Comments on: BRIG MULA SINGH VIRK HAS FADED AWAY! https://amolak.in/web/brig-mula-singh-virk-has-faded-away/ A Blog of Major General Surjit Singh (Retd) Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:46:56 +0000 hourly 1 By: Col Surjeet Chauhan https://amolak.in/web/brig-mula-singh-virk-has-faded-away/#comment-99859 Col Surjeet Chauhan Sat, 09 Jan 2016 11:27:29 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=431#comment-99859 RIP Dear Sir
… He was my Commandant in 508 ABW at Allahabad in 92… A great man got to know him well during my stint… always helpful…Cant Forget him…

]]> By: Lt Col Venkata Appa Rao DonthaRaju https://amolak.in/web/brig-mula-singh-virk-has-faded-away/#comment-5078 Lt Col Venkata Appa Rao DonthaRaju Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:00:04 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=431#comment-5078 Dear Rekhi Sir,
It is apleasure to notice your presnce and see your comment. I hope you placed me I was Commanding the FRI in Amritsar when youcommanded 317 Stn Wksp and met later at Pathankot also. Hope you are having a good time in USA. We also visit USA often, my daughters are at Houston and Sacrament CA,and son at Sanjose. If you are any where nearby it will give us great pleasyre to visit you or receive you. My best wishes
Regards
Lt Col Venkata Appa Rao DonthaRaju

]]> By: Lt Col Venkata Appa Rao Dontharaju (Retd) https://amolak.in/web/brig-mula-singh-virk-has-faded-away/#comment-2820 Lt Col Venkata Appa Rao Dontharaju (Retd) Sun, 21 Oct 2012 12:13:10 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=431#comment-2820 I want share a personal experience which shows his magnanimity.
During 1989 I was performing duties as Secretary of EME WELFARE AND TECHNICAL EXHIBITION as part of 6th Corps Reunion. He was my respected Senior colleague in MCEME at the time. In one of the Mess Gen Body meetings held in Bravo Mess which I attend he proposed my name as Mess Secretary. Some how I felt that it was unfair on his part while I was already doing the duties of Secretary of Exhibition. I happened to be sitting next to him and I displayed an emotion amply reflecting how I felt about the unfairness of his Act.
In a flash he agreed with me and withdrew the nomination and made amends with me.
He was far senior to me and could have stood his ground which could have embarrassed me.
Though it was a small incident It was etched in my mind and enhanced the respect I had for him Manifold.
My heart felt Condolences to a great soul.

]]> By: MBS Rekhi https://amolak.in/web/brig-mula-singh-virk-has-faded-away/#comment-2787 MBS Rekhi Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:48:21 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=431#comment-2787 I first met Mula at IMA when we joined as course mates in Jan 1963. I again met him at IIT kanpur in 1975, where we were studying for MTech
I moved to USA in 1991 and this time we had a long association for a decade or so. We regularly met.
Despite his towering height and strong physique he was a thoroughly gentle at heart. A thorough gentleman , very honest and loving person who can not be easily forgotten. I was shocked when I learnt that he was severely sick. I left all work and rushed to Sacramento to meet him. our course mate col JS Narang was with me. He was in acute pain but was happy to see us and joked with us all the time we were with him.
I attended his funeral services representing corps of EME and laid a wreath on behalf of corps. I miss him a lot. he was more like a big brother to me.
God may rest his soul in peace

]]> By: MJS Syali https://amolak.in/web/brig-mula-singh-virk-has-faded-away/#comment-503 MJS Syali Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:46:27 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=431#comment-503 Brig(then Col) MS Virk was Head CE Dept when I did my degree course and ORE course and offers who studied at MCEME during that time will vouch that he was so approachable and helpful for all our professional & even personal problems. I am personally indebted to him for mentoring me during that time. His fading away is an immense loss to his family & friends. I pray that his soul merges with the Almighty.
May the Lord give strength to his near & dear ones to bear this great loss. My heartfelt condolences.

]]> By: UK Singh https://amolak.in/web/brig-mula-singh-virk-has-faded-away/#comment-502 UK Singh Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:45:39 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=431#comment-502 Deep condolences. He was my HOD at MCEME in 1989-92. A go getter and mentor for his subordinates. A personal loss to me.

]]> By: VJS Gill https://amolak.in/web/brig-mula-singh-virk-has-faded-away/#comment-501 VJS Gill Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:44:54 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=431#comment-501 It is sad to learn about the sad passing away of Brig MS Virk a tall ever smiling figure.

I so vivedly remember him while we served together in 619 EME Bn way back in 1970-71. He was Adjutant of our Bn when Maj Gen JC Ahluwalia was CO, I was just 2nd lieutenant reported for my 2nd posting from 612 EME Bn. He was the guiding force for all youngsters and mind you there were many those days in the rank of 2nd Lt, Lt and Capts in our Bn. Brig MS Virk not only took time off from his pressing appt but also ensured our smooth induction to work as a well oiled team that is just before OP Cactus Lilly.

My heart felt condolences to Sherry and family we share your losss.

]]> By: Arun Arvind https://amolak.in/web/brig-mula-singh-virk-has-faded-away/#comment-500 Arun Arvind Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:44:03 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=431#comment-500 my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

]]> By: Harman Chatha https://amolak.in/web/brig-mula-singh-virk-has-faded-away/#comment-499 Harman Chatha Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:43:28 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=431#comment-499 It was very sad to learn about the unfortunate passing away of Brig MS Virk in USA yesterday.

]]> By: VTK Raju https://amolak.in/web/brig-mula-singh-virk-has-faded-away/#comment-498 VTK Raju Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:42:01 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=431#comment-498 may his soul rest in peace

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