So I created this lighthearted tread so members of this forum can share there current or childhood role models - a great opportunity for members to connect and know a little more about each other.
My current role models:
Even though Quaid did not know Urdu his passion for Pakistan was enough to connect to people who could not understand him thoroughly and create the nation of Pakistan. Jinnah proved that in order to be successful language, race, or nationality are nothing compared to dedication and faith in oneself. Quaid's motto of Unity, Faith, and Discipline have become a personal mantra for myself. The meaning behind Quaid's famous quote of "With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve" is one that sends chills down the back of many. Quaid taught me that important lesson of if you can dream it you can achieve it.
The chivalrous act of Squadron Leader Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui is one straight from a fictional book, but in reality his courage went down in history. After Squadron Leader Rafiqui shot down one Hunter aircraft, his guns jammed due to a defect and stopped firing upon which he refused to leave the battle area as he would have been perfectly justified to do; he, instead ordered his No. 2 to take over as leader and continue the engagement with the enemy. He himself now took up a defensive position in the formation in an attempt to give his fellow comrades protection. Squadron Leader Rafiqui thus provided an exemplary example of leadership in battle and displayed courage in the face of exceptionally strong opposition. Mr Rafiqui showed me as Pakistanis we don't run away even if the odds are in our favor, but instead we fight till the last drop of blood.
My current role models:
Even though Quaid did not know Urdu his passion for Pakistan was enough to connect to people who could not understand him thoroughly and create the nation of Pakistan. Jinnah proved that in order to be successful language, race, or nationality are nothing compared to dedication and faith in oneself. Quaid's motto of Unity, Faith, and Discipline have become a personal mantra for myself. The meaning behind Quaid's famous quote of "With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve" is one that sends chills down the back of many. Quaid taught me that important lesson of if you can dream it you can achieve it.
The chivalrous act of Squadron Leader Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui is one straight from a fictional book, but in reality his courage went down in history. After Squadron Leader Rafiqui shot down one Hunter aircraft, his guns jammed due to a defect and stopped firing upon which he refused to leave the battle area as he would have been perfectly justified to do; he, instead ordered his No. 2 to take over as leader and continue the engagement with the enemy. He himself now took up a defensive position in the formation in an attempt to give his fellow comrades protection. Squadron Leader Rafiqui thus provided an exemplary example of leadership in battle and displayed courage in the face of exceptionally strong opposition. Mr Rafiqui showed me as Pakistanis we don't run away even if the odds are in our favor, but instead we fight till the last drop of blood.
