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Indian Army honoured in Turkey, locals thank India for assistance after earthquake

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The final NDRF team under ‘Operation Dost’ returned from Turkey on Feb 19th. Three teams of 151 NDRF personnel and dog squads extended assistance to the earthquake-affected Turkey. Officers from the Indian Army were applauded as they left Turkey. Locals in Turkey praised the Indian Army’s selfless s…

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Ever wished to thank the brave Indian soldiers who ensure our safety day in and day out - letting them know that you appreciate their services?

Through an initiative by the India Post and Postcrossing Society of India in Bengaluru, the armed forces will now get messages of gratitude penned down by the citizens on postcards.

Under the 'Salute a Soldier' campaign, around 1,000 Army units across India will receive these postcards carrying messages thanking our soldiers.

"We wanted to get the community involved in the initiative. The same initiative will be taken to Belagavi on Monday," Colonel Akhil Kumar who is the founder of the Postcrossing Society of India, told The Hindu.

The campaign was organised at the General Post Office on Saturday.

Talking about how a lot of people participated in the initiative in the city, he also said that a lot of young children wrote messages with hand-drawn vibrant pictures using crayons that the society had kept for them.

Sharan Bojaraj, who was one of the participants, spoke about how the initiative would make soldiers happy to receive letters filled with love, support and admiration. Anita Nandakumar, a private company employee, appreciated the campaign for helping citizens share their admiration and gratitude towards the soldiers.

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With an intention of creating a postcard library, the Postcrossing Society is currently busy stocking up an inventory of postcards. "This is to expose Indian heritage and culture to the world. We are taking the library to schools to inculcate the habit of letter writing among schoolchildren," Col Kumar added.

Postcrossing is an online project that allows its members to send and receive postcards from all over the world that was started in 2005.

Featured image inset source: The Hindu.

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You Can Now Send Postcards to Indian Soldiers, Thanking & Saluting Them. Here's How!

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Ever wished to thank the brave Indian soldiers who ensure our safety day in and day out - letting them know that you appreciate their services? Through an initiative by the India Post and Postcrossing Society of India in Bengaluru, the armed forces will now get messages of gratitude penned down by the citizens on postcards.

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Dear Soldiers of Indian Armed Forces,

With the whole nation consumed with the pandemic and general debates about definition of nationalism, I am writing this letter to you. I hope this letter finds you standing courageously on the borders of our motherland. I learnt that there are three magic words I could say to anyone who unconditionally loved me and the country - thank you and sorry.

Thank You for all that you have been doing all these years and you will continue to do for me, and my countrymen. Your unflinching determination is worth praise, and gratitude. Thank you for preventing us from the malefactors who cause harm to us, our sisters, our mothers, our daughters, our fathers and our brothers. Thank You for giving us that fraternal freedom of oneness we experience. Thank You for assuring us peaceful sleep. I marvel at your ensuring readiness to venture into deadly territories just for the sake of your motherland and its citizens.

Thank you for shedding your blood to save us. Thank You because you truly deserve this. Thank You.

Next, I want to say "Sorry". Sorry for judging you without even knowing what you go through everyday. We haven't experienced one minute of what you go through but we sit with a cup of tea in our hands and criticize you when you do anything wrong. I am sorry on behalf of those who pronounce your actions inept and careless and for always questioning you. I am sorry that you have to teach us how to value our National Flag and what Tiranga means to us. I am sorry on behalf of all those who do not respect you.

Thank You, Armed Forces, for being the guardians of our divine land. We are forever grateful to you and moved and touched by the way you perform your duty unflinchingly. In whatever way conceivable, we, mother India's children, shall support and further your cause, and just like you, the soldiers of India, we will keep breathing our national integrity even after our last one.

Also read: Independence Day: Singing the Unsung Heroes

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A Letter to Indian Soldiers (Thank You and Sorry, Dear Armed Forces) - DU EXPRESS

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Dear Soldiers of Indian Armed Forces, With the whole nation consumed with the pandemic and general debates about definition of nationalism, I am writing this letter to you. I hope this letter finds you standing courageously on the borders of our motherland.

