A Kargil war hero that I was fortunate to meet
How close does one get to be near authentic bravery? I guess in the circumstances, this close. Walked into the brave and inspiring Col. Lalit Rai at the Delhi airport before our flight to Pune on 24th November 2024. A Veer Chakra awardee during the Kargil war, he was also the commanding officer of the bravest of the brave - the late but eternal Captain Manoj Pande, Param Veer Chakra of the 1/11 Gorkha regiment. Simply goosebumps moment. It’s people like them who help us keep our faith, responsibility and commitment alive in the face of rapacious politicians and unscrupulous corporate scamsters who masquerade as self proclaimed icons and thought leaders in suave suits with bankrupt souls pawned to the devil. Thank you Sir and the countless faceless many for your service, sacrifices, sagacity in the face of adversity and bravery. Many of us get inspired to a higher standard of being, believing and behaving by the choices you made and the paths you decided to step onto. 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡 Thank ...