While performing his duties and visiting troops stationed along the Cambodian-Thai border, Major General Hul Sam On, Commander of the 99th Transport Brigade, coincidentally met Mr. Nhok Nai, a former Khmer Rouge soldier of the 250th Front (named Leng, nicknamed Sahin), who had faced each other in the Battle of Chamkar Stung in 1991.
The Battle of Chamkar Stung was a fierce battle during the civil war. At the time, Major General Hul Sam On was a young officer in the transport unit who was assigned to perform his duties in dangerous conditions and with fewer troops than his opponents. Despite the difficult situation, his forces carried out their duties with courage and determination, which became an unforgettable memory for those who were in the battlefield.
More than 30 years have passed. The place that once echoed with gunfire and filled with the smoke of war has become a place of peace and stability. The two, who once stood on opposite sides, met by chance in Preah Net Preah district, with smiles and mutual respect. The meeting clearly showed that time and peace can heal the wounds left by war.
On that occasion, Major General Hul Sam-on said: “The past in the battlefield is a bitter historical lesson that no one wants to repeat. Today, peace has enabled all Khmer people, regardless of which side they were on, to live as brothers and sisters under one flag, together developing and defending the homeland without discrimination and without conflict.”
This meaningful meeting is not only a reminder of the past But they are living witnesses who confirm the supreme value of “peace”. From former combatants on the battlefield to fellow citizens who can join hands, talk to each other, and live under one roof of peace. This is a valuable lesson for future generations of fighters and all citizens to work together to preserve peace, which is the basis for the development, stability, and prosperous future of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
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