Published: Jul 27, 2015, 10:16 PM (IST)
Edited: Jul 27, 2015, 10:31 PM (IST)
India’s 11th President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, popularly known as the missile man passed away earlier on Monday in a hospital in Shillong. Many from the cricketing fraternity, including cricketers and adminstrators have taken to social media to express their sorrow. He was born on October 15, 1931 in Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu. He was given the nick name of missile man due to his work ion the development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. He was the President between July 2002-July 2007. Kalam was popular among the children, often having an interaction with them whenever he got a chance. It is said that he also invited many children to the Rashtrapati Bhavan during his tenure as President.
The nation mourns the loss of a great person (1/2)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 27, 2015
Former President of India, a renowned scientist, an inspiration to all, a terrific human being…RIP Dr. Abdul Kalam (2/2)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 27, 2015
RIP Dr.Abdul Kalam who passed away while doing what he loved the most,speaking 2 students& imparting knowledge 2 the young. #leader
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 27, 2015
‘People’s President’ @APJAbdulKalam was an inspiration, intellectual & incredible human being. We have lost a great Indian today. RIP. — Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) July 27, 2015
Sad to hear about the sudden demise of Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam. May his soul rest in peace. — K L Rahul (@klrahul11) July 27, 2015
RIP Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Impeccable character and indomitable spirit – #MissileMan pic.twitter.com/qyVN1bjSW9
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 27, 2015
My 1st visit to President house was the moment I met the great man APJ Abdul Kalam. A two min interaction made a lasting impression #RIP sir
— Anjum Chopra (@Anjum__Chopra) July 27, 2015
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) July 27, 2015
Dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep – Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 27, 2015
A huge loss for the nation, you were a source of inspiration to millions of countrymen #RIP Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) July 27, 2015
Kalam collapsed while delivering a speech at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Shillong. He was taken to a hospital nearby but breathed his last breath within 20 minutes after he collapsed. Kalam’s body will be taken to Guwahati, from where he will be taken to his hometown Rameshwaram, where he will be laid to rest.
