A ceremony was held on Friday morning in the central province of Quang Ngai to commemorate 504 innocent civilians who were killed by US troops 54 years ago.
A ceremony was held to commemorate 504 innocent civilians who were killed by US troops 54 years ago in Quang Ngai Province on March 16.
The ceremony saw the attendance of representatives from local authorities, residents, and relatives of victims who offered incense in front of the Son My monument in My Lai village of Tinh Khe commune to pray for the deceased.Billy Kelly, a US war veteran who fought in Vietnam during 1968-1969, sent 504 roses and a postcard saying Never Forget to the ceremony this year as offerings to the 504 civilians murdered during the US-run operation.
Billy Kelly, a US war veteran sent 504 roses to the ceremony this year as offerings to the 504 civilians killed during the US run operation.
On March 16, 1968, US troops came to My Lai village of Tinh Khe commune and shot and killed 504 villagers, including 182 women, 173 children, 89 middle-aged and 60 elderly people.
The massacre came to light after photojournalist Ronald Haeberle published a series of photos depicting the incident. My Lai has since become a symbol for denouncing war crimes.