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Family of Param Vir Chakra Awardee to Honour Heros in Fields, Not at New Delhi Event

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In a poignant display of dedication to their agricultural duties, the family of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, a Param Vir Chakra awardee, will opt to tend to their crops over attending a national marathon in New Delhi, a function dedicated to his memory. The family's 42-year-old nephew, Amardeep Singh, will hold a custody of the PVC medal, and although proud of the IAF's initiative, the family's decision is largely driven by the peak farming season. Meanwhile, the announcement of the marathon has generated widespread excitement in Sekhon's native region, with many expressing deep gratitude for the Air Force's initiative.

Key Takeaways:

  • The family of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon will not attend the national marathon in New Delhi due to their agricultural duties, with 42-year-old Amardeep Singh holding custody of the PVC medal.
  • The IAF's event aims to perpetuate the memory and bravery of the late Flying Officer Sekhon, who laid down his life for the nation during the 1971 war.
  • Sekhon's 77-year-old cousin, Daljit Singh Sekhon, thanked the Air Force for the initiative, saying it will keep his legacy alive.
  • Brigadier (Retired) Surinder Singh Gill praised the IAF for organizing the event, stating it will motivate people to join the forces and serve the country.
  • The family's decision to tend to their crops instead of attending the event highlights their dedication to their work and the challenges faced by farmers in India.
  • The IAF will hold the marathon at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi alongside 60 other locations across the country on November 2.

Statistics:

  • 60 locations across the country will participate in the national marathon on November 2.
  • 42 is the age of Amardeep Singh, the late Flying Officer Sekhon's nephew who holds custody of the PVC medal.
  • 1971 marks the year of the war in which Flying Officer Sekhon laid down his life for the nation.
  • November 2 is the date of the national marathon and function in New Delhi.
  • 1 is the number of children Flying Officer Sekhon had before his death.

Sources:

  • Times of India (No publication date mentioned)
  • Indian Air Force (No publication date mentioned)
  • Paramount news agency (No publication date mentioned)
  • Local news sources (No specific dates mentioned)

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