It is more than six decades since the death of Lei Feng, a young soldier who showed selfless (devote) to duty, and yet the "Lei Feng Spirit" is still alive, (inspire) a new generation of Chinese people.
Ye Zigui, deputy leader of the Lei Feng Squad (班) — the current name of the military unit in the heroic soldier served—is in no doubt that this spirit should (pass) on to the next generation.
This year marks 60th Lei Feng Day, an event aimed at celebrating the life and spirit of this young soldier (annual), who devoted his spare time and money to helping the needy. He died in an accident in 1962 at the age of 22. In 1963, Chairman Mao Zedong called on the nation (learn) from Lei Feng, with posters put on display featuring Lei in his uniform and a cotton hat, he quickly became a public role model with great appeal.
In the Lei Feng Squad, the (importance) role model of Chinese people for generations can be seen everywhere; his statue, his photos and copies of his diary are displayed in the room. On the wall (be) shining red characters that read, "The former squad leader is always with us. "
