Comments on: OC Dyal Singh Chauhan – obituary

By: Major Balwant Singh

Major Balwant Singh — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:42:53 +0000

My heartfelt condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace.

By: Dr.Prabha Lal (wife of Dr. Romesh Lal -70-76)

Dr.Prabha Lal (wife of Dr. Romesh Lal -70-76) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:32:35 +0000

Tragic as it is, I would like to share the pain of the sad demise of Dr. Dyal Chand Chauhan along with my husband (as above) and further convey my heartfelt condolences specifically to his two young boys and Ambika Chauhan, who was my batchmate both during undergraduation and postgraduation at IGMC,Shimla.

She is as simple and down to earth as DC and they were made for each other to perfection. Today fate has separated them, but I know she is too strong a person to accept defeat. With the moral support of the Cottonian fraternity and God’s grace, Ambika will fulfill the dreams that they had for themselves and their children.

Ambika – The night is dark, but their is always a new dawn!

Dr. Prabha Lal
Batchmate of Dr.(Mrs) Ambika Chauhan.

By: Ashok Kumar

Ashok Kumar — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:23:23 +0000

My ritual of booting the computer and checking e-mails each morning has never been so shocking and painful as that of seeing the BCS OCA news flash, informing about the demise of Dyal Chand Chauhan.
Dyal Chand Chauhan, DC as we fondly remember calling him, was a person we will never forget specially the class of 76, the last batch of ISC before the school changed its curriculum to the 10 2 System.
I joined BCS in 1967 in the third standard and DC joined BCS in 1974 in the Main School but it never seemed though as if being such a late entrant in the Cottonian fold that DC lacked any traits of a Cottonian. It was then that a healthy competition that ensued between me and DC. He overtook me in many ways is a different matter altogether for which I will always admire him.
Thin, lean and supporting an athletic body this boy was quiet, yet always knew what he wanted and also knew that he always had a goal ahead of him whether be it Sports or Academics. A person who liked to excel in whatever he did, he did that with passion and determination.
As rightly described by fellows Cottonians, he not only participated with dexterous display of his upper and lower limbs but effectively captained his house teams in all the sports and School teams and when it came to academics he made sure he had revised each page of his book. The spirit of competition was always evident as one would see him late night sitting in the class room preparing for exams. Never did his ego clash with any of his peers; he was a true friend to all.
Having successfully cleared the ISC he enrolled in the prestigious Christian Medical College at Ludhiana, again being a hardworking student he took up Surgery and thereafter began his career with a flying start by higher qualification at the PGI at Chandigarh and Indira Gandhi Medical College at Shimla.
My interaction with DC was almost at each stage of his career growth as I was to visit nearly all the institutions where he honed his surgical skills, owing to medical emergencies of my relatives and friends whom I would accompany for treatment and sure enough DC was there to offer any assistance whether administrative or medical.
Both our families met at BCS in 1996 during the interviews of our sons Pranav Chauhan and Karan Godara for admissions to BCS in the junior classes. The wonderful moments we shared together as families reunited, while the interviews progressed, will always remind us of those happy moments of exchanging notes on various aspects on the first flat at BCS.
Little could I imagine that I would be having DC by my side during the most challenging moments of my life. Our younger son Karan Godara (I) 1997-2007 was shifted from school hospital to IGMC in the ICU Children’s ward on the 26th of May, 2004 with life threatening medical emergencies. It was here again that DC stood beside us and with the dedication of team of doctors at the IGMC; we were able to resurface from the challenges thrown upon us. DC was there with us twice a day in the hospital ward assuring us that things would be fine while he quietly discussed the path of recovery with other doctors attending on our son. Karan was discharged on the 20th June, 2004. Seemed like DC, along with other Doctors at the IGMC were godsend angels to our aid in crisis.
Meeting DC was always a pleasant experience. We will miss him always and memories will always linger with photographic flashes of images of DC in his Rivaz house sports outfit or DC in his full School blazer attire proudly leading his House.
Just as I regret not attending the BCS Sesquicentennial celebrations in 2009 where DC along with other ‘76’ batch OC’s were vibrantly alive and recalling memories of school days, I will always regret not having met him in his last moments for I was visiting Chandigarh often and crossing by the very medical institutions that were fighting to save this valuable life that contributed so much to give the healing touch to the sufferings of the needy from all walks of life. I was not even aware of his dreaded illness since it first surfaced in March, 2011 as I have been told. A life so wonderfully spent to the cause of the needy. It was indeed a delight to be with DC.
Yes he ran the marathons, a long distance runner indeed bracing the finishing line ribbon onto his chest. Just as he braced his illness.
We pray to almighty for strength to his family for it is a mammoth challenge that faces all. A challenge we must embrace and sail through.

