Till yesterday I did not know who Unnikrishnan was. Or, Major Unnikrishnan, for that matter. I heard his name for the first time yesterday.
He was fighting terrorists in a Mumbai hotel. He saw a colleague getting injured and rushed to his help. The bullets found him. Major died doing his duty.
Today morning as I crossed the crematorium, I found the army band taking position. A few kilometres later, a flower bedecked army vehicle passed me.
My eyes swelled with tears. I am not an army man, but gave the Major a salute. As best as I could. I had lost someone who I wish was my own.
I will follow your example, Major. I will help my countrymen, and do my duty. Without worrying about what I would get in return.
India will produce lakhs of Major Unnikrishnans and Field Marshal Sam Manekshaws. We will win.
My last salute to you, Major. You will live for ever.
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