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Somdeva
Sharma
Surgeon Commodore (Retd.) Dr. A. K. Verma
The news of the
passing away of Prof. Som Deva Sharma must have shocked all- his
friends, relatives and all his old students. Of course it is a
great loss for the family especially Mrs. Sharma.
I first met him
when he joined the botany department of DAV college in the 50s
as our Botany teacher, as a teacher he was very knowledgeable,
articulate and had clear concepts. His teaching style was very
interesting and made a dull subject like Botany very
interesting. He was one of the smartest and most handsome, well
dressed young Professor of the college and earned an instant
respect.
I was one of the
lucky students who again met him after my retirement from armed
forces. The cycle has moved full circle. He too had retired from
his college and we met in the capacity of a patient and a
doctor.
It was a very
happy coincidence for both us. He had a feeling of great pride
and pleasure to be treated by his old students. For me it was an
honor to treat and serve my old teacher, this feeling lasted
till his last days.
During the last
few months of is life his health was very fragile. With his
multiple problems, he had many limitations to undergo his dental
treatment. Some how with his strong will power, his treatment
could be completed. |
