The Day Before Sacrifice, He Gave His Comrade a "Safe" Little Horse Pendant...
On the eve of the Qingming Festival
Guangxi Fangchenggang Coast Guard Bureau
held a maritime memorial ceremony
to commemorate the law enforcement officer Qiao Helin
who sacrificed his life to guard the peace of the sea
On the eve of the Qingming Festival, the Guangxi Coast Guard Bureau held a maritime memorial ceremony to commemorate martyr Qiao Helin
On December 9, 2025
Guangxi Fangchenggang Coast Guard Bureau
Law enforcement officer Qiao Helin
was involved in a violent collision with a smuggling boat that maliciously slowed down and turned sharply
He was injured and fell into the water, sacrificing his life
at the young age of 25
Qiao Helin was posthumously recognized as a martyr
awarded first-class merit
and recognized as a member of the Communist Party of China
"Brave and fearless, charging ahead"
On December 8, 2025
Qiao Helin gave a "peace" little horse pendant
to his comrade Zhuo Jiaxing, wishing him peace and success
Afterward, they began
their intense night patrols
The "peace" little horse pendant that Qiao Helin gave to his comrade Zhuo Jiaxing
The next morning
after continuous patrols, Qiao Helin, who was supposed to take a break,
received a report about a smuggling boat
He immediately pursued it with his comrades
The mission area was fraught with hidden reefs
He calmly commanded and warned
the other party suddenly maliciously slowed down and turned sharply
resulting in a violent collision, capsizing the law enforcement boat
Qiao Helin was injured and went missing after falling into the water
……
On December 9, 2025, comrades searched for Qiao Helin
Two days later, Qiao Helin's body was found
When they saw his final posture
tears flowed from all comrades
"Brave and fearless, charging ahead
up until his sacrifice
he still maintained a fighting posture"
Comrades repeatedly cried out in tears
"Qiao Helin, you are home now"
and together they brought his body ashore
"When can we achieve merit?"
Qiao Helin was from Xuanhan, Sichuan
He was strong since childhood
able to endure hardship and had his own ideas
In 2021, he was admitted to the Coast Guard Academy
During his time at school, he broke the
advancement running record of his student team
After arriving at the Fangcheng work station
he became the record holder for the spiral ladder
At the station, Qiao Helin was recognized by everyone
as the bravest one
His comrade Bai Guangqing recalled
"He was usually very gentle
but when facing smugglers
he seemed like a different person
He always wanted to be at the front"
Personnel count before going to sea (Qiao Helin is on the left)
Just a few days before Qiao Helin's sacrifice
he was still chatting with his comrades
"When can we achieve merit?"
At that time, they only thought about
bringing glory to the work station
but did not expect that the first first-class merit of the station
would be earned by Qiao Helin with his life
"This home can make him happy
and give his life great meaning"
The Fangcheng work station is built on the front line of maritime defense
Many veteran law enforcement officers suffer from arthritis and eczema
Qiao Helin specifically made Sichuan cuisine to dispel dampness for everyone
The spicy pig knuckle he made was fragrant and enticing
with a layer of chili on the soft and glutinous pig knuckle
Qiao Helin named it "Little Pig Covered with a Quilt"
Dishes prepared by Qiao Helin during his lifetime
After the memorial service
Zhuo Jiaxing found a list while organizing Qiao Helin's bedside table
titled "Surprises for Everyone"
Many items were checked off
The last item that can never be realized is
"Play 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' at Jiaxing's wedding"
This is Qiao Helin's sewing box; he was very good at sewing and often helped his comrades mend their clothes
Through wind and waves
Qiao Helin's work was tense and dangerous
but he always reported good news to his family
Once, his sister Qiao Fangfang
only found out under pressure
that he was injured but unwilling to go to the hospital
"If I leave, my comrades won't be able to manage"
During the 2023 National Day, Qiao Helin (left) took a photo with his comrades in front of the national flag
Since then, Qiao Fangfang knew
"He regarded the work station as his home
This home can make him happy
and give his life great meaning"
On February 9, 2026
Martyr Qiao Helin returned to his hometown
His ashes were buried at
the Martyrs' Cemetery in Xuanhan County, Dazhou City, Sichuan Province
While paying tribute to his portrait with flowers
Qiao Fangfang gently said
"Brother, from now on this will be your home"
He interpreted the guardian of the sea with unwavering loyalty
loving the ocean and dedicating himself to maritime defense
Reporters: Sun Chongfeng, Hu Tao, Niu Zhongwei, Li Guifeng, Su Jie, Li Jinhao, Chen Shuhang, Xu Liyue, Zhang Fangfang, Li Chengjie, Zhang Xiaolin, Luo Zaixu, Yu Yuanjiang, Sun Xin, Yu Jingxiao, etc.
On December 9, 2025, Officer Qiao Helin of the Guangxi Maritime Police died during a patrol operation when his patrol boat collided with a smuggling vessel in Dongxing, Guangxi. He was 25 years old and was posthumously honored as a martyr. His body was recovered two days later, and he was remembered for his bravery and dedication to duty.
- Officer Qiao Helin died during a collision with a smuggling boat.
- He was 25 years old and was posthumously honored as a martyr.
- The incident occurred during a patrol operation in Dongxing, Guangxi.
- Qiao Helin was known for his bravery and leadership among his peers.
- His body was recovered two days after the incident.