Our Heroes

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He Was Our Eyes & Ears in Afghanistan:
Lt Col Harjit Singh Sajjan JOHN COLEBOURN

He is now a Lt Col serving as the Commanding Officer of the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own).

Canadian Hero:
Mewa Singh Shaheed Based on an article by MELANIE HARDBATTLE

Mewa Singh's 'barsi' -- death anniversary -- is celebrated as a grand mela in British Columbia every year.

Two Heroes
Remembered SANDEEP SINGH BRAR

"I have been lucky so far and have lived through a dozen fire fights ..."

Kenyan Simba of The Safari Passes Away:
Joginder Singh BREAKING NEWS, and article by ROY GACHUHI

He was lionized as Simba wa Kenya, having been given a superhuman status.

The Beauty of the Punjaban SARBPREET SINGH

"They know not the iron in your soul / They know not of your spine of steel ..."

Gentleman - Aristocrat:
Gian Singh Rarewala ROOPINDER SINGH

He was instrumental in making Punjabi the official language of the Sikh Kingdom of Patiala.

The Sikh Review Honours Bhai Harbans Lal with Special Issue HARPAL SINGH BUTTAR

Equally admired by scientists, interfaith organizations, and his Sikh community.

Madiba, The True Sanyasi:
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela SARBPREET SINGH

Live on, Madiba. In this world and in the next ...

The Nelson Mandela of Kenya:
Makhan Singh FRED OLUOCH

"He was a bigger threat to the British colonials in Kenya than any other freedom fighter ..."

'Tis Time To Learn From Ranjit Singh AYAZ AMIR

There's been only one ruler of ability and distinction ...