SINGAPORE: An eulogy penned by senior lawyer Lee Suet Fern for her dearly departed father, prominent economist Lim Chong Yah, has touched the hearts of Singaporeans. Ms Lee, founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s youngest son Lee Hsien Yang’s wife, was unable to be with her father in his final moments. She is currently living …
In her eulogy, Ms Lee said she has been left bereft by the loss of her beloved father and that her words are a"poor substitute for a “good-bye” in person."
The couple’s self-imposed exile comes amid a longstanding feud with Mr Lee’ estranged older brother, current Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong. A series of actions the authorities have taken against his immediate family has led Mr Lee Hsien Yang to assert that he has been made a fugitive in his own country for standing up for his late father’s last wishes.
Recalling fond memories from her childhood, Ms Lee painted a vivid picture of her father’s love and dedication to both his family and his fellow countrymen. She recounted their time in Oxford during the early 1960s, where her father was pursuing his doctorate at Oxford University. Ms Lee cherished her conversations with her father, who taught her to read and instilled a love for literature, which she carried with her throughout her life.
It is clear that his altruistic actions left a lasting impression on his daughter, inspiring her to follow in his footsteps.
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