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Chinese boy, who is inspired by heroes during fatal 2008 -earthquake in Sichuan, becomes paratrooper

On the day after the fatal earthquake of Sichuan 2008, 15 parachutists of the brave Volkskurtreisung Army (PLA) risked their lives by falling down to the most affected areas to help to bloze.

Her brave acts inspired a then 12-year-old boy who was one of the victims who received the help of the soldiers, the decision to become one of them in the future.

After holding on to his dream, Cheng Qiang joined the army and has become a paratrooper, reported the state broadcaster CCTV.

Cheng made headlines in 2008 by a banner with the words “I want to become paratroopers when I grew up” under a group of residents.

Cheng Qiang greets proudly after becoming a paratrooper of the liberation army of the folk liberation. Photo: CCTV

The locals had said goodbye to say goodbye to PLA soldiers who left their village after they had stayed there for three months to deliver rescue material and build camps.

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