Comments on: JHALDIYAL FADED AWAY AS HE HAD LIVED ; WITH GRACE AND DIGNITY

By: Brig Surinder Singh

Brig Surinder Singh — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:47:22 +0000

Gen Jhaldiyal was a man apart. Firm,friedly and faithful he left an unforgettable image in the minds of those whom he met.

509 Army Base Wksp was the first unit of mine.His presence there was enormously beneficial to M&R Gp. The other Gps were highly dependant on it.

Thereafter we served together several times,but his best was as Cdr TG.where his forthright views were admired by one and all. As Director EME(L), I had tremendous backing from him.

For us. he was like an elder brother… what more can I say?

By: MAJ GEN M R SABHARWAL, ARTY

MAJ GEN M R SABHARWAL, ARTY — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:38:22 +0000

We were colleagues in UHAMPUR. Always cheerful, with a ready smile and a positive outlook. It was wonderful working together. RIP, friend.

By: brig kanwal dhingra

brig kanwal dhingra — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:20:27 +0000

a lot has been said about him. i corroborate it all.h was a true tiger who was an hhonest gentle man.

By: Moru Kelkar

Moru Kelkar — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:39:57 +0000

Dear Sujit,

We were togather at Bhopal centre and he was more a friend than a boss. It came as a shock when Amar informed me that he was no more. Have no comments to add to tributes by you, but wish to thank you for the same (via mail).
Moru Kelkar

By: Dharam Rawat

Dharam Rawat — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:37:10 +0000

We were shocked to learn about K B.Thanks 4 info us.

Rawat

By: Maj Gen A K Sharma

Maj Gen A K Sharma — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:25:04 +0000

My association with Gen Jhaldiyal dates back to 1975.
I was posted as a Major at EME Directorate. Both of us served under a common (and all powerful) boss. We often discussed the high handed approach and deviation from the laid down norms when it came to issues related with individual postings. Occasionally, we talked about unbearable pressure being exerted in matters of placement of officers against the laid down norms. He was clearly anguished when ever forced to convey a decision that was patently wrong.
Invariably, I found him backing the “under dogs” with his perpetual concerns for those who had no “God Fathers”.
As colleagues we were both posted at MCEME as Brigadiers and were next door neighbours for a while. This gave me added opportunity to know him as a person- a little more intimately.
As an individual, I remember him deeply committed towards the betterment of the organisation. He always cared for under dogs. I admired his cool temperament and his caring nature to look after genuine needs of individual officers who freely impinged on his time in matters of posting.
Despite being posted at Military Secretary Branch, he took his posting to 509 ABW in his stride despite his personal preference of wanting to go as Head of an Advance Base Workshop at Udampur.
As a tribute to a departed friend, I will always remember him as a mild mannered, courageous, sympathetic, open, forthright and a man full of compassion with unflinching loyalty to organisation that he served with distinction and endeared himself to one and all.
Fortunate were those, who came in his contact.
Individuals like Gen Jhaldiyal are born to enrich the life of those who come in their contact.
Alas! Even the God wants them in heaven, snatching them away rather abruptly.
My salute to KB where ever he may be and heartfelt condolences for his family!
Maj Gen A K Sharma
141, Sector 37,
Noida- 201 303
Mob. 09350051919

By: COLLS

COLLS — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 06:43:06 +0000

Just a Tribute

In life we come across many folks
but very few of us pass by
the side of such men as
General K B Jaldhiyal

He hailed from Dehra Dun
My home place

But I never knew him till one day
I overheard him say

‘’A gentleman I am sending to you…
He alone knew…’’

Tears rolled down my eyes
outside his room

I wiped and he spoke
Go try your luck
If you are destined to….
He never knew me ere…

Now again tears roll down
as he alone did for me care.
I can now only pray for his family today
God do take care of their way….

KIND ………BENEVOLENT………………JOVIAL

”Colls”

By: Yashvir Tuli

Yashvir Tuli — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 05:43:37 +0000

Dear Sir,
I am very mcuh pained to hear about the demise of Gen KB Jaldhial with whom I had an opportunity to serve in one of the stations far away from Delhi. In fact Gen KBJ, Brig Nagea and me took our first lessons in Lawn Tennis from one Lt Col AY Moghe, who was once upon a time the Deputy Commandant of the 4th EME Centre.
I have KBJ’s contact number of Delhi and shall definitely convey my condolenses to his wife just after sending this e-mail.
Thanks and God bless you.

By: Manmohan Bains

Manmohan Bains — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 05:41:31 +0000

Dear General Surjit,

It was a shock to learn about the sad and sudden demise of Gen Jhaldiyal. As you may be aware I was the Col Adm at 509 when he was the Comdt. He was also very well known to my father-in-law who was also an EME officer. Could I please have the address of Mrs Jhaldiyal.

Thanking you

With best regards

M S Bains
House No 27
Sector 3-A
Chandigarh 160001
Tel 01722749393
Mob 09814013331

By: R K Mehta

R K Mehta — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 05:38:51 +0000

many thanks sir for sending the befitting tribute.

Regards