May I pay my respect here to a righteous and stoic gentleman who has left much ambition unfulfilled, and he will always be remembered for his las fightt. May he rest in peace!

patriot

It pains my heart to hear about this.

He was a great man, a person of integrity and steel. He didn’t give up when the tables were turned against him. He relentlessly fought for the rights of Singaporeans even though majority of us do not appreciate it.

He is a son of liberty and a true Singapore Hero.

I do hope that he’ll be remembered in our history books as such and not have a different picture painted of this great man, like many other past Singaporean heroes.

Rest in peace Sir.

Great loss to Singapore. Let’s hope his legacy is carried on by those he inspired.

No matter what one thinks of JBJ, one thing is always clear: He has never seek self-glory. It is always about the people. As he said recently: “The strength is in the ordinary people.”

The greatest tribute one can give him is that he lived his life as such – an ordinary person – but one who rose above others in that ordinariness.

Earlier in his life, he had opportunities to rise high (as a magistrate and later would have been a high court judge), but he gave it all up when he found the system was unfair.

In the toxic environment of Singapore politics, JBJ never feared.

We will not forget you – nor the things you have done for Singapore.

Rest well, JBJ. You have fought the good fight.

I was still looking forward to his appearance in GE2011 but such unfortunate tragedy has to happen. I’m saddened by JBJ’s demise, but nevertheless his fighting spirits will inspire many in the years to come.

Condolences to the family, and salute to Mr JBJ.

My deepest condolences to the Jeyaratnam family.

Singapore has lost a good son, a great politician, a wonderful man.

He will be remembered.

God bless your indomitable spirit, Joshua Benjamin Jeyaratnam

The Best Is Yet to Be.

I feel sad, really sad. I was looking forward to his performance in his new reform party.

His fighting spirit and never say die attitude belies his age and I thought he will be with us for many more years. How I wish I had gone up to him at centrepoint to shake his hand when I had the chance to do so.

My deepest condolences to the family of JBJ. He was a true Singapore patriot, representative of the people and one of the foundation pillars of Singapore politics.

Few can match his compassion for the average citizen on the street and there will be many, myself included, who still appreciates his sincerity in trying to improve the lives of Singaporeans.

He will be deeply missed esp by the ordinary Singaporeans whom he championed.

Just when he rose up from political injury and challenged the hegemony once more… While I may not agree with some of his words and actions, I think we have here a man who has changed the Singapore political significantly, reviving what was a dead opposition for decades.

My condolences to his family and friends. May his dreams of a more democratic government come true; and may the Reform Party live up to his ideals.

I met JBJ once and i bought a book from him. He even autographed it for me and gave me a discount as i was a student in my teens.

Rest in peace mr JBJ. You will always be my hero.

Will there be a wake/service/memorial for the public to pay their respects? I would certainly attend, can theonelinecitizen update us on any developments?

With the passing of JBJ, it also marks the end of any significant figure in our society that represents the poor and underrepresented. David Marshall, JBJ fought for the rights of the poor even if they have nothing to offer them in return.

Will we see another great men like these two again?

Dear arrival,

Yes, we will provide update on the arrangements once we have it.

Regards,
Andrew Loh

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It is indeed a very sad day for all Singaporeans. We have just lost one of our best… Let’s rally together in grief by showing the family and the world how much we love and appreciate JBJ by turning up for his family at the wake/ funeral once we get the details..

Deeply saddened..

My heartfelt Condolensces to the family of the late JBJ.

He was a true Siingaporean, a man whose spirit I admire and whose will to follow through his believes inspires me.

We will miss him as a person and as a politician fighting for the rights of the common Singaporean.

Rest in Peace JBJ !

JBJ, YOU ARE A REAL FIGHTER…. REST IN PEACE.

A salute to you Sir for your fighting spirit. A man that fought not for self-glorification but for the compassion of wanting to genuinely serve the country’s citizenry. You will be terribly missed and may you rest in peace. Deepest condolences to your family. Mr. JBJ may have passed on but his fighting spirit will be cherish and served as an inspiration.

My condolences and my salute to him.

He did not deserve to be treated like that as he had the interests of Singapore at heart.

the old lawyer has pass away, he fight till his last days. he is a hero equal or if not very close to lee kuan yew in terms of ability. i wonder will another lawyer will continue his foot step to go to court with regards to re-election at my place bukit batok. rest in peace hero hope you will bless singaporean in heaven.

