Source: Tri-Valley Herald
http://www.trivalleyherald.com/Stories/0,1413,86%257E10669%257E1107754,00.html
On January 13, 2003 the Tri-Valley Herald reported that "during 17th-Century battles in which Sikhs fought against the ruling Moguls of India, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib sent his own sons to the front line, Sikhs believe... At least four of them died, along with dozens of his other family members during the many battles he led as the last of 10 gurus -- or spiritual leaders -- that took human form in the development of Sikhism, one of the world's largest religious sects... Thousands of Sikh worshipers gathered Sunday at the Fremont [CA] temple, or gurdwara, to celebrate the birth and life of their most revered leader... During services for the 10th guru, the aspect of sacrifice is emphasized, said Ginni Singh, a worshiper."