The first Sikh in US Army Tejdeep Singh Rattan, who joined the force without sacrificing the articles of his faith, today visited the city and shared his experiences with college students.
While interacting with students of Khalsa College, his alma mater, Rattan said he "faced many ups and downs in life, but emerged victorious on every occasion."
He said "never say die attitude" help him to reach his goal.
Rattan, a 31-year-old dentist, was graduated last year from the Army Officer Course after the force made an exemption to a uniform policy that has effectively prevented Sikhs from enlisting since 1984. He will soon be commissioned to serve in Afghanistan as Captain in US Army.
"Sikhs mean a lot to the world," he said, adding that in future too he would follow the ethics of Sikhism in letter and spirit.
College Principal Daljit Singh honoured him on the occasion.
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While interacting with students of Khalsa College, his alma mater, Rattan said he "faced many ups and downs in life, but emerged victorious on every occasion."
He said "never say die attitude" help him to reach his goal.
Rattan, a 31-year-old dentist, was graduated last year from the Army Officer Course after the force made an exemption to a uniform policy that has effectively prevented Sikhs from enlisting since 1984. He will soon be commissioned to serve in Afghanistan as Captain in US Army.
"Sikhs mean a lot to the world," he said, adding that in future too he would follow the ethics of Sikhism in letter and spirit.
College Principal Daljit Singh honoured him on the occasion.
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