We will miss you DC.

Ashok Kumar 1967-76 (I)
& Entire Batch of ‘76’

By: Akshay K Garg (1969-76)

Akshay K Garg (1969-76) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:02:37 +0000

In reply to prithvi Singh Legha. Shocked and heartbroken to lose a very dear friend and a class mate . DC was genius and unassumingly so down to earth. My sincere and heartfelt condolenses to Ambica and kids. May god rest his soul in peace and give the aggrieved family strength to bear this irreparable loss.

By: Sunil Bhalaik

Sunil Bhalaik — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:40:28 +0000

Really a shocking news about passing away of Dr.Dayal Chand Chauhan,DC,as he was fondly known .A reputed Plastic Surgeon,in the I.G.M.C.Medical College and Hospital,Shimla .He was a noble soul ,who was willing to help any one,at any time .A keen sports man,who even played football on the school field,a few months before his passing away,during the Old Cottonians Association,150 years celebrations,in the month of October,2010.He even volunteered to donate blood for the cause of humanity and of course for the cause of his alma mater.I,used to meet him ,when Ranjit Mehta and me used to drop our kids in a Day School,about a few years back. May God give his wife,and family courage to get out of the grief,and offer condolance to his family to bear this loss.

By: Vijay Khurana

Vijay Khurana — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:31:02 +0000

His life was gentle, and the elements
So mixed in him that Nature might stand up
And say to all the world, “This was a man”

DC was a man I did not know. However, what I have read and heard about him creates in my mind a person who distinguished himself in School and later in life in his chosen profession. He was a Cottonian we would be proud of and a fine product in its truest sense. Those whose lives he touched grieve for him. We share in their loss. Our deepest sympathies to his family. He went much too soon. May God give him peace.

By: prithvi Singh Legha

prithvi Singh Legha — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:36:21 +0000

Sad to hear about DC , remember him well.
wonderfull person. Heartfelt condolences to his family.

By: Harjeet Singh Oberoi (I 74-76)

Harjeet Singh Oberoi (I 74-76) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:41:58 +0000

It is shocking to hear about the demise of DC.A great sportsman,a dear friend and a perfect gentleman.May his soul rest in peace and pray that the Almighty gives strength to his family to bear this huge loss.

By: Sandip Puri

Sandip Puri — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:00:06 +0000

Shocking…. very saddening news. DC and i were in the class of 1976, where he was the top all-rounder … one of the best sportsmen i have ever known and equally brilliant academically. We were both in Rivaz House, where he was House Captain.
A good leader always leading from the front … played all major sports for the school… Captaining the Hockey, Basketball and Soccer teams with great success, Opening bowler for the Cricket XI… Champion Boxer … Opens Marathon winner.

DC was also a very mellow and modest person by temperament … a quality that endeared him to all who knew him.

I met DC at the sesquicentennial celebrations in October 2009 at Shimla, when my brother Dr Vinay Puri and i visited Shimla. During our stay at Shimla, DC was constantly in touch with our class of 1976 wanting to ensure that we were never at a loose end. He invited our class to his home and we also walked together on the Mall and the Ridge- reliving old times, stopping for sustenance at Fascination. What was amazing during our walk together was the number of people who knew DC … he had a smile … a handshake for each of them.

I will always remember DC Chauhan as one of the very fine people i have had the privilege of meeting. Our class of 1976 and i will miss him very much …
Our deepest condolences to his family at their immense loss …

RIP old friend

By: Kamal Jain

Kamal Jain — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:47:55 +0000

Though a year Jr to me but DC was always a good soul. In DC we have lost a true friend and a great human being. I pray to Almighty GOD that may his soul rest in peace in Heaven and give his family the strength and courage to bear this irrepairable loss.