When I saw him in the morning, he greeted me with the usual crisp salute followed by the morning greeting. As I went closer to talk to him, I found him unusually quiet today and his face had some shadows of sadness. Completing the last 6 hrs duty of his service must be quite an emotional experience.
He is our 'Paale dai' (security guard dai) who also happens to be our favourite 'coz of his kind, gentle and cheerful nature. Today he is completing 37 yrs of service; 24 yrs in Indian Army, 5 yrs of private job and 8 yrs as guard here in Manipal.
He seemed pleasantly surprised to see his farewell gift. I liked his expression. I'll miss him around and the memories he used to share from his Jodhpur posting during army service .. With a small prayer in my heart for his well being and good health, I carry on to work.
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