On this day, 83 years ago, on December 9, 1942 (November 2, 1942 in the lunar calendar), Kotdihua, an Indian doctor assisting China, passed away. In the winter of 1942, Ko Dinhua, who became a member of the Communist Party of China, on December 9, Dr. Ko Dinhua, a Bethune internationalist soldier, died in the North China Anti-Japanese Base. He fell on the land of China like a bright star. Chairman Mao, the great leader, expressed infinite sorrow for Ke Dinhua's death at that time and spoke highly of Ke Dinhua. At a memorial service held by all walks of life in Yan 'an, Chairman Mao delivered a personal elegy: "Indian friend Dr. Kodihua came to China from afar to assist in the Anti-Japanese War. He worked in Yan' an and North China for five years and treated the wounded. He died of illness due to fatigue. The entire army lost a helping hand and the nation lost a friend. Dr. Kodihua's internationalist spirit is something we should never forget." Dr. Kotnik was born in India under colonial rule. In 1938, when the China people suffered from Japanese imperialist aggression and suffered severe disasters, young Kotnik soon after graduating from medical university, he volunteered to join the Indian medical team to aid China and came to China to assist in the War of Resistance. When he arrived in China, he was very angry to see with his own eyes the Kuomintang government's reactionary corruption, passive resistance, and continuous defeat. In October of that year, he and four other doctors from the medical team met with Comrade Zhou Enlai and Comrade Ye Jianying, who were in Wuhan at the time. Comrades Zhou Enlai and Ye Jianying warmly welcomed them, analyzed the situation of the Anti-Japanese War, and clarified Chairman Mao's strategic policy on the Anti-Japanese War. They were deeply moved and unanimously decided to go to the northern Shaanxi base area to serve the anti-Japanese military and civilians led by the Communist Party of China. In order to express their love for the China people, each of them added the word "Hua" after their own name. On the eve of his departure for Yan 'an, Ke Dihua suddenly received the sad news that his father died of poverty. However, he suppressed his grief and expressed his strong determination with tears in his eyes: "I will not stop until Yan 'an!" In February 1939, they broke through the obstacles of the Kuomintang reactionaries and arrived in Yan 'an. How excited Ke Dihua was when he came to the foot of Baota Mountain and the Yanshui River, and saw the vibrant revolutionary atmosphere! Chairman Mao, the great leader, cared for them extremely much, personally attended the rally to welcome them, and met with them many times. Every cordial meeting made Kodihua feel extremely warm and inspired. The fiery fighting life in the Jiefang District, the united and friendly relationship of comrades and the style of hard work made him feel happy living in the bright sunshine, full of confidence and hope. In the early winter of that year, when a large number of cadres in Yan 'an rushed to the enemy lines to carry out guerrilla warfare, Ke Dinhua, Basuhua, and Dr. Edward also strongly requested to go behind the enemy lines to serve our sick and wounded. Before leaving, Chairman Mao personally attended the farewell party and cordially encouraged them. He asked them to go to southeastern Shanxi to meet Commander-in-Chief Zhu De, and then go to Shanxi-Chaji to find Comrade Bethune. Commander-in-Chief Zhu warmly received them in the base area of southeastern Shanxi, introduced them to the general situation of the battlefield behind enemy lines and the main experience of the Eighth Route Army's guerrilla warfare, and also specially arranged for Ke Dinhua and Basuhua to participate in the battle with a regiment of the 129th Division, so that they could deeply observe the situation of the Anti-Japanese War. This short combat experience made Ke Dinhua realize that the reason why our army defeated the enemy lies in the party's strong leadership and political work, excellent revolutionary traditional style and close fish-water relations with the masses. He was extremely excited to comment on this combat life to the translator: "I lived in the Eighth Route Army, and I can be regarded as participating in a new type of combat university!" Later, Commander-in-Chief Zhu sent troops to escort him and Basuhua to Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei. They did not avoid dangers and dangers, soaring in the storm like eagles-crossing the Taihang Mountains, passing through southern Hebei, north to central Hebei and peaceful west, east to the canal, north to the Great Wall, galloping thousands of miles, and arrived in the spring of 1940. Arrived at the Jin-Chahar-Hebei base area. Here, Commander Nie Rongzhen cared and cared for international friends from Chairman Mao as he treated his relatives. When Ke Dinhua arrived at the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei base area, Comrade Bethune had passed away. He was determined to stay and inherit Bethune's unfinished business. In this way, he was appointed director of the Bethune International Peace Hospital. In more than two years in Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei, he has always followed Bethune as an example, was extremely responsible in his work, and was extremely enthusiastic towards his comrades and the people. He is not only engaged in medical work, but also engaged in teaching