INVC,,
Delhi,,
The morning of 18 Feb 2012 saw ex-servicemen, civil and military dignitaries and school children gather at the Shaheed Smarak, located at Noida to pay tributes to martyred soldiers at an Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony.
The tributes were led by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, along with Major General A K Parnaik and Rear Admiral Brijesh Jhang. Also present was Lieutenant General (Retd) Sir Alistair Irwin, President, Royal British Legion Scotland and also Vice-Chairman, Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Addressing the gathering later, Air Chief said, “ We feel privileged to be a part of this solemn ceremony, to pay homage and to honour our brave martyrs. I salute all the bravehearts for their exemplary patriotism which they have immortalized by making the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. To my mind, it would be wrong to mourn the sacrifices of these gallant men. Rather, we should thank God that such men indeed lived. Nothing can match their sacrifices to ensure that our Nation continues to prosper in a secure environment.
