PLAY THE GAME OF LIFE LIKE A TRUE HERO

                                                                                             - By  Milan K Sinha

          Have you heard of the Canadian sailor,Lawrence Lemieux, ? He was one of the very few Olympic Stars who was awarded a  medal, although he finished 22^nd in his game in 1988 Seoul Olympics. The reason was: During the event, when Lawrence was near the halfway point  & was in 2^nd place in a seven race event, he noticed that the boat of fellow competitors from Singapore, Joseph Chan and Siew Shaw Her had capsized. Without thinking of winning the Olympic medal, Lawrence took a turn to rescue Joseph &  Shaw  and finally handed them over safely to the official rescue team. He finished 22^nd in the game but the International Yacht Racing Union unanimously decided to award Lawrence Lemieux 2^nd place, his position when he left for rescuing the Singaporean pair. He was also awarded one of the most prestigious Pierre de Coubertin medal for his sportsmanship, sacrifice & courage in the best spirit of Olympic Ideals.

          Lawrence might not have expected in his wildest  imagination  to get the medal after formally not qualified for it.  But he must be full of contentment & having real smile to have done the right thing  he could do  at that moment.

         To inspire you a bit more, I have the following small  poem :

 Let others cheer the winning man,

There is one I hold worthwhile:

This is  he who does the best he can,

Then loses with a  Smile.

Beaten he is, but not to stay,

Down with the rank and file:

That man will win some other day,

Who loses with a Smile.

        There are a few such examples in and around all of us doing something exceptionally worthwhile without expecting any medal or commendation. They just listen to their own call of duty & feel the pleasure of accomplishing that job. Undoubtedly, such individuals play the game of life like a true hero, isn't it?

             Do think for a moment & post your comment. All the Best.