Tributes to Lee Kuan Yew by our readers

We asked you – our readers – to leave a few words about the late Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew.

We received an overwhelming number of tributes and here are just a few of your extremely heartfelt dedications to this great man!

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“Words are not enough to thank you!”

"Words are not enough to thank you for all that you have done for Singapore. No man can achieve this great a feat like you have. No one can have your style, charisma, thoughtfulness and leadership.

"I always look forward to see you during NDP. This year will be an extremely painful one.. I don't think I can watch it without you in the celebration.

"You are someone I will teach my one-year-old daughter about. She needs to be brought up knowing that you are the main reason behind Singapore's success! Your legacy will live on!!! – Fly Jay Fly

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“Because of you, we call Singapore home”

"Because of you and your team, I have a home called Singapore. So will my children and grandchildren.

"A thank you alone is not enough to express my gratitude, but I still want to say "thank you" for your love, passion, compassion and dedication to this country.

"50 years ago, you wept for Singapore… 50 years later this country weeps for you." – Catherlyn Ng

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“We’ve lost a true hero”

"He is a true Hero. The one and only... and there can never be another like him.

"Although an era has ended with his passing, he has left behind a legacy which will carry on for generations to come." – Mumtaz M A Wahab

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“You did your best for Singapore”

"Thank you, Sir, for doing your utmost best for Singapore, ensuring that we receive the best possible in order to go forward as a nation. You were a great leader. A fighter through and through. One who believed and achieved, and who touched the lives of many.

"As I mourn your passing, I also celebrate your life. For, without you, our nation might not be what it is today. Many generations of Singaporeans, my young sons included, can enjoy the lives they are leading today only because you laboured tirelessly for this day to materialise.

"As you move on to reunite with your beloved wife, may the rest of us continue to be guided by the same strong values that you stood for and thus honour your legacy." – Lee Shuin Nee

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“He never thought about personal glory”

"Mr. Lee Kuan Yew was someone with so much passion. He was a tough person but never failed to think about his people.

"He never thought about personal glory. As a politician, he really believed in actions rather than words. He was a man on the ground.

"There’ll never be another like him. I really feel like I've lost a loved one!" – Sham Pillai

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“May you reunite with your wife in a better place”

"RIP Sir LKY. Now you are reunited with your dear wife and in a better place. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered by every Singaporean, here and aboard, for all your contributions to our little Red Dot!" – Quequek Yeo

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“Success cannot be had without certain sacrifices.”

"Success cannot be had without certain sacrifices and Mr Lee Kuan Yew did just that to achieve the stature Singapore now enjoys. He definitely put Singapore on the map in less than 50 years.

"The whole nation owes this man and the least they can do to repay him is to uphold his legacy and not let it go to waste.

"Rest in peace, Mr Lee. Saying "you did a great job" would be an understatement. Your shoes will be hard to fill." – Sarah Jane Ang-Sy

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“You will always be remembered!”

"No words can express what you have done for Singapore. We grow and succeed because of your efforts in building up Singapore. It was such a great loss to us Singaporeans when you left, I feel we still need you and your guidance.

You will always be remembered by us...Rest in peace Sir – Marlina Mohd Maidawi

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“We have safe country to live in because of you”

"Dear Mr Lee, thank you for all that you've done. My family and I now have a safe and prosperous country to live in.

"Thank you for putting Singapore on the world map and for opening up so many opportunities for Singaporeans all over the world.

"Now it's time for you to take a rest. I believe you are now with Mrs Lee, looking down on us, in eternal bliss and happiness." – May Wong

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“Thank you for your selflessness and steadfastness”

"Thank you for your selflessness and steadfastness in gearing Singapore to what it is today.

Your deeds and efforts will not be forgotten and we, our children and their generations to come will always remember you and look up upon you wherever we might be. RIP sir!" – Cai Liling Joanne

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“I remember shaking hands with Mr. Lee”

"Dear Mr Lee, May you be reunited with your love. You were a great, charismatic leader whose hand I was privileged to shake!

I feel like the head of my family is gone. God bless! – Rajinder Kaur

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“I am proud to be a Singaporean because of him”

I am proud to be a Singaporean because of what Mr Lee Kuan Yew has done for the nation. We will forever be grateful to Mr Lee. He will be deeply missed – Angie Tan

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“You lived by what you believed in”

"Thank you Mr Lee Kuan Yew. You didn't live by what you saw or what you felt. You lived by what you believed in.

You have given us a safe Singapore. We are proud to be called Singaporeans because of you! You will always be in our hearts Mr Lee Kuan Yew. – Patricia Ang

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“We thought he would live forever”

"Today it's not about politics. It is about a nation that mourns for our founding father.

"We thought that he would live forever. I was never interested in political affairs that much. I take the peacefulness of our country for granted. But today as I drove through the quietness and serenity I've never felt as thankful & blessed to be living here.

"We have a beautiful and safe home. It brought tears to my eyes again thinking how my boy will never get to see this remarkable leader for himself.

"Today is a sunny day… yet my heart is heavy." – Regine Tay

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“Your legacy will stay with us forever”

"Being one of the baby boomers, I feel privileged & blessed to ride on the coattail of your successful leadership. I thank you for your great vision & admire your tough leadership and for putting our little red dot on the world arena.

"Your legacy will stay with us forever." – Joyce Yong

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“From slum to glory!”

"From slum to glory. From nothing to something. From an unknown little island to the first world country recognised everywhere today.

"Against all odds, come hell or high water, you fought for us, guided us, and led us to where Singapore is today.

"Even in your deepest grief when you lost the love of your life, your beloved wife, Singapore never left your thoughts.

"No words is adequate enough to express our gratitude... our thanks to you.

"Because of your vision, leadership, dedication, tenacity, determination, perseverance, passion and love for Singapore, we are living in the comfort of a first world country.

"Thank you for dedicating your life to building Singapore. You will always be and can never be replaced in the hearts of Singaporeans." – Daphne A'isyah Syed

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“A great leader, a loving husband and father”

"Mr LKY was a great leader, hero, loving husband and father. He achieved so much for Singapore which we are all deeply grateful for. Words cannot express our gratitude.

"You will live in my heart forever." –Jujube Yip

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“Thank you for having courage to make difficult decisions”

"Difficult times and difficult circumstances require difficult decisions to be made. Thank you for having the courage and the heart to make those difficult decisions you thought were the right ones for Singapore and its people." – Cheryl Wee

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“Singapore went from being a 3rd world country to a 1st world country within a generation” </p>

"Mr Lee, Thank you for building a great nation; from a third to first world country within a generation. Your selflessness will forever live in our hearts.

"Although I live overseas, I always introduce myself as a Singaporean and I’m very proud to be one. Once again, thank you and rest in peace, our founding father." – Helen Meier

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“I will share your story with my children!”

"Thank you Mr Lee for giving your best to us, thank you for being you. I will share your story and teach your beliefs and values to my children and the generation to come.

"I will nurture them to be grateful, patriotic and determined – just like you. You will always have an irreplaceable place in every Singaporean’s heart. Thank you once again and we will miss you – Jasmine Wang

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Minoli Almeida

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