Tribute to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the president of India from 2002 to 2007.

About A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (born October 15, 1931, Rameswaram, India—died July 27, 2015, Shillong) was an Indian scientist and politician who played a leading role in the development of India’s missile and nuclear weapons programs. He was president of India from 2002 to 2007. His scientific achievements and popularity gained him the epithets “Missile Man” and “People’s President.”

Achievements

He helped India make powerful missiles like Agni and Prithvi.
He played a key role in India’s nuclear test in 1998.
He led the team that made India’s first satellite rocket (SLV-III).
He became the 11th President of India and was loved by people, especially students.

If you have time, you should read more about this incredible human being on his Wikipedia entry.