JBJ was the finest example of what it means to be pro people.
Despite the despicable means to put JBJ down, we see a man with steadfast conviction to provide a voice for the people to the very end.
JBJ was indeed a patriot and a gentleman !

My deepest condolence to JBJ’s family and words would mean nothing if I do not take inspiration from all that JBJ had done.

I will always remember JBJ for his courage and conviction, never submitting for one moment to the scums in our political environment.

Mr JBJ. We Salute you!! You are the HERO in our hearts FOREVER. Deepest condolences to your family. We are joint together with them in grief.

A great righteous man has gone in his passing. A very sad moment in history of Singapore.

I met JBJ at Anson by-election. His passion and fighting spirit won my respect. His EQ, in facing all the lawsuits, un-fair treatment and allegations was clearly demonstrated.

He is not irrelevant. It is the political machines, the public media (you who which I meant) and those who take advantage of the situations who claimed he is ‘past due’.

I read on the website of him founding another political party with great admiration. Such is the man who challenges us to keep on going even in the midst of strong opposition (from you know who).

JBJ, my saluation to you, your family who supported you during these decades and most of yourself, you leave a legacy to me.

JBJ you have inspired so many people in your quest for justice for all. I am so very proud of all that you’ve done and i wish you peace knowing that you left fighting for what you believed in. Berani Kerana Benar.

May Mr JBJ rest in Peace.
I wish all his unfulfilled dreams come true soon.

My deepest condolences to the JBJ family.

We shall overcome.

Jingo

My condolences to the JBJ family.

I salute you and your great efforts.

it pains me tremendously…

Sir,
No words from me. Singapore lost a true son, great leader and more importantly a person who stood by principles, fought with the mighty and display the values till last minute.
RIP

May I know when/where is the wake.

He may be gone, but he has left a legacy of new fighters for the future of Singapore. Rest in peace JBJ.

There are no words to define the depth of my grief. R.I.P. Dear JBJ, Sir!

I convey deepest condolences to the family of the late J B Jeyaratnam.

Mr Jeyaratnam has sacrificed so much for what he believed in, and for the good of the ordinary people of Singapore. We shall miss him dearly.

Allow me to take my hat off to a great politician. He deserves all the accolades that go his way.

In his heyday, none of our current crop of government leaders is a fraction of a worthy match for his reverberating convictions. He has more principles and focus than the entire 82 PAP Members of Parliament combined, including one octogenarian who will not have the pleasure of seeing Mr. Jeyaretnam crawl on his bended knees to ask for mercy.

Mr. Jeyaretnam’s had shown iron-grit determination and courage even at the nadir of his existence. This great man did not need mercy, and will not ask for one. The never-say-die spirit he embodied will live on amongst the courageous. It is a gift which all Singaporeans, especially the members of the Opposition, should emulate in their long and laborious quest towards winning a lasting and substantial change for this country.

The esteemed gentleman is a legend, and his moral legacy will outlast that of undeserved pretenders. I pay my earnest respect to one of Singapore’s last true hero.

Its a sad day for everyone. I have been following JBJ from Malaysia and always wanted to go and meet him at Anson but never got the chance too and when i did make it there, he wasn’t there for some reason. He was trully inspirational and hopefully more Singaporeans like JBJ emerge to fight to make a new and more free nation for everyone!

God bless JBJ and may his soul rest in peace!

Rest in Peace Sir, we will always remember your courage and efforts to fight the good fight. Thank you.

Respects to a lion hearted fighter who stood firm and tall for his principles. A pious man who was always dependent on the mercy of God and never subjected himself to the mercy of his oppressors. A legend for Singapore politics. May God bless him.

Rest well, JBJ.

We will complete your uncompleted mission.

Hi, I am sadden by the sudden loss too. Shall we seperately put up a memorial/rememberance sort of thing at Hong Lim Speaker’s Corner so that individual Singaporeans who wish to, can drop by as well?

Can Online citizen, and opp parties organize a gathering in Hong Lim Park to pay last tribute to the great man of Singapore ? It is the time opp parties put all their indifferences aside and united to pay the respect for a great opp party member.

Hope that there is a tribute in this coming Sat/Sun.

JBJ is a true Singaporean fighter and icon of democracy. He will always be remembered as a pro people MP. Though he left us, his fighting spirit will remain with us, for a long time, and i hope other opposition parties will carry on his work. May he enter the kingdom of God.

