Dear Soldier,
I come from a lineage of defence personnel. My great great grandfather was a commandant of Ganga Risala (13 grenadiers) and the successive generations are still serving the Indian army. So, I have always been surrounded by war stories and incidents. These touching stories connected me to your sacrifices and the many hurdles faced by you. Listening to these stories created a bond between you – the unknown men – and me. My luxuries and happiness are related to your sacrifices.
I can lead a normal life because you, the men in uniform, are doing your duty without fail.
You have given up your luxuries – hot showers, meals with your family, and a cosy bed. You have given up your ability to wake up and go to bed whenever you please, or watch your favourite TV show, or to even dress the way you would like to. Your life revolves around your duty to protect our country.