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Neerja Bhanot
(1963-1986)
Heroine of the Hijack
When hijackers boarded her plane, this 23-year-old flight attendant gave her life to save the lives of hundreds.
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Not much to say. That was her outfit. That was the model of gun and model of plane. This image makes me sad every time I look at it.
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I am so glad you shared this.
What a rejected princess, a story that is worth telling. A hero if ever there was one .
Thank you for taking up this piece.
wow! Awesome doesn’t even begin to describe this woman! My new fav heroine haba!
Salute
I posted a story about the great soul on my facebook today – https://www.facebook.com/skv.green.oxford
Some times we cannot find words to appreciate or prise such great souls for their sacrifice n instinct reaction to the situation. My humble Salam to the great n brave soul RIP
Beautiful, brave, highly intelligent, my heart cries for Neerja Bhanot, a true hero and a child of God. Too soon you are in a far better place than this.
Nice
Hats off to Neerja….sallam.!!!!!
A truly inspiring life.
We live long lives achieving little.
Here was someone who achieved greatness in a short life allotted to her.
What an amazing heroine she was!!! Bless her and her family. Neerja, as a flight attendant, your bravery and valor have occupied a very special place in my heart. You will not be forgotten!!!
Who were those children she saved? They were truly protected by an angel!
You were warrior,you still are.I respect you with all my heart,You are such a great inspiration to all the women in the world.You are one courageous woman, I don’t think everyone would have done what you did.And that is why you are so special. May your story keep inspiring everyone,may your courage and bravery keep still be alive in every heart.
The bravest dashing girl who gave her life to save many others. As an Indian,I am very proud of her & salute her soul & sacrifice @ so young age. We are grieving with the parents & siblings left behind & will pray for loved one you lost & missing forever. God bless you all & Neerza now in God’s care. So sad & heart touching story of a life one can’t forget about.
This is not true read this website extremely recent
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35800683
her dad was a journalist who made a story up that website i just posted is the real stories from the flight Attendance
Ah damn. This is why I am hesitant to feature more contemporary figures. Thank you.
Salute ♡
That’s not true, she’s a celebrated Indian hero! There are eye witnesses who can attest to what she did!