Kerala school boy’s letter of gratitude to Indian Army goes viral

Waynad: The relentless rescue operation by Indian Army in Waynad landslides has touched a Class 3 student named Rayan of the AMLP School in the district. He expressed his gratitude towards the brave soldiers by writing a letter of gratitude.

In his letter written in Malayalam, Rayan said that he was extremely happy and proud to see the Army rescue the people stuck under the debris after the landslide had hit his beloved Wayanad.

Rayan wrote, “I am Rayan. 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.”

In his letter, Rayan also referred to a video in which the soldiers were seen eating biscuits to quench their hunger while setting up a bridge in the ravaged area. The little boy said that the sight moved him deeply and expressed his desire to join the Indian Army one day and protect the nation.

The Southern Command of the Army posted the child’s letter and their reply on the X handle recently, amid rescue operations in landslide-hit Wayanad.

Thanking Rayan for his words of courage and inspiration, the Army said that in times of adversity, the soldiers aim to be a beacon of hope, and child’s letter reaffirms this mission.

It wrote on X, “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. Thank you, young warrior, for your courage and inspiration.”

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