Dr Abdul Kalam Remembered With Love, Respect on First Death Anniversary

It's been a year since the country bid an emotional farewell to President APJ Abdul Kalam. On his first death anniversary, social media pays homage to the scientist, teacher and inspirational leader by sharing his wonderful words and pictures on Facebook and Twitter.

Known as the People's President, Dr Kalam died on the evening of July 27 in Shillong. He collapsed during a speech at the Indian Institute of Management. He was 83.

"When I am dead, do not declare a holiday. Instead, work a day extra" - these were Dr Kalam's profound words and hold true especially today.

Take a look at how people on social media paid respect to the great leader.
 

#APJAbdulKalam
Born in Economically Poor Family
Father Died in his Early Stage
Struggled Hard to Succeed Goals pic.twitter.com/ETfXMgplOk

- (@Jaypey12) July 27, 2016

#RememberingKalam: Dr #APJAbdulKalam working on a rocket part at Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station, 1960s. pic.twitter.com/H0vdX9hPr4

- Prasar Bharati (@prasarbharati) July 27, 2016

A tribute to former President and #MissilemanofIndia Dr #APJAbdulKalam on his death anniv. Few of my SandArt @ puri pic.twitter.com/N9Htkm4ixv

- Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) July 27, 2016

Its been a year since our beloved Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam left us & created a void that is irreplaceable. My tributes to this great personality.

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 27, 2016

Salutations & tributes to an institution who taught us to dream, Dr #APJAbdulKalam sahab on His 1st SmrutiDin! pic.twitter.com/vEkA8gHaXb

- Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 27, 2016

Tributes to Shri #APJAbdulKalam ,one of the greatest humans to walk this planet and one of India's most beloved son. pic.twitter.com/Xm2dJNBS3V

- Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 27, 2016

Remembering Dr. #APJAbdulKalam on his 1st death anniversary, salutations & tributes to the Missile Man of India who continues to inspire us

- Anandiben Patel (@anandibenpatel) July 27, 2016

Dr. #APJAbdulKalam was a epitome of simplicity,hardwork and Morality. His teachings and vision will continue to inspire generations to come.

- Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 27, 2016

Remembering a true patriot & a great scientist Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ ABDUL KALAM on his rememberance day#APJAbdulKalam #PeoplesPresident

- Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) July 27, 2016

My tribute to Dr. #APJAbdulKalam on his first death anniversary. Your thoughts will continue to inspire us, Sir. pic.twitter.com/vnjzyR41lB

- Sachin Pilot (@PilotSachin) July 27, 2016

Tributes to the missile man #APJAbdulKalam, an inspirational hero to billions of people in India and worldwide. pic.twitter.com/MYHircx7qc

- Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) July 27, 2016

The Missile Man of India continues to inspire us.
We fondly remember and salute you, #APJAbdulKalam sir. pic.twitter.com/R03oaOh7Dt

- Maneka Gandhi (@Manekagandhibjp) July 27, 2016

A picture that's worth thousand words !
Great people like #APJAbdulKalam never die, they are immortal pic.twitter.com/Pe6MOcXchm

- :) (@Komal_Indian) July 27, 2016