Saluting unparalleled bravery in the face of heavy odds, the government announced the nation's highest peacetime gallantry medal, the Ashok Chakra, would be awarded to captian R Harshan, who laid down his life when fighting with militants in the Kashmir Valley.
The Ashok Chakra is the peace-time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra and is awarded for conspicuous valor, courageous action or supreme self sacrifice away from the battlefield.
And I am proud to have known him as my classmate and friend for seven years at School.
Harshan's supreme sacrifice has been recognized by the govt.
Any award would never replace him for his family and friends.
Monday, August 20, 2007
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