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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 had gathered, CRPF men fired the
who exemplified bravery and selflessness, serving three-volley salute. During our
his country with 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 led me to get into MBBS Course in R.I.M.S. Ranchi.
serving the nation I wish I could also serve my country like my father.
with the CRPF. He
often shared his stories of camps and experiences in The indelible mark of my father and
the 201 CoBRA BN to our family members and my his heroism continues to influence my life at each step.
mother. My mom’s eyes still fill up with tears and pride I will be embracing my father’s memory all
while sharing memories about my father. my life and I aspire to serve my nation with
utmost dedication and sincerity. I find solace
I was too young when the news of his in knowing that one day I can honour my
martyrdom came at my doorstep. Too young to father through my actions in future and
know what had happened. I just remembered enrich the life of those around me.
people around me crying with a heavy heart.
The funeral scene is still fresh in my
memory where I was present with my
grandfather. Hundreds of people