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THE INDELIBLE MARK OF A HERO

“They say heroes never die; they live on in
the hearts of those they leave behind”

My father is my hero, a dedicated soldier who people had gathered, as the CRPF
exemplified bravery men fired the three-volley salute.
and selflessness, During our most difficult times, the
serving his country CRPF stood by us, offering immense
with unwavering support and assistance. Their
commitment. He is acknowledgment of our loss served
my idol, his bravery as a big comfort, reminding that
and sacrifice have we were not alone in our grief and
profoundly impacted we had a strong community of Ravikant Kumar Yadav,
my identity. I feel a soldiers who stood by us in our S/O CT/GD Shaheed Uday Kr. Yadav
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deep sense of pride difficult times.
in knowing that I am
the son of a man who As time passed, my mother decided to provide
bravely laid down his me and my brother with the best education. She strived
life for the country. to give us a better life even in those hard times. My
maternal uncle too helped us. The CRPF played a
My father pivotal role in helping her throughout this journey
wasn’t just a soldier, from raising small kids to sending one child to an
he was a beacon of engineering college and another into medical college.
strength and integrity. CRPF helped me discover the right path and helped me
He dedicated his life to get into the MBBS Course in R.I.M.S. Ranchi. I wish I
to serving the nation with the CRPF. He often shared could also serve my country like my father.
stories of his time in camps and his experiences in the
201 CoBRA BN with our family members. Even now, my The indelible mark of my
mom’s eyes fill with tears and pride while sharing father and his heroism continues to shape
memories about my father. my life at every step. I will be embracing
my father’s memory all my life and I
I was too young when the news of his aspire to serve my nation with utmost
martyrdom came. Too young to know what dedication and sincerity. I find solace in
had happened. I just remembered people knowing that one day I can honour my
around me crying with a heavy heart. father through my actions in the future
The funeral scene is still fresh in my and enrich the life of those around me.
memory where I was present with
my grandfather. Hundreds of

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