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Gerald Giam – Passing of JBJ
Last night I was meeting with a bunch of friends. We were just talking about JBJ. One of my friends remarked that Singapore may not have been kind to JBJ while he was alive, but history will record that JBJ was the man that started the reform of Singapore‘s political system. Our children will thank JBJ for his contributions. I am truly grateful.
Benjamin Cheah – JBJ is dead
History will say that Jeyaratnam had an extraordinary strength of conviction…. JBJ is dead. But I cannot let the values he stood for die with him.
Yaw Shin Leong – A tribute to uncle Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam
Hearing the news about Uncle JBJ passing away, made me regretted greatly, that I should have visited Uncle JBJ personally yesterday. If only I knew. God will definitely bless Uncle JBJ’s soul, but the Lion of Singapore has passed away. Today is a sad, sad, day and I am TERRIBLY upset.
Lilian Lee – The demise of…
He passed away this morning and left behind a dream; true democracy for Singapore which I believe will be carried on by many.
Zuco’s blog – Not one to leave quietly
This man who was much maligned and attacked by LKY and PAP never gave up the fight for his belief in a more just and equitable Singapore.
Anti-Neo Democracy Theorist – Thinking about Mr JBJ
Perhaps the most poignant moment is still his victory at the Anson by-election, which shattered the myth of an invincible and omnipotent PAP…