AS WE mourn the loss of our founding father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, I commend the many Singaporeans whose dedication and hard work made it easier for mourners to queue at the various tribute centres and at Parliament House to pay their last respects.
From bus captains, train drivers, cabbies and road marshals to ushers and uniformed groups like the army and police force, as well as many in the business community - these people put in long hours to enable us to see Mr Lee for the last time.
They worked around the clock to either ferry us home safely or give assistance as we queued patiently to say our final goodbyes. We were offered bottles of water to quench our parched throats, umbrellas to shield us from the hot sun, and nourishment from eateries.
It was like attending a big family wake, and we, the children, rallied together so that our siblings could pay their last respects to our founding father.
A big "thank you" to the many who stood under the hot sun or rain to usher us, shield us and make this event possible.
Juliana Ang (Ms)
From bus captains, train drivers, cabbies and road marshals to ushers and uniformed groups like the army and police force, as well as many in the business community - these people put in long hours to enable us to see Mr Lee for the last time.
They worked around the clock to either ferry us home safely or give assistance as we queued patiently to say our final goodbyes. We were offered bottles of water to quench our parched throats, umbrellas to shield us from the hot sun, and nourishment from eateries.
It was like attending a big family wake, and we, the children, rallied together so that our siblings could pay their last respects to our founding father.
A big "thank you" to the many who stood under the hot sun or rain to usher us, shield us and make this event possible.
Juliana Ang (Ms)
