SHENYANG, China, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- A TV documentary series on Chinese World War II veterans is sharing the stories of a group of soldiers who fought hard on battlefield and are now educating their family about the experience of war.

Produced by and airing on China's Liaoning Television, the series titled "Veterans: A Taste of Home" narrates the story of one veteran in each episode. It has sparked much public interest since its release.

One episode features Shi Baodong, 91, whose image as he saluted on the Tian'anmen Rostrum during 2015 V-Day military parade went viral on the Internet.

The documentary highlights that the number of medals he was awarded are as numerous as the injuries he sustained during the war.

Shi recalls in the documentary that Communist Party members always led the charge on the battlefield.

"Everyone admired their bravery. They were really death-defying," he remarks.

Today, the old man leads a family of soldiers. Five of his six children have joined the army. One of his sons says he's deeply moved at the sight of the bullet wound on his father's chest, and is determined to become a soldier like him.

"The country always comes before families," says the veteran in the documentary. "It's a rule in my family to always safeguard our homeland."

The series aims to inspire the audience by demonstrating the patriotism of the veterans and their strict family education, according to the producer of the series.

The film crew has traveled across the country to visit the families and scour historical archives.

The series has received a lot of comments online.

"Thank you, dear soldiers!" said one online viewer who uses the tag "Warrior fans."

"We should never forget our history," said another audience member.