Portraits of defence heroes unveiled in Mangaluru

PTI, Dec 16, 2022, 7:42 PM IST

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Mangaluru: The portraits of three Indian defence heroes Gen Sunith F Fernandes, Air Chief Marshal L M Katre and Capt Omkar Nath Rao were unveiled at the Konkani wall of fame at World Konkani Centre (WKC) here on Friday.

Col G V Rao, father of Capt Omkar, unveiled the portraits along with WKC president Nandagopal Shenoy, vice president Gilbert D’Souza, secretary Giridhar Kamath and trustees of WKC.

On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, portraits of Konkani Bravehearts who served for the protection of our borders were unveiled in the Vishwa Konkani Hall of Fame. Col. GV Rao(Retd) unveiled the portrait of Air Chf Mshl L. M. Katre, General SF Rodrigues, and Captain Omkarnath Rao SM pic.twitter.com/w4V2Ij3z4V

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In his speech, Col Rao said he is grateful to the WKC for the noble gesture which gives a space for his martyred son in its hall of fame.

Gilbert D’Souza said three prominent personalities have been added to the WKC’s hall of fame. They served our nation with courage and are jewels of the Konkani community. The future generations will be inspired by them, he said.

At the remembrance program followed after the Unveiling of the Portrait of Konkani Bravehearts who served the Indian Armed Forces, Chief Guest Col. GV Rao appreciated the efforts of the WKC in keeping alive the spirit of the achievers who contributed to the nation-building. pic.twitter.com/p5HLb9Up5B

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Shenoy welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering. Artists Ramdas Shivguru and Sapna D’Souza were felicitated for the portraits.

He also remembered his Son Captain Omkarnath Rao, who sacrificed his life in the service of the nation on this occasion.
Portrait artists Shri Ramadas Shevgoor and Ms. Sapna Noronha were felicitated on the occasion pic.twitter.com/9lD82OneZo

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