A true icon, he would always be missed not alone by his soldierly fraternity but also by the entire nation. Very unorthodox in style, he was a man of strong character and stronger convictions. Whether his adverseries were Chinese, Pakis or Krishna menons, he took them head-on. As an old adage says that " a Soldier never dies but fades away, so do you Sam. Good bye and RIP. Rgds Sanjeev
