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Rotary District 3234 honours Indian Army Gallantry awardees at Shaurya Samman

Chennai, Nov 15 (UNI) Rotary District 3234, in association with Rotary India Sport Forum, District 3224, honoured the courage, valour and exemplary services of seven distinguished personnel of the Indian Armed Forces who have been recognised with gallantry awards, at Shaurya Samman 2026, held in the city.
The programme, themed “Honoring the Valour of the Awardees,” brought together decorated members of the Armed Forces and senior dignitaries to recognise their exceptional courage and service to the nation.
As part of the programme, a special video featuring the awardees and highlighting their achievements, acts of valour and service to the nation was screened, offering the gathering an opportunity to learn about and commemorate their remarkable contributions.
The awardees were Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran – Param Veer Chakra (Posthumous), Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav – Param Veer Chakra, Major Mukund Varadarajan Ashok – Ashoka Chakra (Posthumous), Commander K.P. Gopal Rao – Maha Vir Chakra, Lieutenant N. Parthiban – Kirti Chakra (Posthumous), Colonel Vembu Shankar – Shaurya Chakra and Major GHD Dulip Singh – Sena Medal (Gallantry)
The event was graced by Lt Gen Michael AJ Fernandez, Commandant, Officers Training Academy (OTA) in the presence of Rtn.A.S.Venkatesh (Venky), Trustee, Rotary Foundation.
Drawing inspiration from William Ernest Henley's iconic poem Invictus, which Nelson Mandela famously turned to for strength and courage during his years of imprisonment, the OTA Commandant delivered a powerful message on resilience, courage and the indomitable human spirit, reminding the gathering of the importance of rising above adversity and taking charge of one's destiny.
Chairing the Shaurya Samman initiative, D.Suresh Jain, District Governor, Rotary District 3234, said “the marble that becomes the idol must first endure the pain of being chiselled from every side. While one piece of marble is stepped upon, the other is revered. The difference lies in the pain endured and the transformation it undergoes.”
Drawing a poignant parallel between the making of an idol and the making of great individuals, he lauded the courage, discipline and sacrifices of army officers and veterans, emphasising that the hardships they endure shape them into the remarkable individuals who safeguard our nation and make our tomorrow safer.
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