The former president of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam died on 27th july,2015 at the age of 83. He was delivering a lecture on ''Creating a Livable Planet Earth''at the IIM SHILLONG , when he had a sudden cardiac arrest.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was an astounding president, in office from 2002 untill 2007. He was known as ''People's President'' because of his simple and humble attitude. For his work on the devlopment of ballistic missile anPeople's President'' because of his simple and humble attitude. For his work on the devlopment of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology, Kalam came to be known as "MISSILE MAN OF INDIA".
Kalam had been an extremely hard working individual since a very young age which reflected in the very fact that in order to support his poor family, young Kalam used to distribute newspapers after his school hours to add to his father's income. Over a period of time Kalam had become a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan & the Bharat Ratna. He also recieved honorary Doctorates from 40 universities. After his retirement he remained a public figure. Throughout his tenure in office, he had sought to make his presidency relevant to young people..
At last, ironical to this title of this article. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam will always and forever be remembered and cherished in the heart of every individual. ''He might have left us but his legacy will never die''.
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