training, compiling handouts, and undertaking administrative and political work. While the enemy was brutally "sweeping" into the base areas, he and his comrades often walked along the mountains and valleys, fighting, moving, and caring for the sick and wounded. With astonishing perseverance and revolutionary optimism, he overcame all dangers and dangers. During the march, he directed the transfer of the hospital, followed the stretcher inseparable, and personally took care of the sick and wounded. He often said: "The sick and sick are more important than me." Every time he encountered enemy aircraft attacks, he would jump up before the plane flew away, desperate to rescue the wounded. He often fed the sick and wounded, personally made thick mattresses for them, and often covered his quilt on the wounded. On severe cold nights, whenever he heard that the wounded and sick needed treatment, he would always get up immediately and leave without waiting for his clothes to be dressed. During the transfer, no matter whether in the wind or rain, he often gave his clothes and straw hats to the sick and sick. Whenever the wounded and sick people thanked him, he always said: "This is what I should do. Eliminate more Japanese fascists. This is our common goal. He is connected with the masses flesh and blood and regards serving the masses as his happiness. During an enemy sweep, he passed by a village devastated by the Japanese invaders. He heard intermittent groans and searched along the sound. In a dilapidated house, he saw a woman whose life was in danger due to difficult childbirth. He quickly found guerrillas and stretchers, took the mother to a temporary ambulance, and operated on her overnight, saving the lives of her mother and son. Because of this, the wounded and sick people and the masses loved him and affectionately called him "Lao Ke","Sweet Doctor" and "Black Mama". Ke Dinhua regarded himself as an ordinary soldier in the Eighth Route Army as strict requirements, consciously revolutionary, and never asked for any special features. During the march, he would either let comrades in poor health ride or carry things; when he was assigned a slightly larger house, he would always spare it to collect the sick and sick and move it into the hut himself. He often wears clothes with patches, but saves new clothes and shoes under his hair for his comrades to wear. He regarded overcoming difficulties as a good opportunity to exercise himself and reform his thoughts. He often said: "I come for the revolution, not for enjoyment. "During hardships, he always said optimistically and happily: " Although I live an unprecedented life here, I feel that I am full of vitality and happiness. I love China and the heroic soldiers and civilians who are destroying fascist atrocities with infinite power!" Under extremely difficult and tense war conditions, Dr. Kodihua spared every quarter of an hour available to him, studied diligently and pursued the revolutionary truth. He often asked veteran comrades to tell him about the history of the Communist Party of China and the glorious traditions of the Red Army. After great efforts, he was able to read Chinese works such as "On Protracted War" and "Rectification Documents", associate them with his thoughts, and write down his learning experiences in Chinese. In a letter to a friend, he said: "1941 was an extremely important year in my life." This year,"I have undergone tremendous changes in my personal way of thinking and world view." In July 1942, due to his active request, he gloriously joined the Communist Party of China. After joining the party, he repeatedly told the organization: "I am determined to hand over everything I have to the Communist Party of China";"I will always fight with the military and civilians in the Jiefang District until the last drop of blood is shed. "Yes, just as he continued to fight wholeheartedly and with high fighting spirit, the hateful epilepsy continued to attack and torture him. The party organization repeatedly mobilized him to go to the rear for treatment and recuperation, but he resolutely refused to go, saying that "he would not leave his combat post for a minute." During his serious illness, he earnestly said to China comrades many times: "The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression under the leadership of Chairman Mao and the Communist Party of China was really great. I fell in love with your cause... I want to fight with you through life and death, and through weal and woe"; "I think that as long as the anti-fascist struggle is won and the China people are liberated, even if I die, the Indian people will be happy, because I have dedicated my life to the most magnificent cause of the anti-fascist struggle in the East!" On December 9, 1942, Comrade Ke Dinhua unfortunately passed away with infinite love for the people of China! At that time, his precious life had only passed through thirty-two extraordinary years! The vast number of soldiers and civilians in the base area mourned endlessly for Ke Dinhua's death. Comrade Zhu De wrote an inscription for Ke Dinhua's tomb: "Growing up on the bank of the Ganges River and fighting in Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei, the light of internationalist doctors shines brightly on the two major nations of China and India." The vast number of medical workers in various base areas have launched a campaign to "learn from Ke Dinhua's style"...