What a Day it was !!!
A fine morning , 15 Aug 15 Independance Day . I was in college yes my own , NIT Hamirpur. So let me tell u some history first How I ended up in College that day .
"I got 20 days of leave from 10 Aug and decided to attend the 15 August parade in college. I sent msg to NCC juniors in college that I am coming on 14 Aug. They requested me to bring my Uniform. I reached college on 14th Afternoon and had a session with the NCC juniors and from there we decided that I will be coming in Uniform next day."
So here I was , at 0900h , standing in front of NCC platoon and college Administrative Block. Chief Guest { Director } was to arrive at 0930H , so I was giving some final tips to the Cadets. And then I was spotted by One of my Teachers "Surender Soni Sir". He was so amazed to see me that he took me to all faculty members and introduced me and finally introduced me to The Dean. I talked to Dean for 5 minutes and then he said the words "You will be The Guest of Honour Today". I was surprised and about to say NO but he look determined. And at the same time Director Arrived. Dean introduced me to Director and here I was sitting in the Front row with Director , ahead of all HODs and other faculty members and having a conversation with Director on College issues.
The first line from Director " I wasn't aware that you are on leave , otherwise I could have sent you a formal invitation."
" Its alright sir , Its my own college , I don't need any Invitation from here " ;) I don't know why I said that but it was situational and I was quite nervous :D
Then it was time for Director's speech. His first line was "I am very Happy to announce that one of your senior , and student of this College is here with us on Independance day , Mr. Ashish Chauhan , who is now a Naval Officer"
I was continuosly smiling at NCC cadets and they were also smiling. After his speech , he asked me to come on the Dice with him and give Salute to three Platoons , Security Guards, NCC and NSS.
After this we had Photography session , and if I am not wrong , atleast I had 100+ photos with individuals. Then we first had party and interaction session at Verka and then after changing into civil clothes at DT.
What actually Happened that Day : When I was NCC head during my college days and used to salute the Dice , my dream was to stand on the same Dice someday and give salute to the Platoons and here was the day , one more dream lived.
Next day , when I was narrating this whole experience to one of my close friends , he said "There are very few people in this world , who have lived there dreams in reality , U are one of them."
A fine morning , 15 Aug 15 Independance Day . I was in college yes my own , NIT Hamirpur. So let me tell u some history first How I ended up in College that day .
"I got 20 days of leave from 10 Aug and decided to attend the 15 August parade in college. I sent msg to NCC juniors in college that I am coming on 14 Aug. They requested me to bring my Uniform. I reached college on 14th Afternoon and had a session with the NCC juniors and from there we decided that I will be coming in Uniform next day."
So here I was , at 0900h , standing in front of NCC platoon and college Administrative Block. Chief Guest { Director } was to arrive at 0930H , so I was giving some final tips to the Cadets. And then I was spotted by One of my Teachers "Surender Soni Sir". He was so amazed to see me that he took me to all faculty members and introduced me and finally introduced me to The Dean. I talked to Dean for 5 minutes and then he said the words "You will be The Guest of Honour Today". I was surprised and about to say NO but he look determined. And at the same time Director Arrived. Dean introduced me to Director and here I was sitting in the Front row with Director , ahead of all HODs and other faculty members and having a conversation with Director on College issues.
The first line from Director " I wasn't aware that you are on leave , otherwise I could have sent you a formal invitation."
" Its alright sir , Its my own college , I don't need any Invitation from here " ;) I don't know why I said that but it was situational and I was quite nervous :D
Then it was time for Director's speech. His first line was "I am very Happy to announce that one of your senior , and student of this College is here with us on Independance day , Mr. Ashish Chauhan , who is now a Naval Officer"
I was continuosly smiling at NCC cadets and they were also smiling. After his speech , he asked me to come on the Dice with him and give Salute to three Platoons , Security Guards, NCC and NSS.
After this we had Photography session , and if I am not wrong , atleast I had 100+ photos with individuals. Then we first had party and interaction session at Verka and then after changing into civil clothes at DT.
What actually Happened that Day : When I was NCC head during my college days and used to salute the Dice , my dream was to stand on the same Dice someday and give salute to the Platoons and here was the day , one more dream lived.
Next day , when I was narrating this whole experience to one of my close friends , he said "There are very few people in this world , who have lived there dreams in reality , U are one of them."
it was situational ..haha hmm ..a dream lived.. :D
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ha ha ha , dream lived ;)
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