Memorial Services
Camp Manhattan - Iraq
A Memorial Service was held on December 4th 2003 at Camp Manhattan, Iraq wherein the soldiers of Task Force 1st Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, gathered to remember a fallen comrade.
School Service
A Memorial Service for Uday was held by his school, St. Stephens, Sector-45, Chandigarh on 5th December, 2003
Morris Hill Chapel Service
A Memorial Service for Uday Singh was held at the Morris Hill Chapel, Fort Riley, Kansas 66442 on 10th December, 2003.
Memorial Service, Chandigarh
Military honors were bestowed upon Uday by the US Army on 11th December, 2003 at his home in Chandigarh (India).
"Today, two great democratic nations pause to mourn the loss of this courageous young man."
- LTG James Campbell US Pacific Command 11 December 2003 Chandigarh, India.
Guru Nanak Foundation of America
On behalf of the Sikh American community of Chicago and Washington DC area, a memorial service to honor Sergeant Uday Singh was held at the GNFA (Guru Nanak Foundation of America) Sikh Temple , 12917 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, Maryland, on January 7, 2004.
Arlington National Cemetery
Uday's ashes were interned at The Arlington National Cemetary on January 8th 2004 with full Military Honors. There was a large congregation of mourners who stood beside the bereaved family. The service concluded with the reciting of the ARDAAS and sprinkling of AMRIT on the bronze urn containing the ashes. The Citzenship was posthumously awarded and the Citation was handed over to Uday's father by Brig General Mark O'Neil who presided over the service and also presented the flag covering the urn containing the ashes. Linda Flowers, Arlington Lady was also present and expressed condolences on behalf of The Chief of the Army Staff, Military District of Washington, and The Total Army Family " No one can truly know the sorrow you are feeling today. May it help to know that others, including your army family, are here for support and care deeply.
REMARKS BY THE FATHER AT THE MEMORIAL SERVICE
"General Mark O'Neil soldiers and officers of the US Army, ladies and gentlemen. I on behalf of Uday's grandmother, sister, my wife, his mother, relatives and friends both here and in India extend our deepest gratitude to you all as you stand beside us here for our beloved son. His grandmother writes" my heartfelt thanks goes to the Army, and to the nation which got out the best out of dear Uday Singh- to keep the flag of freedom fluttering on top of the world; he did his duty for the principles of the Army, without caring for his life in such a short time and young age. I being old and invalid would not be able to attend my grandson's service, and therefore my thoughts are being conveyed to all concerned, " and from Uday's aunt in India a family prayer," Dear Uday, we are very grateful to God for the opportunity of being close to you, and for your efforts to enrich our lives. Eversince your eyes closed in eternal sleep, we have learned a lesson deep. The good go young they say, how terribly terribly true. May the good Lord bless and keep you beside him always." Once again, our eternal gratitude to all in honoring Uday's supreme sacrifice and sharing our grief. Thank you and may God bless you all. "
Purple Heart and Meritorious Service Medal Presentation
Preet Singh, Uday's father, a colonel in the Indian Army, accepts a Meritorious Service Medal and Purple Heart on behalf of his son, Sgt. Uday Singh, from Brig. Gen. Frank Kearney III on Jan 12th 2004 at Fort Riley, Kansas.
The parents flew in from India to accept the awards. Col. Singh spent time with soldiers that knew his son at a luncheon, thanking them for their service and the friendship they had with his son. The Singh's presence and their son's service is demonstrative of the bonds America has with other militaries, said Brig. Gen. Frank Kearney III, assistant division commander (maneuver), 24th Infantry Division (Mech). "We have a son of an Armor officer from India fighting in the American Army and fighting in Iraq against terrorism,"said Kearney. It's a small world. We have a great passion between the militaries around the world, a brotherhood that exists where we understand each other.
Brigadier General Kearney presented the first Purple Heart earned by Uday when wounded in battle on 15th Oct 2003 and the order was dated November 26th 2003, four days before he died. He was also awarded with the Meritorious Service Medal for "exceptionally meritorious service as an Armor Crewman. His tactical and technical expertise, determination, and dedication to duty resulted in a compilation of many achievements and an increased combat readiness posture for the Battalion. His leadership ability and experience were invaluable assets during numerous training exercises. Sergeant Singh's sincere devotion to duty and performance reflect great credit upon him, Fort Riley, and the United States Army.
Memorial Service, Chicago
On January 17, 2004 a Memorial Service was held at Palatine Gurudwara Sahib, 1280 Winnetka St., Palatine, IL 60067. The service was in two parts the first being a Military Service presided over by Brigadier General S. Best and the second was Keertan and Ardas. The service was attended by a large gathering including Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn, The Consul General of India, and the Mayor of Palatine. The presentations included the Gold Star as well as two Flags that were flown on the Capital in Washington.
Flags of the United States of America
Also two flags were flown over the United States capital at the request of the Honorable Peter G. Fitzgerald, United States Senator and the Honorable Mark Steven Kirk, Member of Congress "in honor of the courageous service of Sgt Uday Singh "and in his memory: "a soldier who exemplified courage, selfless service, and honor. A man who is truly a hero- not only to his family. but to America and the world. Uday made the greatest sacrifice in the name of liberty during Operation Iraqi Freedom."
