Mumbai: Gurukul Educational Institutions (MPAVS) organised a special commemorative function on Saturday to honour the valour and exemplary service of its distinguished alumnus, Capt Smit Machchhar.The pilot had attended V S Gurukul Technical High School & Jr College, batch of 2003, MPAVS said in a press statement. Yaniv Revach, Consul General of Israel, attended the event.Capt Dhruv Gosalia, Captain Smit’s batchmate from pilot training in New Zealand, spoke about the importance of rigorous training, mental resilience, physical preparedness and professional discipline in shaping a pilot’s ability to remain composed and respond effectively during a crisis.In his address, Revach highlighted the universal values of courage, duty and humanity, underscoring the importance of recognising acts of bravery that transcend geographical boundaries and unite people through shared human values.
