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THE INDELIBLE MARK OF A HERO

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

My father is my hero, a dedicated soldier As time went by, my mother
who exemplified bravery and selflessness, serving his decided to provide me and my
country with unwavering commitment. My father is brother with the best of education.
my idol, his bravery and sacrifice has hugely impacted She dreamed to give us a better
my identity. There is a new sense of pride in realising life even in those hard times. My
that I am the son of a man who bravely laid down his maternal uncle too helped us. The
life for the country. CRPF played a pivotal role in helping
her throughout this journey from
My father wasn’t just a soldier but a beacon raising small kids to sending Ravikant Kumar Yadav,
of strength and integrity. He dedicated his life serving one chile to an engineering S/O CT/GD Shaheed Uday Kr. Yadav
201 CoBRA
the nation with the CRPF. He often shared his stories college and another into a
of camps and experiences in the 201 CoBRA BN to our medical college. CRPF helped me in discovering the
family members and my mother. My mom’s eyes still right path and led me to get into MBBS Course in
fill up with tears and pride while sharing memories R.I.M.S. Ranchi. I wish I could also serve my country
about my father. like my father.

I was too young when the news of his accident The indelible mark of my father and
came at my doorstep. Too young to know what had his heroism continues to influence my life at each
happened. I just remembered people around me step. I hope I would be able to serve my community
crying with heavy heart. The funeral scene is still fresh with dedication and I will be embracing my father’s
in my memory where me with my grandfather was memory at every part of my life I find solace in
present. Hundreds of people had gathered CRPF men knowing that one day I can honour him through my
fired the three-volley salute. During our difficult times actions in future and enrich the life of those around
the CRPF reached us, offering immense support and me.
assistance. Their acknowledgment of our loss served
as a big relief that we were not alone in our grief
and we had a strong community of soldiers and who
stand by us in our difficult time.