{"id":5092,"date":"2018-07-13T12:02:37","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T06:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5092"},"modified":"2024-12-23T12:10:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T06:40:11","slug":"honoring-dr-khem-singh-gill-a-tribute-by-khalsa-diwan-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/honoring-dr-khem-singh-gill-a-tribute-by-khalsa-diwan-society\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Dr. Khem Singh Gill &#8211; A Tribute by Khalsa Diwan Society"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/honoring-dr-khem-singh-gill-a-tribute-by-khalsa-diwan-society\/#Historic_Honor_for_Dr_Khem_Singh_Gill\" >Historic Honor for Dr. Khem Singh Gill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/honoring-dr-khem-singh-gill-a-tribute-by-khalsa-diwan-society\/#A_Tribute_to_Sikh_Pioneers\" >A Tribute to Sikh Pioneers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/honoring-dr-khem-singh-gill-a-tribute-by-khalsa-diwan-society\/#Historic_Connections_and_Contributions\" >Historic Connections and Contributions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/honoring-dr-khem-singh-gill-a-tribute-by-khalsa-diwan-society\/#Legacy_of_Dedication\" >Legacy of Dedication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/honoring-dr-khem-singh-gill-a-tribute-by-khalsa-diwan-society\/#A_Lifelong_Commitment_to_Mankind\" >A Lifelong Commitment to Mankind<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historic_Honor_for_Dr_Khem_Singh_Gill\"><\/span>Historic Honor for Dr. Khem Singh Gill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Abbotsford, BC: The Khalsa Diwan Society Abbotsford, known for its Historic Heritage Gurdwara, recently honored Dr. Khem Singh Gill, Vice President of The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib, and former Vice Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), for his remarkable services to the Sikh community.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Tribute_to_Sikh_Pioneers\"><\/span>A Tribute to Sikh Pioneers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During his visit, Dr. Gill paid tribute to the Sikh pioneers in the presence of prominent community leaders, including MP Jati Sidhu, City Councilor Moe Gill, Prof. Gurvinder Singh Dhaliwal, and Bhai Sarwan Singh. Past and present presidents of the Khalsa Diwan Society and its executive committee members also graced the occasion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historic_Connections_and_Contributions\"><\/span>Historic Connections and Contributions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Gill recorded his message in the visitor&#8217;s book, reflecting on the profound legacy of the society. An article titled \u201cMystery and Powers of Teja Singh\u201d from The Province newspaper (dated December 12, 1912) was also showcased in the historical museum. The society, along with The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib, was established by Principal Sant Teja Singh in 1911.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy_of_Dedication\"><\/span>Legacy of Dedication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shiromani Panth Rattan Baba Iqbal Singh and Dr. Gill, both early disciples of Principal Sant Teja Singh, have dedicated their lives to serving humanity. Their inspiration stems from their profound meeting with Sant Teja Singh in 1949 at Khalsa College, Amritsar, India.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Lifelong_Commitment_to_Mankind\"><\/span>A Lifelong Commitment to Mankind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The event underscored Dr. Gill\u2019s unwavering commitment to the Sikh community and celebrated the enduring legacy of Sant Teja Singh\u2019s vision for global Sikh heritage and service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Historic Honor for Dr. Khem Singh Gill Abbotsford, BC: The Khalsa Diwan Society Abbotsford, known for its Historic Heritage Gurdwara, recently honored Dr. Khem Singh Gill, Vice President of The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib, and former Vice Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), for his remarkable services to the Sikh community. 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