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On the occasion of Independence Day, The Quint asked citizens to write and record their to a soldier - a token of appreciation for the soldiers who fight valiantly for us and do their duty selflessly. Many wrote their sandesh to soldiers they had never met or even seen, appreciating their courage in guarding the nation in the direst of conditions, and their valour in putting the country first, all while staying away from their families for months.

At an event hosted by Mangalam Information Technologies Private Limited in Ahmedabad, several citizens expressed their gratitude to the Armed Forces.

Aniket Kasra, an attendee, wrote the following sandesh for our soldiers:

The sandesh written by Komalkumar Solanki read,

"You give so much and do not expect anything in return. I would like to thank you for being so selfless. It takes a lot to give up everything and fight for others. We consider ourselves lucky because of you. Thank you for everything that you do for our nation."

Many thanked the soldiers for their selfless service.

"Dear soldier, the words 'sacrifice' and 'inspiration' are valuable for me because of you. Whenever I have setbacks and obstacles in life, I revisit the life lessons you taught us through your vigil at the freezing heights of Siachen, and through your rescue operations in the toughest of terrains."

Several messages expressed pride for the Armed Forces.

"We are proud of our Armed Forces, for keeping us safe and protected from enemies and disasters. Today, we are living freely because many sacrificed their lives for the sake of our country. Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes... one that we can never fully repay", Akshay Dudhat wrote.

"Your family deserves a big salute as it's very difficult to send away loved ones. You are away from your families, that's why we are here with our family. We are thankful to you for all your sacrifices toward the nation and for the risks you take every day," says Ashish Parekh.

Many messages praised the heroism of India's soldiers.

"You are the real hero for all of us. We, as a civilians, will never understand the hardships and adversities you face while guarding our country. It is not possible for any one of us to fathom the magnitude of the sacrifices made by you and your families," Rushikesh Mehta wrote in his sandesh.

'You Protect Us in Tough Terrains, Extreme Weather'

"No words can suffice to convey our immense gratitude for what you do for the country each day and the innumerable sacrifices you make. Braving tough terrains and extreme weather conditions with a smile on your face, you are an inspiration for all of us. We love you and salute you and your families," Satish Visavadiya wrote.

Pramod Sharma praised the rescue work of the Indian Army during disasters.

"Indian Army: When we utter these two words, our heads bow in respect and gratitude. From the icy terrain of the Himalayas to the scorching heat of deserts, you guard us like your family all day and night without complain. People look up to you as gods when you come for rescue operations during natural disasters," he wrote.

Vaishali Maheta wrote 'a soldier's prayer' in her sandesh:

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hand.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the selfless
acts they perform for us in our time of need.
We don't know them, but we owe a lot to them."

(All 'My Report' branded stories are submitted by citizen journalists to The Quint. Though The Quint inquires into the claims/allegations from all parties before publishing, the report and the views expressed above are the citizen journalist's own. The Quint neither endorses, nor is responsible for the same.)

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Who we are?

We know that we are ordinary citizen of the country, where our heroes from Indian Army keep us secure and safe. When we enjoy our holiday with our family, our soldiers march early in the morning and work all day with the motto "Service before Self". Over the past many years, we all have witnessed our soldier's unflinching determination to do what is right, their enthusiasm to go the extra mile and to put India and Indians before themselves. First and foremost, we would love to give a huge shout out and our heartfelt "THANKS" to all they have done and doing for us and our country. We all have witnessed our soldiers' braveness and greatness and for everything we want to salute them from our hearts. We know this is nothing compare to what our heroes do for us but this the least possible thing we can do for them; To soldiers who are protecting us at our country border.

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In the steps to serve society and nation, smartData Enterprises collaborated with the Indian Army to successfully deliver a Proof Of Concept (PoC). The PoC will lead to better management of human resources and automating the various logistics-related functions, a step towards replacing numerous legacy applications, 'Digital Army' in consonance with the 'Digital India initiative' of the government.