Dear Colleagues,
An email received from Veteran T.R.Ramaswami by another ESM is reproduced below for information and dissemination to maximum of our citizens:
I am presently in the US on a tour. I have so far taken about 8 internal flights. On every flight the flight attendant asks whether there are any serving soldiers of the army, navy, air force or marines. He / she also asks whether there are any veterans. Then on behalf of the airline and all the other passengers she thanks all of them for the sacrifices they have done and that the entire country is proud of them. Only after this the other flying instructions follow.
In all malls and public places the photographs of the local residents who have fallen in action are placed at the entrance with all relevant details.
It is easy to recognise a veteran in the US. They all wear a cap proclaiming their status. Many public services and entry to museums, etc are free. Unlike India serving and retired soldiers travel in uniform in public transport in the US.
I suggest that Indian armed forces veterans should also wear a cap proclaiming their status. Perhaps serving soldiers must also make themselves more visible to the public.
On home-front many more suggestions have since come. We are grateful to all senders who have found time to do so.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Thursday, May 21, 2009
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