J.B. JEYARETNAM

Today, the 30th day of September 2008 is indeed a sad day for Singapore. The passing away of the Opposition icon, JBJ marks the end of an era for a man who stood and fought for what he believe in and paid a heavy price for doing so.
He will be forever etched in our history as the 1st Opposition member that broke the stranglehold on the nation by a single political party and proved to the nation that it could be done against seemingly impossible odds created by the powers that be.
I remember JBJ very vividly as I was fortunate enough to be living in the Anson constituency during the 80's when he won the by-election and created history in Singapore, but unfortunately I was not of voting age at that time.
His continued struggle over the years against the ruling party was something which I truly admire and I am sure many Singaporeans do too!
He had just came back from bankruptcy recently and had just started the new Reform Party to continue his legacy but alas time was against him. His spirit will live on forever in Singapore history and I dare say he meant much more to Singapore and Singaporeans than any other politicians, present or past including those in the over-crowded PM Office.
I think he had come full circle for the path which he had took and it is time to go home to the Lord. What injustice he had suffered down here in this tiny red dot which could not be made right, I am sure will be put right up there in due course.
Long live JBJ! You have made a BIG difference to Singapore and all Singaporeans in your lifetime.