Punjab Governor pays homage to the martyrs at Chandigarh War Memorial

Chandigarh, January 30, 2014:  The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Shivraj V.Patil, today joined the people of the region who gathered at the Chandigarh War Memorial, and paid respectful homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for protecting the unity and integrity of the country.

The armed forces contingent sounded the last post and reversed arms, as a mark of respect to the martyrs, when the Governor placed wreath on the memorial in Bounganvillea Garden. A two-minute silence in memory of the martyrs was also observed.

During the interaction with the senior officers, family members of the martyrs and other civilians, Patil said that there is a big scope and opportunities for them to extend their helping hand to the ex-servicemen and their families in raising the quality of life through healthcare and educational programmes.

The Governor, while sharing his views with the ex-servicemen said that we owe a great debt to the soldiers who have spent prime of their lives for protecting the boundaries and maintaining peace in the country. It is, therefore, our moral responsibility is to give top priority for the welfare and well-being of their families.    

Patil interacted with the Lt. Gen. T.S. Gill, Chief of Staff, Headquarter Western Command, War Decorated soldiers and officers and Vipin Pubby, Resident Editor, The Indian Express on the occasion. 

Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included M.P. Singh, Principal Secretary to Governor, Many serving and retired defence officers were also present on the occasion.

Comments of Governor Punjab in Visitor’s Book at Chandigarh War Memorial on Thursday (today): “We salute all those who have sacrificed their lives for the country and remember them with gratitude in our hearts. May their sacrifices inspire others to do the same for the country when occasion to do so arises”. //punjab news live, punjab news online, punjab news, punjab news headlines, punjab breaking news, india news, punjab news, world news,

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