J B Jeyaretnam was a man who besides his setbacks, truly believed in the everyday Singaporean. His rallying call was often that “power does not belong to the government. It belongs to the people. They delegate it to the government.” He identified himself with the common Singaporean through the slogan “We the People”. Now, the thought lingers in my mind, “was this true son of the people of Singapore, betrayed by the very people he loved so much?”

Lol, the irrelevant voice piece of the pap talking about irrelevance!

And you know what, maybe he should have dragged you-know-who along with him!

I salute the true fighter who sacrificed his whole life for the good of the ordinary people. His efforts will not go wasted. The power and freedom will return to the citizens of Singapore one day as he wished.

We have lost a great person who stands by his own at all times. My deepest condolences to his family for the passing of JBJ. May the force with you. Rest In Peace, Sir. JBJ.

Rest In Peace, Sir.

Your courage cannot be matched.

Your belief & determination to speaking up for the people put the 80-odd parliamentarians to shame.

Your departure means the newer generations will never get to see that we have a real life fighter for democracy & human rights.

Unfortunately, majority of Singaporeans do not have the wisdom to embrace what you had fought for.

You leave us with your head held high.

I give you my greatest respect. Thank you for what you have given to the country.

my dear fellow singaporeans.
let’s rally together in this time of great loss and salute a man who gave his life for all of us. Let’s continue to fight for all that he believe in and truly bring about a better Singapore for all of us.

Mr JBJ shows that non-race based politics works.

Mr JBJ does not speak a word of Hokkien or Mandarin (By the way, myself and my family are all Chinese educated.)… He speaks only English.

Through his sincereity, his perseverence.. he managed to reach out and touched the hearts of all Singaporeans…. Many Ah Pek and Ah Mmmm, who speaks only dialect, also know that this is a fearless and honourable man….

Though my investment suffered greatly becos of DOW 777 points crashed.. I feel that the passing of Mr JBJ is a much bigger loss for me.. and all Singaporeans…

Hi everyone,

Let this thread be of tributes for Mr Jeyaretnam. Lets not dishonour him by being angry or posting articles extract from publications which dishonour him and which, it seems, still want to play the propaganda game.

For the above reasons, I am disallowing the comments which are directed at the Straits Times, as I do not feel it is right to dishonour JBJ with what the ST said.

Thank you. Hope you understand.

Regards,
Andrew Loh

Hear, hear.

人生自古谁无死，留取丹心照汗青

JBJ the true-hearted son of Singapore, u will be missed by all ur supporters but definitely well remembered so RIP..my last salute to u sir.

Before Singapore was even an independant nation, Mr Jeyaratnam served her well,

1)judge in Singapore District Court (1952-1957)

2) Served with Attorney Generals’ Chamber (1957-1961)

3)Served as The Registrar Of Singapore Supreme Court, District Judge and Head of Subordinate Judiciary (1961-1963)

Some of you chaps may not know these facts, so here’s to the honor of his memory.

I’ve received news that we can pay our respects to JBJ at Mount Vernon funeral parlour 1 from 7pm tonight. His funeral will be on Saturday. Let us all honour his memory as one and refrain from saying anything negative, at least until after the funeral.

Ermmmm……

Mount Vernon Crematorium in Aljunied has been closed since 1 July 2004.

My friend went there thinking a friend’s funeral was there, he ended up having to catch a taxi to Mandai.

JBJ – The “Nelson Mandela” of Singapore…he was imprisoned thru defamations suits, bankruptcy and barred from practising law…. a tough path you walked but with your head held high!
JBJ – You broke the ice when you won the bye-elections in Anson and your continued march into parliament was awesome even as nominated MP;
JBJ – An icon who drew the other side of the coin which changed the political scenario and opened up many closed minds. A true warrior, politician, lawyer, son, husband, father and foremost incredible believer of common man causes!

Today Singapore has lost someone who is a fighter among the people.
I am humbled by his actions and inspired by his vision for a better Singapore.
His legacy will live on in history and in the minds of people who knows him.

When I was a resident of Anson years ago, the WP used to organise special events and excursions for the young and the old and he was always present
despite his busy schedule. For once, he became a unified force for all the races
in the constituency despite being minority race opposition MP
A true icon of Singapore. RIP

I regret the day i did not shake his hand and buy his book at centrepoint. if i did, i would have held the hand of GREATNESS. A great man, a hero, a patriot; it is his sacrifice and principles that make him stand out among politicians. a loss…truly a great loss for Singapore.

JBJ, rest in peace. you have fought the good fight and finished the race. u have the respect and love of the people you fought for.

