A young boy from Kerala, Master Rayan, wrote a letter to the Indian Army expressing his admiration for their efforts during the recent landslide in Wayanad.
In his letter, Rayan, a Class 3 student at AMLP School, shared, “My beloved Wayanad was struck by a massive landslide, creating havoc and destruction. I felt proud and happy to see you rescuing people who were stuck under debris. I just saw the video in which you were having biscuits to sate your hunger and building a bridge. That sight moved me deeply, and I aspire to join the Indian Army one day and protect my nation.”
Indian Army’s Response:
The Southern Command of the Indian Army responded to Rayan’s touching message in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Dear Master Rayan,
Your heartfelt words have deeply touched us. In times of adversity, we aim to be a beacon of hope, and your letter reaffirms this mission. Heroes like you inspire us to give our utmost. We eagerly await the day you don the uniform and stand… pic.twitter.com/zvBkCz14ai
— Southern Command INDIAN ARMY (@IaSouthern) August 3, 2024
They acknowledged his letter, stating, “Dear Master Rayan, your heartfelt words have deeply touched us. In times of adversity, we aim to be a beacon of hope, and your letter reaffirms this mission. Heroes like you inspire us to give our utmost. We eagerly await the day you don the uniform and stand alongside us. Together, we will make our nation proud.”