15 memorable quotes from the eulogies by the children of the late Lee Kuan Yew

The state funeral service of the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew was held on the 29th of March 2015.

Some of the most important people in Mr. Lee Kuan Yew’s life – including his three children, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Lee Hsien Yang and Lee Wei Ling – gave their eulogies at this solemn and poignant service.

We have compiled a list of some of the most memorable quotes from the eulogies made by late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew’s children right here.

“He was happy we grew up to be successful”

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"I don't have a photo of his last birthday, but I have memories to last a lifetime"

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"He was there for us, even after we grew up"

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"Our mother meant the world to him"

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"He guided us to be well-adjusted people"

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"Pa made the big decisions"

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"Papa had a long and full life"

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"My father was an extraordinary "orang besar"

Orang Besar means VIP in Malay

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"I learnt what it was to be a good man from my father"

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"He chose to dedicate his life to the people of Singapore"

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"We are humbled by the outpouring of affection"

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"He was always LKY"

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"I have no regrets"

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"I learned valuable lessons from my father"

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"This farewell is forever"

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Written by

Minoli Almeida

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