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The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example. Till the very last, he was occupied with issues concerning the state. But it’s the outpouring of love and support, the family said, that has given them hope and strength.“My father lived everyday with vigour, a strong will and a desire to serve the nation and the state. We will honour his life by continuing his legacy of service and dedication to the state and the nation,” the brothers said in a message posted on the Twitter handle, ‘Manohar Parrikar Memorial’.It’s been more than 12 days since the passing away of the former chief minister, and the family said the emptiness they feel seems insurmountable. “You have been his pillars of strength throughout,” they said, while also making a special mention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had handpicked Parrikar as the defence minister in 2014.“We are thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his gracious words and message of kindness..