15th August is also an occasion for us to remember the contributions made by our freedomfighters for the independence of our country and re-dedicate ourselves to the service of ournation. Today, we remember and pay homage to the sacrifices made by the leaders andwarriors who fought for the independence of India. They sacrificed their sweat and blood sothat we and our future generations may breathe the air of independence free from the yoke offoreign colonial oppression.