My father, my hero


FOUR weeks ago to this day, my wife received a call from my elder sister informing us to rush to the hospital because my father had suffered a heart attack.

It is the call no child would ever want to receive. As my wife and I drove to the hospital that very dark morning, my mind went into overdrive fearing the worst news – that my father was no more.

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Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal is an Advocate & Solicitor. He was formerly Political Secretary to the Minister of Plantation Industries & Commodities.

   

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