New Delhi: Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday condoled the death of Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw. Following is the full text of the message:
"I am deeply grieved to learn of the demise of Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw. His nearly four decades long career with the Army saw him hold several important positions. He was also one of the most decorated officers of the Indian Army. In his demise, the nation has lost a great soldier, a true patriot and a noble son.
Field Marshal Manekshaw had a rare knack of motivating the jawans and was a man of ideas and action. He led from the front in the 1971 war and on several other occasions. Sam Manekshaw was one of the 40 cadets of the first batch that passed out from Indian Military Academy.
His demise has left behind a void that will be really hard to fill. Field Marshal Manekshaw will be fondly remembered by our Armed Forces and the nation alike.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to all the members of the bereaved family”
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