Legendary Sons of India : When Dr.Abdul Kalam was the President he visited Coonoor. On reaching he came to know that Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw was in the Military Hospital there. Dr.Kalam wanted to visit Sam which was unscheduled. Arrangements were made.
At the bedside, Kalam spent about 15 mins talking to Sam & enquiring about his health. Just before leaving Kalam asked Sam, "Are you comfortable? Anything I could do ? Any grievances, any requirement that would make you more comfortable? Sam said, "Yes, Your Excellency,
.. I have one grievance." Shocked with concern Kalam asked him what it was. Sam replied" Sir, my grievance is that I’m not able to get up & salute the most respected President of my beloved country" . Kalam held Sam's hand as both were in tears. That’s how respect is earned!
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