Thread by @HVSBanwait

"Dr, You are a Sikh, aight? You belong to a warrior race"

I hear this often now, from patients to strangers here.
And whenever anyone says this to me here, I just close my eyes and bow my head to our predecessors, who gave us this great identity.

#Turban is more than a pride.

My friend Dr Kawaljit Singh, a Sydney based Geriatrician, was amazed when a caucasian stranger came to him and said THANKS.
That stranger told him that his late father fought WW II along with a Sikh Regiment and his life was saved by gallant turbaned comrades……1/2
#Sikh
#Turban

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This incident happened somewhere in 2005/2006 and that old stranger further told that it has been sort of tradition in his family since then to say thanks to any Sikh they come across.
It was requested by their father, who later migrated to Australia, and became a businessman

A friend and an army reservist, Officer Cadet Satbir Singh Kahlon, has been hailed as the poster boy of diversity in the Australian Army.
He featured in the advertisements and couple of videos showcasing multiculturalism in the organisation.
#Sikh
#Turban
sbs.com.au/language/engli…

“My values, specifically the concept of sewa are the cornerstone of my leadership style and were critical to my growth as a leader. I knew myself, I was comfortable in my skin, and I was then able to lead others” says Captain Amrinder Singh Ghuman of Royal Australian Engineers.

A story of S.Siva Singh.
A story of grit.
A story of a trailblazer.
He came to Australia in 1897 and became a hawker.
He lived frugally, but bought large grazing property after few years.
He fought for the right to vote.
His wagon is now a national treasure.
#Sikh
#Turban

Last but not the least, Sikhs have established themselves as successful farmers in Australia too.
From S Charr Singh in 1908 to S Amandeep Singh Sidhu, who has revolutionised the Blueberry farming, they have come long way.
Please do read.
australiansikhheritage.com/australian-sik…

#Sikh
#Turban

Named Australian Heroes for 2020, Sikh Volunteers Australia has established themselves as the flagship of hope and kindness.
Premier Dan Andrews thanked them on the behalf of entire state for their selfless services, especially during the COVID crisis.
honey.nine.com.au/latest/sikh-vo…

After a gruelling 12-hour shift driving a taxi, Tejinder Singh spends five hours cooking and preparing 80 kilograms of vegetarian curry and rice in his kitchen, which he then serves as a free lunch.
8 years earlier, he faced identity attack.
#Turban
sbs.com.au/language/engli…