On the morning of 22/9, after the flag ceremony, the People's Committee of Thanh Nhat ward and the provincial Department of Education and Training commended and awarded Khang with a letter of recognition.

Nguyen Dinh Tam, chairman of the Thanh Nhat ward People's Committee, said the boy's actions "spread a message of love and willingness to help others in need." The ward has proposed that the provincial People's Committee give him an exceptional award.

Nguyen Dinh Tam, chairman of the Thanh Nhat ward People's Committee, presents a certificate of merit and a reward to Thach Chi Khang. Photo: Ngoc Oanh

Nguyen Dinh Tam, chairman of the Thanh Nhat ward People's Committee, presents a certificate of merit and a reward to Thach Chi Khang. Photo: Ngoc Oanh

In addition to the certificate of merit and letter of commendation from Director Le Thi Thanh Xuan, Khang also received rewards and financial support from teachers, organizations, and individuals at the school.

In the early morning of 13/9, Nguyen Nam Dai Thuan (also known as Hao Dien, 37, residing in Ea Kao ward) broke into the house of his ex-wife Nguyen Thi Kim Hoa (33, residing in Thanh Nhat ward) and killed several people. Hoa's son, Nguyen Tan Phat (13), was seriously injured but managed to climb over the wall to Khang's house for help.

Khang opened the door, helped Phat into his bed, locked the door, gave him water, and reassured him. At 3 a.m., when the police arrived, he opened the door to allow Phat to be taken to the hospital. Thanks to Khang's quick thinking, Phat survived.

Ngoc Oanh