Imphal
HAPPY FATHER’s DAY to (Late) Haitung Pame, Memoirs from Armstrong Pame
Father’s Name: (Late) Haitung Pame, worked as primary school teacher cum carpenter.
He worked for over 28 years as a teacher in a village called taguaram in tousem sub division.
..every thing he did had been a memorable one. Particularly when he said son don’t worry as long as I am alive I am gonna give my everything to make you what you wanna be…while I and my brother was there at shillong in 2001, when many of our frds received their monthly installment from home, we could never get sufficient amount in time, but whichever little money he sends he would say sons utilize this money to buy books, eat good food, take tuition if necessary etc, and would say don’t worry for money..just let me know if u need more there are so many works I can do to earn through carpentry. he would wake up at 3 30 am in the morning and start working and would stop till the sun sets and if there be a moonlit he still would be working…
Submitted by: Armstrong Pame, presently serving as SDO Tousem in Tamenglong district, Manipur, India.
Armstrong Pame IAS officer from Tamenglong sharing the journey in making the 100 KM Road in Manipur without any help or funding from the Government
Listen to his previous interview Part 1 & Part2.
HAPPY FATHER’s DAY to Mayengbam Swarjeshkumar Singh, Wishes from Mayengbam Pankaj Kumar
Father’s Name: Mayengbam Swarjeshkumar Singh, Sr. Acct. Asst. at MSCB. Imphal
(NB: Eche I do not have any photo with my Father, So I have attached one which was taken on my Niece’s B’day party.)
My father was always busy with his work but he did find time to take us to the movies or a concert from time to time. When the Hollywood blockbuster “Jurassic Park” was released and screened at “The Mini French” cinema hall, I requested him to take me to the movie. After days of pleadings, he finally agreed and we went to watch the movie this one holiday. My legs wouldn’t touch the ground when I was pillion riding on his Humber Bicycle, back then. So it was a holiday and the street was empty, I was so excited and couldn’t wait to reach the Hall. After a long ride, we eventually did reach the hall and voila! It was closed. Why? Because it was the 2nd of October, “Gandhi Jayanti”, one of the holidays on which a general strike was imposed in our state. I was disappointed and sulking. My father then took me to the Children’s Park (Indira Park) where I had lots of fun, sliding, swinging and what not. Although, I couldn’t watch that movie, it was still a memorable day.
Most of my elementary math skills were given by my father, especially the “Unitary Method”, he is very good at that. He taught us to be fearless, to be focused, to be a good person, humanism, among other things. Happy Father’s day Baba…:)
Submitted by: Mayengbam Pankaj Kumar, Student, Allahabad.
HAPPY FATHER’s DAY to Dr.G.Mahendra Kr. Sharma, Wishes from June Neelu
Father’s Name: Dr.G.Mahendra Kr. Sharma, Imphal,Manipur
On Father’s Day, I wouldn’t want to tell about how great my Baba is but I would want to tell him a big ‘Thank you’ for what he made me as a person. I remember him telling me fairytales when I was a kid. Even though he would have numerous important work, he would still read me the fairytales. Those stories made me dream big in my life and of course he used to give “lectures” like every other dad but he wouldn’t scold me or whatsoever.
He would always try to reason it out and make me understand. His teaching and mentoring on character formation is immense and i know that those time proved really crucial for me to become a better human being. He’s the one who counseled me on my life and my careers and gave me a clear perspective on life.
He is not only my dad but my doctor as well. His love and care has treated me more than his prescriptions. He made me believe that I am special. And today I want to tell him that, I am what I am today because of him. Because He is special to me.
Happy Father’s day Baba. I love you.
Submitted by: June Neelu, Singer, Marketing Executive, Bangalore
HAPPY FATHER’s DAY to Oinam Nabakumar Singh, Wishes from Tampha Oinam Gupta
Father’s Name: Oinam Nabakumar Singh, Retired Army officer , Imphal
My father is a retired army officer & despite all the ideological differences people have/had about the Armed forces, he taught me to respect these very differences as its important to know both sides of the story. The one thing that has stayed with me the most was his insistence on good education. He encouraged academics passionately. When I had wanted to take up Geography honours, I was informed by the college that it was going to be expensive specially with the costs of the projects, cartography materials, etc. I was disheartened but my father stopped me from doing anything else other than that. He said : I’ll eat grass if I have to, but you shall do your geography honours. Thankfully it never came to that but his commitment towards our betterment & education is something I can never forget and am very proud of too. Many years after(and the geography honours done) and now a mother I hope I’m able to imbibe the same dedication towards education to my daughter.
Thank you for reading.
Have a wonderful Fathers Day!
Best wishes. Khoiramjari.
Submitted by: Tampha Oinam Gupta, London
HAPPY FATHER’s DAY to Late Thokchom Gobind Singh, Remembering Papa from Roshni Thokchom
Father’s Name: Late Thokchom Gobind Singh, Sr Announcer, All India Radio, Imphal
Thank you Papa for being such a beautiful father till your last breath inspiring all of us with your actions and deeds you have attain personally and professionally. I have never came across such a wonderful, humble, passionate, hard working person like you.
He worked on paddy field to get the rich rice grains for us, equally managed his profession. People loved for his incredible contribution to All India Radio, Imphal. Education was always his priority and he would take all hardships to give us the best. Gardening, Papa’s passion, brought him so many state awards and we still treasure some of his work.
We miss u on this day.
Your children and grandchildren.
Submitted by: Roshni Thokchom, Muscat.
