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

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