I first logged on this bad news in Sydney Morning Herald’s website awhile ago. I respect his great fighting spirit. His is the true son of this soil. Unfortunately, he is poor in organisation. He started off as a one man operated machinery and also ended as one man show after 30 years in politics. Well, life is like that. Regardless, he is still part of our history. I hope he rest in peace.

JBJ sir is an icon that represents honour in public service. He reminds us of what is “to serve the public good”, not for scholarships, not for multi-million salaries and self-serving vanities but for helping the man on the street. A quality that is sorely missing in many of our ministers and politicians today. JBJ sir, you will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

Dear Andrew,

Please remove my initial post on ST if you deem appropriate. No offence intended and none taken.

A tribute to a great man and his never say die attitude.

Bitten but not beaten. A truly great man who truly believes in the freedom of mankind, a right not to be bound down by threats but to continue to express oneself. Your sarcrifice will always be a legend and also a beacon for many to see.

He will sorely be missed for his advocacy and what he stood for. Sincere condolences to his loved ones:(

Singapore has lost a great man who has fought for what he thinks is right, even when the times were hard on him. Singapore is a better place for having him. JBJ pls RIP.

Years ago, when my son was a little we ran into JBJ outside Centrepoint during the festive season. My son asked me if JBJ was Santa given his white beard. I replied yes, for this man had given so much for the people without expecting anything in return.

He had given almost everything except his pride and honour which no amount of lawsuit could take away. On that day, I had a hard time explaining to my son why a ex-judge and lawyer was peddling his book at the street corner. He took away on that day a personally authographed book which he cherishes.

Later as he grew he understood and was able to make up his own mind about leadership and leaders. He understood that absolute power corrupts. He understood how much this man had to endure to fight for the rights of the common man. He understood that once you surrender your rights it is not going to reclaim it.
Today, it was my son, a young man now , who broke the news to me with tears in his eyes. JBJ was his father’s hero and his as well.

There have been calls to name a road after him. I share that call.

Someone should organise a formal petition to have a road in Singapore named after him.

It would be a suitable memorial and a deserving tribute to remind us that a great man once walked the same streets as the rest of us. He might have walked that path alone at times but even in those times, he was never alone as the people were always in his heart. For that alone, I am grateful.

I am touched by the outpouring of grief and tributes on this thread. No one would have guessed this, seeing how many people ignored him when he was peddling his books to make ends meet.

One thing is for sure: LKY will NEVER, EVER command this kind of outpouring when he goes.

He was a good man. Not like some people who take money and only pretend to me good.

“One thing is for sure: LKY will NEVER, EVER command this kind of outpouring when he goes.”

When LKY’s moment comes, he will still receiving outpouring from the commenters, even much more than JB. But instead of commenters expressing grief and condolence, LKY will be receiving “congratulation, you finally make it. It is long overdue”.

Anyway, should not be talking about LKY now. Leave it for his “final moment”. It will come soon.

A tribute to a great man. My last salute to you.

Rest in peace….

I respect a man who works based on his beliefs. Till the day he died. I have always seen him. Sometimes in Orchard outside Robinson and sometimes in City hall interchange selling his books. He looked tired, but he did it all without taking money on the side. If you want to know who is good and bad, just ask one question, who is taking money on the side. The chances are he is bad and rotten.

Sometimes life is that simple. We just make it complicated.

Remember it is all about not taking money when you have every reason to do so, that makes it good and noble.

Rest in peace.

A Great Man who left a great legacy for future generations of Singaporeans

My sincerest and deepest condolences to the most endearing man, Mr JBJ.

A GOOD man he is, which only further affirms the saying; “Good men, dies too soon.”
But I beg to add that the Bad ones are made to live longer, to face the consequences of their actions.

I still remember that passion, that fearless fighting in what he believed was best for Singapore. It was always about the people.

Singapore is poorer for this loss, a true son who fought to the very end.

In my book: A Reporter’s Memoir NO HARD FEELINGS by Ismail Kassim which just came out, I said:

”Overall, I think his role as Mr Opposition had been positive for Singapore. I salute him for his ability to withstand the PAP onslaughts without losing his sanity or decency. In some way, I think he helped to push the PAP back on a more benign track.’’

Ismail Kassim

This is a sad day for ordinary S’poreans.

JBJ was courageous in his fight against the “Men in White” even though the odds were heavily stacked against him.

JBJ, S’poreans salute you for your gallant efforts.

We will miss you.

I wonder how the local press will report the passing of the great JBJ???

Perhaps just as a footnote??

