Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw (April 3, 1914-June 27, 2008) got a green salute in Mumbai on Monday morning as senior BJP leader Mangal Prabhat Lodha renamed an existing park at Breach Candy, simply known as Johnson Garden, as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Garden. This garden stands near Mafatlal Park and diagonally opposite the Benzer store in the area.

There were several residents, some Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) trustees, and the larger community in attendance at the crisp ‘n’ crackling (rather like an army uniform) morning event. Benaifer Mehta and Sanober Tampal, part of the community at the renaming, stated at the outset, “This is a hero who truly deserves this. It is a great way to honour him.”