Radios had been bellowing out sad songs day and night. The television channels became like a private history channel about the man's deeds and speeches. It's like onions to my eyes day and night.
This week, i believe many of us had learnt more about the man then we ever had known. I picked up a few precious lessons of leadership were picked up from some of the videos.
- Be firm with your ideals, be prepared to defend them fiercely if you believe in them.
- Be open to other ideas. Give others the chance to sell their ideas and convince you if they can.
- Look at evidence and heed reason. Relations should not govern your decision.
- No one person is above the system.
I sincerely hope these were also picked up by our current leaders at all levels so that we can continue his legacy.
He was indeed a tough man. who went through tough times. Circumstances made the man and we were the lucky ones who gained from the hardships his generation went through to realise the Singapore miracle.
Sunday afternoon, we watched his final journey from the Parliament House to UCC for the State Funeral. Listening to those eulogies given, just brought the man closer to us and at the same time raised him higher in regards. Once again it was onions in the eyes and it just kept coming.
Thank you for your life of service. Rest in Peace LKY.