A true hero, a fierce fighter for justice and democracy, a true Son of Singapore.

It’s a sad day for Singapore.

My salute to a great hero and a true son of Singapore.

A man of uncommon courage who never give up the fight for his conviction for a freer, more open society, where every citizens can speak out boldly without fear. A lesser man would have thrown in the towel when all hope seems lost and overwhelming odds were heavily stacked against him. But no, this was someone who grits his teeth and continues to speak out boldly despite the consequences and heavy penalties incurred.

Indeed his was a voice for the down-trodden, a voice for the meek and a voice for many of the marginalized segments in society.

His fights, his passion and his tenacity will forever be etched in the history of Singapore.

My personal condolences to his family.

My deepest respects to a man who had dedicated his life and career to Singapore. His righteousness and perseverance had endeavored our country to a better future.

My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. God bless.

I would like to remember Mr. Joshua Benjamin Jayaretnam as the man who defies all odds and the full weight of the ruling machinery of PAP to survive in the harsh political scene in Singapore.
The bible says in 1 Corinthians 9:24 “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? in my belief, Mr JBJ you have received this prize.
God Bless.

Jeyaretnam means Victory and Ruby. Certaintly not a great political victory he had. But he won the hearts of many, who pragmatically voted for the establishment but silently supported him. Hopefully he is given a fair assessment in the history book to come instead of being casted ‘irrelevant’.

JBJ left us with his legacy in the spirit of Anson and his determination to fight till the very end for what he believes in. I salute this great man and my deepest condolence to the JBJ family.

JBJ represents what all Singaporeans must strive to achieve…a Singapore that truly belong to the people of Singapore, and not one that belongs to PAP!

You are my hero, and will always remain one.

Rest In Peace!

JBJ in his heyday, breathed fire and had more passion about Singapore’s welfare than any of the current 82 parliamentarians that are currently in Singapore’s political scene. Even at 82, Jeyaretnam did not fade into oblivion. He continued to sell books at Centrepoint to firstly finance his bankruptcy and promote his ideals. He is a man of true courage, choosing to continue on despite his wife’s death in 1980.

Never again will Singapore see such a brave politician who will always put Singapore before himself. A fighter till the very end. He was unfortunately called home by the Lord this morning. He has literally fought till his last breath and for that all Singaporeans should recognize his effort and give him a rousing send off this Saturday.

Rest in peace JBJ. You will forever be missed.

The TRUE LION of Singapore has passed away.
But his cause – DIGNITY OF THE CITIZENS – lives on ………

The wake is at Mount Vernon Funeral Parlour 1. 121 Upper Aljunied Road. Let’s all b there n unite in this dark time for Singapore..

Let us do him the honour by recalling this interview

http://thestar.com.my/services/printerfriendly.asp?file=/2008/7/27/focus/20080727081041.asp&sec=focus

You will always inspired us with your courage and faith in pursuing the bigger dream for Singaporeans….You will remain as a legend of Singapore in the hearts of Singaporeans.

May you rest in peace.

Condolences to Kenneth and Philip.

JBJ,

God may have taken you away and that your works are just and upright. The son of Singapore worthy of honor and praise, his unselfish acts are legacy for the young and upstart opposition to learn. Even if you are away, your fighting spirit will imprint on us and that nothing will be gained without a struggle. The fight for the betterment of Singaporeans will continued and when you are in heaven bless all of us to take this freedom fight to the next level. Your old adversary may be lingering around, but GOD is likely to call them too in the coming years. The wait is not too long. Hope for the future!

God bless JBJ, Hero and Son of Singapore, and his family in their hour of need.

FG

Dear JBJ, SIR! How’s the view from Heaven? I know you are there now. I’m happy for you but I miss you so much. Please bless us all.

I salute a patriotic and great Singaporean. He fought bravely and with convictions. He soldiered on despite incredible and unjust obstacles thrown in his path by those in power. He has paid a heavy price fighting for Singaporeans. In death many Singaporeans will cherish and remember him. May he rest in peace and get his justice.

Dear JBJ,
My salute to you Sir, for the fighting spirit that you leave behind for all to emulate. May the Good Lord Bless and Keep you. “You have fought the Good fight” even in your last days…The Spirit of Anson and Cheng San lives on. I am going to miss all your rallies during Election time. My condolences to Kenneth and Philip.

I moan the loss of a good and great man whose courage and righteousness is hard to find in Singapore. He is a true hero and fighter of justice. My deepest condolence to his family.

