By a staff reporter: Bose penned a heartfelt farewell letter to his family in 1941 before making his audacious escape from India. He acknowledged the suffering his choices may cause and thanked them for their support in the letter. "I may not carry out the responsibilities of a conventional son or brother, but my duty to the motherland is paramount," he wrote.
Bose's great sacrifice is reflected in this moving letter. Even though he was aware of the dangers of his path, he was prepared to sacrifice his happiness and his family in the name of freedom.