背包走天涯之纽约

Letter to Founding Father

When I awoke on that Sunday wee hours amid a thunderstorm and realised that you have left, I was at a loss for words. I told Shu Fang that it was a piece of news that we were anticipating, and told her to go back to sleep. But both of us knew that going back to sleep would not be possible, for we were too deeply saddened by the news.

How do I explain this loss, when I have never even seen you before? How could one shed tears everyday to a stranger, whom he has only seen and heard on TV. But sob I did, for through the books and documentaries, I felt that I knew you - your commitment to Singapore and the sacrifices you have made. I felt I knew you more than I knew my own father. You have taught me a lot through the books and documentaries, and I will remember your teachings for the rest of my life

You mentioned you didn't believe in heaven, as you said that if there were one, it would probably be overcrowded. After witnessing the rain today, I am certain the heavens were crying, for it is too much of a coincidence. I hope that you would be in heaven with your wife, and you would be able to read this message. It will help ease the pain in my heart for not having seen you in person. I can only repay my gratitude to you by being hardworking the way you have always wanted us to be, and to contribute back to society.

Goodbye Mr Lee, and once again thank you.

posted by wayne @ 7:03 AM