The State funeral accorded to Dr Goh Keng Swee has just ended its live telecast by CNA. Singaporeans bid farewell to the "Greatest Enterpreneur Singapore has seen is Dr Goh".
It is a shame young Singaporeans only get to know great men of Singapore in their passing when we should have been 'educated' in the difficulties these men encountered during the first days of nation building of the country we feel proud to belong. Many of the younger Singaporeans are deprived of recognising the founding fathers of the State.
There were five eulogies being delivered during the service, by the PM, the MM, the Chariman of Temasek, Dr Goh's grandson then grand-niece, in that order. To me, the earlier three were of less significance as compared to the last two by his own family members. The simple things in life that they both went through with Dr Goh were described with so much love and passion that resonates with many people sharing their respect and love for this great man.
There are no lack of praises and tributes to be added to the accolades of Dr Goh during this period of mourning. Lets us just bid him a simple farewell and give thanks for the great things he had done for Singapore and for touching the lives of so many ordinary people that seek his help, which he had given unreservingly.
Goodbye Dr Goh, Goodbye Sir.
It is a shame young Singaporeans only get to know great men of Singapore in their passing when we should have been 'educated' in the difficulties these men encountered during the first days of nation building of the country we feel proud to belong. Many of the younger Singaporeans are deprived of recognising the founding fathers of the State.
There were five eulogies being delivered during the service, by the PM, the MM, the Chariman of Temasek, Dr Goh's grandson then grand-niece, in that order. To me, the earlier three were of less significance as compared to the last two by his own family members. The simple things in life that they both went through with Dr Goh were described with so much love and passion that resonates with many people sharing their respect and love for this great man.
There are no lack of praises and tributes to be added to the accolades of Dr Goh during this period of mourning. Lets us just bid him a simple farewell and give thanks for the great things he had done for Singapore and for touching the lives of so many ordinary people that seek his help, which he had given unreservingly.
Goodbye Dr Goh, Goodbye Sir.
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