the field marshal was not only a perfect soldier,great general,fine gentle man,intelligent tactician,ideal humanitarian,fine management pundit,server of the humanity,with fine sence of humour.since i was his pilot in east when he was the army commander(GOC in C Eastern Command) i had the previledge of observing him very closely.i had not met such a perfect human being in my life.he was virtually a demi God.i learnt a lof of fine things from him.i feel that historians like Mr Guha must write a book on him for the posterity to benifit.20th century saw people like swami Vivekananda,Nethaji,Arobindo,the 2 Mothers,Anna and MGR etc. Sam is all of them put together.the more we remember him the better will we become.some of his great qualities are typicaly that of the parcies like Tatas and others.i wish to express my gratitude to that community for bringing forth such a great son.
Dear Sam Bahadur ji, your demise is a great loss to the nation. I sincerely hope that your acts of bravery and patriotism finds place in the history books of the country, so that the lessons you have conveyed to us through your services are passed on to generations of Indians.
I salute your contribution to the nation and us. May your soul rest in peace. Humble Respects!
Very very sorry to hear the news.Your contribution to Nation is great like other few martyrs.I heartly salute of this great SUPUTRA of India & wish his soul for peaceful place of this greates soldier. JAI HIND.
Alas!Mother India has lost one of the most chivolrous sons who was responsible for our resounding victory in 1971 Indo Pak war which also gave birth to Bangla Desh.His inimatable war strategies were nightmares for the enemies & very rightly he was called as "Bahadur"For the services he rendered,the valour he showed & for the dignity he maintained without succumbing to any poilitical pressures or enticements talked as interesting stories among the military circles,he deserves to be awarded "Bharatha His Rathna" at least posthumously.His charismatic face glowing with valiance especially with the cut of his moustaches of his unique style makes one feel that a war hero should be like that.Handsome and smart,he was a role model for any soldier.Though brave and grave in his looks,there used to be always a tinge of gentle smile on his face indicating his countenance to all good.He was witty,but firm & determined in his stand & strategies.Perhaps,he is the only soldier who had the guts to say in a casual but resolute manner-"I am always ready sweetie"to Prime Minister Indira who asked him as to whether at all he was ready for the war.The curt answer"No" for war at a time when P.M.asked,but chose a time when things were favourable according to his own strategy indicates how indomitable and thorough he was in war fare.Indian Nation lost a great hero who shall remain in annals of country's history for ever.May GOD bless his soul eternally in peace & his spirit guide the Indian forces
RE:over rated
by RAJESH SINGH on Jun 27, 2008 09:35 AM Permalink
Who appointed you a judge to comment upon every ones emotions. It is individual feeling and you are no body to comment upon that. Please refrain from controlling others and show your personal opinion only.
RE:over rated
by shermon Kumar on Jun 27, 2008 09:37 AM Permalink
The virtues of courage, patriotism, etc. are shown in equal measure by all the troops and their leaders who are on the war front. During the course of battle, some die and others survive. Their survival should not be a reason to negetivly compare their virtues.
RE:over rated
by mallaiah anchoori on Jun 27, 2008 09:35 AM Permalink
The Chief of Army is supposed to lead the army with his strategies.He has multitude of his lieutnants below him for execution of his orders.It is difficult to digest when you say that a soldier of that stature should stand in the fore front and get killed.What sort of thinking it is Bhattacharya!You will please know that no war can be won without a competent and brave leader.Undoubtedly, Sam was one of very few proudest sons of Mother India in whose honour and as a mark of respect to the departed soul,the entire nation should dip its head for a while and pay glowing tributes.
