the people in moments of life and death.

The pain left behind and the bravery of the soldier on the front line

On the afternoon of February 4, a delegation of the Thai Nguyen Provincial Police led by Colonel Nguyen Xuan Hung visited and encouraged the family of the late Lieutenant Colonel. Condolences from leaders and teammates somewhat eased the pain, but the void he left in the family was too big. Behind the resilient yellow shirt guarding each peaceful route is a husband and father with simple worries and love in everyday life. All plans for the future, all plans to celebrate a birthday with his wife and children have now forever stopped on National Highway 1B.

The sacrifice of Lieutenant Colonel Lao Hoang Hai once again reminds the community of the silent dangers that the traffic police face every day. In the midst of the scorching sun or cold winter nights, they still stand there as barriers to protect the safety of the community. The story of the soldier who died on his birthday will forever be remembered as a painful but proud song of the Thai Nguyen Police Force. He passed away, but that sense of responsibility and kind heart will always exist in the hearts of the people of Tea country.