October 14, 2011
Theme: death : Lt. Sushil Khajuria − 11 commentsFarewell Lieutenant
Ashutosh Sharma
The author is a close friend of the martyred Army Officer
Rich tributes were given to Lt Sushil Khajuria who attained martyrdom while taking on militants in Kupwara on September 27, here on October 10 on the premises of University of Jammu.
Hundreds of people holding candles and flowers in their hands participated in the tribute function this evening.
Family members of the officer also participated in the function besides his friends, well wishers and NCC cadets.
On the occasion, patriotic songs were sung by the college and varsity students followed by a candle light village and five minutes mourning in his remembrance.
The speakers in the function stated that Lt Khajuria was an ardent follower of Bhagat Singh.
Throwing light on the life of Lt Khajuria, his elder brother, Capt. Anil Khajuria said: “It was his childhood dream to join the Indian army. He fought and died bravely making his family proud of him.”
“Since the day our son laid down his life for the nation, countless well-wishers have conveyed their condolences in person and through other means like e-mails, SMSes, letters and press statements. We express our sincere gratitude to all of you for standing with us in the hour of grief and sharing our loss and sense of pain,” said a statement issued by the family of Lt Sushil.
”We are the proud parents whose all three sons have been in the Indian army for the service of nation,” said parents of Lt Khajuria, Som Dutt Khajuria and Nirmala Khajuria.
A similar function was held at MAM College today on October 11, where Principal of the college, Ajeet Angral declared that an inter-college debate competition would be hosted by the college to commemorate the memories of Lt Khajuria every year on September 28.
[To understand the apathy and meekness of mainstream media, read further : No eye soaks for Lt. Khajuria; all tears roll for Guru [link] ]
source: rediff.com
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Farewell sir. My candle is also somewhere in between them to honor our army officer. R.i.P.
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May his soul rest in peace! What he must have done for the nation can never be rewarded appropriately as his contribution is very valuable. My deep condolences to his family members.
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This is one of the ways to give tribute to the one who are not with us. Lt Sushil Khajuria has sacrificed his life for saving the nation. We should take a lesson from him to become a true patriot.
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LEo, Rosalia, Roselle,
Thank you for writing. My heart also feels saddened when I read about death of soldiers. Especially from India friendly countries.
I think you may have come to read the REM story and ended up sharing sentiments on this story.
Come again.
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Rest In Peace Sir. I’m sure your country is very proud of you
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Ashok Chakra for brave heart Lt Sushil Khajuria
Dear all,
It’s high time to start a sustainable campaign to stress upon union government to honour brave heart Lt Sushil Khajuria posthumously this Republic Day.
Don’t you think that Ashok Chakra—country’s highest peacetime gallantry award equivalent to Param Vir Chakara must be conferred upon the martyr? Senior Army officers have already said it on record that Lt Sushil Khajuria heroically gunned down two militants in a fierce encounter raging in Kupwara and laid down his life while rescuing an injured soldier on September 27 this year.
Our government must realise supreme sacrifice and bravery of Lt Sushil Khajuria. The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mr Omar Abdullah should immediately recommend Lt Sushil Khajuria’s name for the top award to the Union Home Minister.
Come and join hands in the campaign– Ashok Chakra for brave heart Lt Sushil Khajuria.
Jai Hind….!!
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Rest in peace bhai……………..love u loads!!!!
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dear we all are really proud of your this act of bravery and whole of the people and we specially will always always remember you………….i personally salute this act of highest bravery
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I salute brave heart Lt. Sushil khajuria for this highest act of bravery.
As per the details of operation, he not only gunned down two militants firecelly, he also moved forward without caring about his life to rescue an injured soldier. He was a soldier who deserves a gallantry award. It does matter that our government is taking so long to make a decision to honour this hero officially. But i would say that the soldier has already got his gallantry award that has been embeded on his soul, and he has got this award directly from the nation he was fighting for. I know it was a peacetime when this encounter occured, but it was a peacetime for us for him it was a war time and he fought so bravely. Ashok chakra – peacetime gallantry award. must be conferred upon the martyr.The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mr Omar Abdullah should immediately recommend Lt Sushil Khajuria’s name for the top award to the Union Home Minister.
Come and join hands in the campaign– Ashok Chakra for brave heart Lt Sushil Khajuria.
Jai Hind….!!
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It needs utmost purity when sumbody’s wants to post something for “Nations great Hero.”
I Joined MAM College and wanted to join NCC,I went to the SUO’s office,indeed a small room but full of charisma, I seeked permission to enter thr room and was permitted.My eyes rolled to see a young man in NCC Dress I asked him i want to join NCC and want to meet SUO(Senior under officer).
The reply came “I am the SUO” and followed by that series of questions,I gave the answers keeping myself calm. I was allowed to fill up the enrolment form after that question answer round this was the incident that led to my enrolment in NCC.
The continous interaction with this young man of utmost sincerity,A pillar of friends strength,A thorough Gentlemen in words and thoughts tought us(Juniors) a way of life. Since my childhood i was kind of person who never got motivated by anyone but my thoughts were not synonym to my actions when i came in contact with “sir”.
For the first time in my life somebody was able to drive me andd i don’t know how it happened?.
After completion of the graduation ‘sir’ joined MA Political Science Jammu university,if think and claim that there was no department in the university at that time which didn’t knew who ‘Mr Susheel Khajuria’ was (Rank not mentioned because sir was not commosioned at that time).
Juniors all noticed ‘sir’ in helping one or the other person whosoever asked for the help,and for us there was only one name that always striked our thoughts “Khajuria Sir”.
Time passed the “shoulder on which juniors always rested” went to Delhi to Work there,and Cleared SSB while he working.
Then came the Phase of rigrous training in which “Lt Susheel Khajuria” Passed with flying colours making an imprint of his achievements in every sphere.
The officer got commosioned in 18 Grenadiers and after that whatever
happened that was seen and felt by the whole nation.
I lost my mentor and someone who ‘motivated me,Drived me aand a shoulder on which i always rested during my Development phase’.
Writing about ‘sir’ may take centuries but the differences he made to the life of people were of immense importance.
We will Miss you’sir’.
We will Miss you’sir’.
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Kartikey
June 28th, 2012 at 17:33
Lt. Arun. A few days back I was told, “How does it matter to you if they kill the Army”, by an educated family. Meekness has become India’s genetic trait. And families suffer for it.
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