It deeply saddens me to learn of the passing of the first Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. My deepest condolences goes out to our Prime Minister Lee and his family.

I have not personally met Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, but through the lessons in school, I have learned about his contributions in building our nation. Also, from listening to various tributes going out to Mr. Lee Kuan Yew from people he had crossed paths with, it all speaks volumes of the kind of person he was. It just goes to show how a leader can lead with both power and humility. It was also through his vision and determination that Singapore was able to develop rapidly over the last 50 years.

I am proud to be a Singaporean and I thank God for blessing Singapore to have you as our first Prime Minister. Indeed, you had been a great leader to Singapore and your legacy will live on in the hearts of Singaporeans.

R.I.P. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew.

Learn more about the life of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, or pay your tributes to him at www.rememberingleekuanyew.sg.