Adieu, Missile Man

We are shocked at the death of Missile Man Abdul Kalam. Not only APJ Abdul Kalam was a former Indian President and super scientist, but his human qualities were also indeed exemplary and unique.

While serving as a President, Kalam once refused to sit on a chair designated for him during a function just because it was larger in size than the rest! What a majestic display of equality! Upon reaching Shillong after a road journey from Guwahati, to deliver a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management, Kalam cared to thank a Meghalaya police constable named S.A. Lapang for the latter's dutiful vigil on the vehicle.

Only the act of compassion towards fellow human beings will be the ultimate tribute to this great soul.

Kajal Chatterjee
Kolkata, India

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Thanks to TDS for publishing some of the quotes of APJ Abdul Kalam under the heading “Kalam In Quotes” (28 July, 2015). These are really inspiring and should be followed by everyone. We pray for the eternal peace of his soul.

Shafkat Rahman
BIAM Laboratory School
Dhaka