Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) is better known as a scientist all over the world. He was a student of physics and aerospace engineering and dreamt to be a part of the Indian Air Force as a pilot of fighter jet. Unfortunately he did not get the chance to fly in the sky of his wish. He had to compromise with his childhood dream. He became a scientist and started working with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation …show more content…
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam’s love for children is widely known. He considers them the future of a nation because today’s child will grow and in due process will become responsible citizen of the nation. He said, “Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.”2 The poem Prayer for Departed Children of Kumbakonam is written in the backdrop of the great school fire accident in Tamil Nadu on 16 July 2004. The fire swallowed 94 students of the primary section of the Krishna English Medium School. “The accident was one of the four major fire accidents and largest school accident in Tamil Nadu, and second in terms of casualties for fire incidents in schools in …show more content…
They are least moved by the “Windy season or snowy days/ Or scorching sun's sweltering rays” (5-6). The brave hearts of our land are always ready to respond to the clarion call of the nation whenever and wherever they are wanted. Border patrolling is not an easy job but no obstacle from ocean to sky, desert to marshes, hills to valleys can diminish their dauntless spirit. They are dedicated to the cause of the nation and they are proud to offer the prime of their youth to national security. They are happy to be a part of the service to their