HAPPY FATHER’s DAY to Hanjabam Gojendro Sharma, Wishes from H Nirjen Sharma
Father’s Name: Hanjabam Gojendro Sharma, Govt Employee (PWD), Imphal
When I recall my earliest tiny little footprints, I remember you walking by my side holding my hands giving me strength to my tender feet.
when I recall my fearless childhood stunts, I remember you holding me before I fall.
when I recall those frightening lightnings and thunders, I remember the warmth of your protective hugs.
When I recall confusing life’s crossroads, I remember you standing like a beacon showing me the path.
When I recall my joyful moments, I remember your caring smile sharing the joy.
When I recall myself, I remember you Dad.
Happy Father’s Day,
Thank you for all the love, support and care you have given me throughout my life.
Submitted by: H Nirjen Sharma, Product Analyst, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Mangalore
HAPPY FATHER’s DAY to Manoharmayum Geetchandra Sharma, Wishes from Manoharmayum Nickson Sharma
Father’s Name: Manoharmayum Geetchandra Sharma, Nagamapal Singjunbung Leirak, Manipur, India.
Profession: Entrepreneur/ Industrialist/ Proprietor of Manipur Plastic Industries/ Silver Dew Industries.
HAPPY FATHER’s DAY
“The American dream and Dad’s dream”
Truth be told, my childhood was different, unlike many I have less memories with my dad. I don’t remember my dad telling me to study even for once. He be like “Son, what do you want, what do you need?” and he would give me everything.
I was brought up in a hostel since my 6th grade high school and I get to see him once in a while and I believe, it’s a story for many these days, innit?
Nevertheless, my dad was a great teacher to me, an inspiration, strong person. Since he is an entrepreneur, he would give me advice like “Don’t get addicted to any things and even if you do, don’t spend on it” and I live by those advice even today. So whenever we spend time together, it was all special and meaningful. He taught me how to be independent, how to take my own decision, what is right/wrong, how to see things differently, to do what you love in life.
Today, Globalization has made the world so small yet families are so away.
I am little away from him by distance chasing my American Dream and when I achieve anything in my life; it would be because of my parent’s support. He has always supported me with everything even with my dancing.
My dad’s dream is, someday I bring a huge change to my society, my people, a better place to live for his grandson. And I promise, I would make him proud someday sooner. To live a life of American Dream and Dad’s Dream together in Northeast India, to change the world.
During my teenager period, I remember my dad making fun of me when I started talking to a girl over the phone for the first time. He told me “___, isn’t calling you anymore?” and I was like “Stop it dad, we are just friends”. He was cool like a friend and chill out person overall. Though he has achieved many award in life, it was my first time when I receive his award “Global Achiever’s for Business Excellence, 2011’ at New Delhi and I was so PROUD of him. Happy Father’s Day, Dad! Big up to you for my life experience from London to Los Angeles.
P.S :
Wait, it’s 16th June in India, I need to call him up and not just wish him online.
Thanks a lot to “FindingtheVoice” for giving me this opportunity. God bless.
Some advice I would like to give to my son someday and see this writing in future.
“Son, listen to your mother.
Don’t get into trouble, be kind.
Don’t smoke and please stay away from bad things.
There are so many great things in life you can achieve, do what you love in life.
Treat girl like a princess, that’s what they are.
When you say ,“you gonna do something’, do it.
Earn as much money as you can, everything is so much easier with money.
Don’t lose faith in life, son”
Submitted by: Manoharmayum Nickson Sharma Location: Los Angeles , California.
Profession: Entrepreneur.
Academic: Bachelor: Electronics & Communication Engg.
Master: MBA in International Business & Operation.
HAPPY FATHER’s DAY to Elder Mangsuanpau Zou, Wishes from Khams Zotal
Father’s Name: Elder Mangsuanpau Zou, Cultivator and church Elder in Manipur Evangelical Lutheran Christian Church, Hiangzou, Churachandpur, Manipur
Thinking of the past, the way my Dad trained me up, and the dream that I had on me is like Martin Luther King Jr. (I have a dream..! I have a dream). My Dad has a dream on me that his Son’s (I) will be a reaching to his dreams.
My Dad is my super hero than the any celebs all over the world, He guided me and protected me, he never give up on me. His is my best friend; my worldly God, Nothing much comparable with my heroes than saying “THANKS” with my tears, the world may not know how much I love my dad and how much we shared love and forgiveness. But
In February 2012, I got a phone calls from my Daddy, Was so excited to talk with my Dad whenever he rang me up. Unfortunately, my Dad surprisingly said to me that Son’s “I may not be with you for long, but you should never ever give up” this is the words he told me as he suffered from “Diabetes” in a serious situation. OMG!!!
I started praying “ God Please save my Dad, I know you can do anything’s, nothing is impossible to you God, I have a faith in you and I trust you that we can save my dad’s life from his sickness, a giver of all sickness and a healer of all sickness” this is the words of prayer every day. Me and My Dad is not staying in the same places, I stay in Shillong for my studies, dad and family members stay in home sweet home.(My home town).
I can’t concentrate in my studies anymore with the tension that I had. Because once if my dad left me I will not be studying anymore and I am helpless, He is my foundation in all fields. Almost a month I remain unhappy and always wept thinking what if my Dad’s pass away? What if I don’t have fathers’ anymore? Who will look after me and pay for my fees? Lots of question raised from time to time that makes me so weak!!!
By God’s grace, he is healed, he support me, I talked with him, He works for the glory of God,
I think make me to value my parents, now I come to know how much value is being with parents? How much precious is to have worldly God?
Many of youths may not value your parents, but from my experience, being without parents will be like a birth flying in the air without the right wings.
Happy Fathers’ Day “Pa”
May you live long with ‘Mom”
Submitted by: Khams Zotal
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