Dear brother, 

                            Today is rakshabandhan, I know you would come home but I never thought you would come with the national flag embracing your body. I just want you to smile, to tease me one more time. Everytime I said goodbye to you, I prayed and hoped that it wouldn't be the last time but unfortunately it had been the last this time. I could see mom's and dad's eyes are filled with pride but their hearts and souls are brimmed with pain and love.

                        Remember that day when we first met, 12 years back the same day when you were scared at first but smiled when I  called you my little brother, you were happy and your joy had no bounds when you came home with us. I know we are not related by blood but we are related by bond. How come that little boy frightened at the mere sight of strangers welcomed death with open arms? How come that toddler who played with toys, played with death risking his life? I may never know the answers but because of you some got the chance to live again...

                       As you promised you protected me; not only me every sister of this nation until your last breath. This rakshabandhan you gave me the best gift I could ask for- memories. I wouldn't say I miss you cause you're still alive as a brave heart, like a light in the hearts of this nation and mine.