It's been exactly a week since Mr Lee Kuan Yew's passing last Monday. Throughout the sombre week, Singaporeans, including those abroad, came together to mourn, pay their final respects and bid farewell to the founding father of Singapore, rain or shine. It is heartening to see that even friends from other countries shared our sorrow. Mr. Lee's legacy has spread beyond our shores, even in faraway lands.
This great man was once reduced to tears for his beloved Singapore. He was so worried about the future of Singapore and would do anything to ensure its survival, even if he were to become unpopular and lose favour. Because, he knew, if he were a Mr. Nice Guy, Singapore will not survive. As a mother, I can understand how much he loved Singapore. It is no different from how much I care for and would worry about my child incessantly.
Now that he has left, we shall, be like brothers and sisters, come together, take care of each other, strive together, continue building our dreams, chasing our rainbows over the horizon, while nurturing our next generations, so as to keep Singapore thriving.
I am sure this would lessen the worry of Mr. Lee, as a doting father, of us, as he smiles upon us from above.
Thank you Mr. Lee, for your unwavering love for Singapore.
We love you too.
Don't worry about us. We will survive.
R.I.P