Zhang wholeheartedly admired President Kim Il Sung and sincerely helped him in his revolutionary activities, fascinated by his great personality and distinguished idea.

He died a heroic death in his twenties for the sake of the common cause of the Korean and Chinese people.

The President missed him all his life and showed a comradely love for his family members, down to generations.

Recalling Zhang Weihua, the President in his reminiscences "With the Century" said:

On learning the tragic news of his death, I could not sleep or eat for several days. In those grievous days the melody of a dirge rang many times in my mind.

On April 13, 1987, together with her grandparents (couple of Zhang Jin-quan, son of Zhang Weihua) and uncle, Zhang Meng-meng enjoyed the joint performance of artists from different countries, who took part in the April Spring Friendship Art Festival at Ponghwa Art Theatre. That evening I met Zhang Meng-meng for the first time at the theatre. As I made for the seat by the aisle from the lobby, I exchanged greetings with Zhang Jin-quan's couple standing at the first row beside the aisle and embraced Zhang Meng-meng and lifted her high in the air. She smiled brightly, nestling her cheek against mine, without displaying the slightest shyness.

At that moment, the audience of thousands applauded us in unison. The foreign guests who had not known of our relations also clapped their hands for a long time, experiencing the joy of witnessing this happy scene.

At the moment of thunderous applause I thought, "Meng-meng, I am the elder brother of your great-grandfather. Holding you in my arms, I feel a lump in my throat as I yearn for your great-grandfather. He greatly loved children. If he were alive, how much he would love you!"

The dear respected Kim Jong Un sent a wreath to the event to hand down the President's loving care through generations.