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Dear Members of the Corps of Signals fratenity,
With grief we are posting details of our colleagues who leave for their heavenly abode. We request members to forward their "shradhanjali". Kindly share with us the photographs, fond memories and association.
We await tributes from associates/ course mates for publication.
Blog Team

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  • Tuesday, March 23, 2010

    Col Pinglay

    I am very sorry to learn about the sad demise of Col Pinglay who we lovingly called "Pingu". I had the good fortune to be his course mate in SODE 19. He was a happy go lucky person and was fun to be with. Inspite of all the stresses of the degree course, he always had a very positive attitude, which percolated to all of us around him. I cherish memories of those good days. It saddens me to think that Pingu is gone.
    May God rest his soul in peace and we pray to Almighty to give his family strength to bear this irreparable loss.
    KPS Ahluwalia

    Friday, March 19, 2010

    Col VR Pingalay

    I am indeed saddened by the news that Col Pinglay is no more.
    I used to meet him often at the Command Hospital Air Force Bangalore in the last two months where he told me that he had exhausted all chances of survival from cancer of the bladder. He was composed and frank enough to face the inevitable with stoic resolve, and this was a typical characteristic of his. He met his end with the same courage he showed in life. God rest his noble soul in peace.
    May God give his wife and family the courage to live without him. Amen.
    In sorrow
    Col Cyrus Dalal (Retd)

    Monday, March 8, 2010

    Col VR Pinglay

    Dear Uma,
    It was with a very heavy heart that I read the sad news to my wife about Col Pinglay leaving for his heavenly abode. We can never forget the memorable tenure we have had together at Jabalpore. He was a great person with a positive attitude who was ever ready for his cooperation. A person who never lost his cool even in the most tense situation.
    We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to you, Vijay and Maya to bear this irreparable loss.
    In sorrow,
    Brig JL Puri (Retd)

    Dear Sir,
    We express our deep condolences on the sad demise of IC 14262 Col V R Pinglay (19 SODE) and pray to the ALMIGHTY to grant peace to the departed soul and enough courage to the near and dear ones to bear the irreparable loss.
    OP Saxena

    Col VR Pinglay

    Request you to convey my respects to the contributions of Col VR Pinglay to our CORPS.
    It was a rare opportunity that I had to serve with a great signaller in Col Pinglay. A very broadminded, cool headed, analytical person with the welfare of all in his mind. He worked not to attain glory and fame, but for the sake of service. Most unassuming person. Very kind hearted. One who left a mark of his generosity linking in your mind. His smile and positive out look made me feel that all is well and future is bright. I was not lucky enough to get to know the great lady who remained a source of inspiration to him at all times.
    He will be missed by all of us. May GOD give strength to Uma Pingley, Maya & Vijay and child Tara to bear pain that has to be endured.May GOD be with them always.
    MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
    Brig G Natarajan, Signals (Retd)

    Sunday, March 7, 2010

    Col V R Pinglay

    Dear Signallers,
    I am sad to inform you about the demise of IC 14262 Col V R Pinglay (19 SODE).
    He was suffering from cancer and was under treatment in MH Bangalore.
    He breathed his last at 7.00 AM on 07 Mar 10.
    Next of Kin: Mrs Uma Pinglay, wife.
    Those of you who wish to write a "Shradhanjli", may kindly send it for being posted to our weblog -
    http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
    The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
    We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to all near ones and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss.
    In sorrow -
    Chander Kamboj.

    We are saddened on learning of the sad demise of Col Pingalay. He was my course-mate and we did our YO's course together from Jan-Mar'1963. During our days of interaction I found Colonel Pingalay a simple soul with kind heart, "Malice Towards None and Charity for All" kind. I was doing 17 SODE and, therefore, our interaction with his lady wife was very little. Nonetheless, the couple had been very nice to one and all.

    Through this email I and my wife express our great sorrow and deepest condolences to the berieved family. May his soul rest in peace and may the Almighty give courage to the family and in particular to the lady wife to bear this irreparable loss.

    We request you to convey this to the berieved family.
    In sorrow,
    Mrs and Col MG Kapoor

    Capt Deepak Sharma

    I just read about sad demise of Capt Deepak Sharma, who died fighting terrorists as part of 42 RR Bn.
    I feel sorry for the young life lost and pray for the departed soul.
    May God give strength and forbearance to Late Capt Deepak's parenst to bear this irrepairable loss.
    In sorrow!
    Col Pramod Kapoor (Retd)

    TERRIBLY GRIEVED AT THE PASSING AWAY OF A YOUNG, BUDDING OFFICER FULL OF PROMISES TO THE ARMY, CORPS AND FAMILY.
    WE GRIEVE LIKE HIS FATHER SHRI NK SHARMA AND FAMILY MEMBERS. MAY GOD GIVE THEM STRENGTH TO BEAR THE LOSS. MAY THE THE DEPARTED SOUL REST IN PEACE.
    Brig G Natarajan Signals

    We express our deep sorrow on the sad demise of SS-42132 Capt Deepak Sharma, a serving young Signaller and pray to the ALMIGHTY to give peace to the departed soul and adequate strength to all near and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss.
    OP Saxena

    Friday, March 5, 2010

    Capt Deepak Sharma

    Dear Signallers,
    I am sad to inform you about the demise of SS-42132 Capt Deepak Sharma, a serving young Signaller.
    Next of Kin: Mr NK Sharma (Father)
    Please see the email below from Dte Gen of Signals for more details.
    Those of you who wish to write a "Shradhanjli", may kindly send it for being posted to our weblog -
    http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
    We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to all near ones and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss.

    In sorrow -
    Chander Kamboj.

    We regret to inform about the sad demise of SS-42132 Capt Deepak Sharma on 04 Mar 2010 at Jammu & Kashmir.
    Next of Kin: Mr NK Sharma (Father)
    Other Information about Officer

    1. Date of birth: 03/07/1983
    2. Date of Seniority: 18 Sep 2004
    3. Date of demise: 04 Ma
    4. Last appointment held: Coy Offr, 42 RR Bn
    (AS Mankoo)
    Lt Col

    Dear Col James,
    With great dismay I learn about the sad demise of this budding young officer of the Corps. My heartfelt condolence to his parents & family members. My prayers to God to allow the soul to rest in peace.
    Col JL Chatteji, Retd

    Tuesday, March 2, 2010

    IC-28581Y, Lt Col RK Malik

    Dear Signallers,
    I am sad to inform you about the demise of IC-28581Y, Lt Col RK Malik, Signals Veteran.
    He was admitted in Civil Hospital since 15th Feb 2010 for liver problem. He passed away in Ahemdabad on 23rd Feb 2010. Next of Kin: Mrs Prabha Malik
    Major Prashant Malik his son is posted in South Western Command Composite Signal Regiment.
    Those of you who wish to write a "Shradhanjli", may kindly send it for being posted to our weblog -
    http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/

    We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to all near ones and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss.
    In sorrow -
    Chander Kamboj.


    Dear Sir,
    IC-28581Y Lt Col RK Malik passed away on 23rd Feb 2010 at Ahmedabad. Mrs Prabha Malik his wife had rung me up and gave this sad news.
    Major Prashant Malik his son is posted in South Western Command Composite Signal Regiment C/o 56 APO. May I request you to kindly put it on REPOT MY SIGNAL.
    Thanking you,
    Lt Col BK Sharma