They even found time to console family members of the deceased though they were worn down with fatigue, said Sun.

South Korean rescuers risked their lives to fulfill a young soldier's wish

A young PLA soldier returned to his hometown from Tibet to see his parents, who died during the quake.

To fulfill the wishes of the young man, the rescuers from South Korea risked their lives to find their bodies, said Zhang Haoyuan, a young Chinese diplomat, tearfully.　

The families of the deceased felt very grateful to the rescuers, Zhang said.

The rescue team also left search equipment to the local government. They trained local operators on how to use the equipment and helped villagers pitch tents.

Chinese people expressed gratefulness to foreign rescuers.

International rescuers could feel the hearty welcome and gratitude from the Chinese people.

A college student named Ma Liang, was a volunteer in the relief campaign in Qingchuan. He had been helping the local people with relief efforts since the Japanese rescue team arrived. Ma borrowed dredges and generators, installed lighting equipments and sent food and hot water to victims of the quake.

The diplomats found that this international rescue operation has united hearts from many different countries.

"Rescue technologies and humanistic care can be a bridge to bettering understanding between different countries, said Li Wenliang.

Many Chengdu citizens saw the Japanese rescuers off when they were leaving.

Families of the quake victims went to where the Singaporean rescue team was stationed to thank them before they left.

"Good people will eventually be rewarded," said the villagers.

(China.org.cn by Yang Xi, June 7, 2008)