Cmde N Susindranath was felicitated by Navy Foundation on entering the octogenarian club. On behalf of the Chief of Naval Staff, the octogenarian momento was presented to Cmde Susindranath by Rear Admiral Satish M Shenai. The event was held at NOM on 22 Feb 24 and was attended by Chennai veterans and their ladies.
Highlights of the events :-
As a mark of personal touch and warmth, Lt Venkat presented cricket cap and T Shirts , Lt Cdr Balaji presented a nice boquet, Surg Capt Nararajan and Cdr Alavandar (Secretary) did the honour of Shawl and Angawadtram wrapping.
Cmde Balakrishnan (President) read out the NHQ letter and requested the FOTNA to hand over the port hole shaped NHQ plaque and the NHQ letter to Cmde Susindranath. FOTNA requested the officer bearers NFCC also to join in doing so.
Presenting the HQ, TN&P crest by FOTNA
Speech by FOTNA
Return Speech by Cmde Susindranath appreciating the warmth and bonhomie. Also, mentioning interesting recollections of active Navy days, especially his association with Madras appointments.
Cdr A Visvanathan shared snippets from the past.
Dinner followed by group photo ops. with all participants/ veterans and FOTNA/ Adyar staff.