In a few hours from now, exactly a month ago, our world came crashing down. Its been the darkest period in our lives and we’ve been through the emotional wringer with our thoughts, tears, fears and despair. How does one stop hoping?! For that cheery phone call….., or the sudden ‘surprise visit’………the tight bear hug…… … Continue reading One Month After…..in Akshay’s World of Words

It’s the festive season. On behalf of our family, let me wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year in advance. While we are all doing our best to cope with losing Akshay in flesh and blood, we are also talking about him all the time and continuing to tell each … Continue reading Major Akshay Girish: Son, Hero, Martyr

As I take my time to continue writing Akshay's story, must let you all know that the empathy and support we have received have overwhelmed our family. Rich tributes have poured in for our braveheart Akshay. With gratitude, I take the liberty of sharing some special tributes, which so far, haven't been posted on facebook. … Continue reading Tributes to the braveheart – Akshay

In less than three weeks since Akshay’s martyrdom, we as a family while supporting each other every minute, every day, are also trying to accept that life must go on. Particularly for little Naina and Sangeeta. So here’s the positive news- Naina has started going to her new nursery school at Air Force Station Yelahanka … Continue reading Major Akshay Girish: Son, Hero, Martyr

His Story; My Way PART THREE Yesterday (11th December) was a very emotional day. So many of us came together at our home and celebrated the life and martyrdom of our son Major Akshay Girish. From his sister and brother to schoolmates and course-mates, from family members to family friends, from long –time buddies to … Continue reading Major Akshay Girish- Son, Hero, Martyr

Today, 10th December 2016,  Major Akshay Girish would have completed 9 years of service in the Army. Sangeeta, Girish and I have been lost in thought since this morning- maybe reminiscing about how thrilled he had been 9 years ago, Commissioned as 'Lt Akshay Girish' on 10th December 2007. Maybe somewhere up there, he is … Continue reading Akshay Girish – Soldier and Poet

His Story; My Way Part Two Yesterday, for the first time, we celebrated a bitter-sweet birthday. As Neha touched thirty one, Akshay seems to have touched everyone’s heart and consciousness. Together, the tug of the twins brought abundant tears. By the evening, we were once again calm as the ocean spent.  Extended family and friends … Continue reading Major Akshay Girish- Son, Hero, Martyr

Posting a piece I wrote years ago and hoping it will bring smiles to all of us on Akshay-Neha's birthday. Thank you so much- for sharing our pride in Akshay, and for standing by me and my family in our hour of sorrow. Double Trouble! As a young bride, I was propelled into the "Never … Continue reading Happy Birthday Remembrance

Major Akshay Girish – Son, Hero, Martyr PART ONE His Story; My Way If a million questions were thrown at me for a mammoth memory test today, I would get the perfect score, so long as the subject is ‘Akshay Girish’. I know my post said Akshay’s story would start with his birth but as … Continue reading Reflections from Loss