A war memorial, built in memory of all martyrs from Kodagu who laid down their lives, on Sunnyside premises the abode of late General K S Thimayya was unveiled on Saturday by Vice Admiral A R Karve.

The government has planned to develop Sunnyside as a museum, and the work is in progress. The war memorial has been built next to the museum. A war tank has been placed in the memorial.

Later, the district administration and the Kannada and Culture Department observed the 112th birth anniversary of General K S Thimayya.

‘Pride of the nation’

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Admiral A R Karve said the people of Kodagu are known for their valour. He called upon the youth from the district to join armed forces. “Field Marshal K M Cariappa and General K S Thimayya are pride for the entire nation. Youth should come forward to serve the nation,” he said.

“Gen Thimayya was known for war tactics. He served as General from 1957 to 1961,” he said.

Forum member Major (retd) B A Nanjappa said, “Gen Thimayya was a sports lover. In spite of difficulties, he led the country to victory in the war.”

K C Subbaiah, who is the president of the Cariappa, Thimayya Forum, hoped that Field Marshal Cariappa will be bestowed with the Bharat Ratna at the earliest.

Deputy Commissioner P I Sreevidya, Superintendent of Police P Rajendra Prasad, Zilla Panchayat CEO Prashanth Kumat Mishra, Air Marshal (retd) K C Cariappa and others were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / DH News Service, Madikeri / March 31st, 2018