But hang on, I think I found a little spark of encouragement from Mr Lee's own words. I really like this one special quote from a speech by Mr Lee - the words, the phrasing, and the way he said it so impeccably.

“Thirty years ago, my colleagues, younger and more dreamy eyed, settled the words of our pledge. We did not focus our minds on our navels or we would have missed the rainbow in the sky. We pursued that rainbow and that was how we came to build today’s Singapore.
For the young, let me tell you the sky has turned brighter. There’s a glorious rainbow that beckons those with the spirit of adventure. And there are rich findings at the end of the rainbow. To the young and to the not-so-old, I say, look at that horizon, follow that rainbow, go ride it. Not all will be rich, quite a few will find a grain of gold, dig it up.”

This is really strange, because I planned to make a short post, but somehow it got to this length. Maybe because the idea of writing a slipshod post in this final goodbye scares me. No amount of fanciful words can justifiably describe what Mr Lee Kuan Yew means/meant to Singapore or each Singaporean regardless. But I guess I'll still post it even if it cannot do enough justice.

The hurt will grow faint but it will take a long time, like in any person's passing. Mr Lee Kuan Yew and his contributions will be dearly remembered in our hearts, and may we continue to prosper as a nation in good/bad times, while keeping in mind the important lessons given by Mr Lee and our forefathers. (Thank you once again.)

But hang on, I think I found a little spark of encouragement from Mr Lee's own words. I really like this one special quote from a speech by Mr Lee - the words, the phrasing, and the way he said it so impeccably.

“Thirty years ago, my colleagues, younger and more dreamy eyed, settled the words of our pledge. We did not focus our minds on our navels or we would have missed the rainbow in the sky. We pursued that rainbow and that was how we came to build today’s Singapore.
For the young, let me tell you the sky has turned brighter. There’s a glorious rainbow that beckons those with the spirit of adventure. And there are rich findings at the end of the rainbow. To the young and to the not-so-old, I say, look at that horizon, follow that rainbow, go ride it. Not all will be rich, quite a few will find a grain of gold, dig it up.”

This is really strange, because I planned to make a short post, but somehow it got to this length. Maybe because the idea of writing a slipshod post in this final goodbye scares me. No amount of fanciful words can justifiably describe what Mr Lee Kuan Yew means/meant to Singapore or each Singaporean regardless. But I guess I'll still post it even if it cannot do enough justice.

The hurt will grow faint but it will take a long time, like in any person's passing. Mr Lee Kuan Yew and his contributions will be dearly remembered in our hearts, and may we continue to prosper as a nation in good/bad times, while keeping in mind the important lessons given by Mr Lee and our forefathers. (Thank you once again.)