Anyone who took on the bully LKY like JBJ did, deserves our greatest respect.
May he rest in peace now.

I am foreigner who believes in the same ideals of freedom, justice and righteousness as Singaporeans do. I grieve with the family of Mr Jeyaretnam and the people of Singapore for this tremendous loss. I salute you JBJ, my hero.

I salute you JBJ. Long live JBJ. May your dreams for Singapore come true one day.

I admire such a man who stood and suffer the consequences of his belief.
Many would have given up and retired but not him.For he believed in helping the less fortunate and less spoken ones.What he did is not for self gratification but for others.
I might not agree to all he did or his ideas but I wished I had a little of his never say die spirit. God will bless him and his family

A TRUE BLUE SINGAPOREAN THAT DO NOT MIGRATE WHEN ALL ODDS ARE AGAINST HIM..HE STAYED ON TO FIGHT FOR HIS FELLOW MAN.A CHARACTER TO EMULATE.

LKY set up the GRC system because of the BS that we vote along racial lines. Well, Mr Jeyaretnam is the example to disprove this for he won in
a Chinese majority constituency against the govt Chinese candidates TWICE . For they all see in him a non-quiter, a determined upright man fearlessly facing a bully in the form of the PAP govt. He could well live comfortably in his previous positions but chose to fight for what he believed in and as a result became a broken man afew times financially but not spiritually.
How many us could measure to the stature of this man?

i feel very very very sad for him as i m driving cars i mourn for him in silent so as many peoples too driving cars or any vehicle or travel to other countries or doing personal things feel grief for him but what to do life still have to go on !!!

I can’t believe he’s gone…

It is indeed sad that Singapore has lost a GREAT man. A man who kept on fighting not for himself but for the people. He is my hero. Rest in peace JBJ, he will always be living in our hearts.

although i am a cruel person and unemotional person who hardly cry but i felt sad for him and i cry

“although i am a cruel person and unemotional person who hardly cry but i felt sad for him and i cry”

How I wish you are LKY or Pinkish Clown !

who care but we care all about jbj

Sir Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam beliefs had won our People’s hearts deeply.

Truly a Honorific Politician with highest Moralities.

Will be forever remembered as our Respectable and Trustful Mentor in Political History of Singapore.

God Bless his kind son Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam rise to Heaven.

I will never forget what he said many years ago in one of the rallies – “Now, get that straight in your head”. The man with the biggest and strongest heart has died of heart failure – how ironic life can be. But he went as a hero, discharged from Bankruptcy and revived his political career, contented being the father of 2 loving sons. Who at 82 years old had the spirit to continue fighting for his beliefs and ordinary folks. He had the opportunity to live his life with a silver spoon but gave it all up to pursue justice and humanity. I was at his wake just now – heavy rain so not many people. But the place is well sheltered, ventilated and spacious. Many seats available as well as a memorial hall. The family is expecting a big crowd – so do turn up and pay respects to Singapore’s beacon of democracy. Vivian Balakrishnan turned up around 10.45pm alone and dressed ordinarily.

My condolence to the family of the late JBJ.
JBJ will not be forgotten. He shall be remembered.
I used to see this humble gentleman lawyer standing at the entrance of Raffles City near the escalator to City Hall MRT. Most of us knew what sufferings he had to go through politically and the many legal suits to bankrupt him. Though he may have lost many times in the courts (except that one time with the Privy Council), he won the hearts of many Singaporeans. It’s a sad day for Singapore but I hope his passing will spur other outstanding Singaporeans to take up his baton. We need fearless men like him to Stand Up for Singapore.
LONG LIVE THE MEMORY OF JBJ !!!

Mr JB Jeyaretnam is a true son of Singapore. We will never forget his tenacity and perseverance in fighting for his political ideology. Despite being down many times in his life, he has never gave up the fight. This is truly remarkable and a spirit very worthwhile to learn. Rest in peace, Mr Jeyaretnam.

My condolences to the Jeyaretnam family.
It sadden me to known that one of greatest politican had passed on . You may have gone but your spirit will live in the history of Singapore.
May you Rest In Peace

Hey singaporeans
was at the wake juz now..the family really needs our support rite now. let’s flood the place with our love and respect for this v dear son of singapore. let’s show up in numbers that have never been seen before.
Let’s show the MIW how many people really adore this very TRUE BLUE hero of singapore.

I will always cherish the memory of walking to him and offered to buy the book from him. We shook hands and started to chat a bit. I remembered his hand was very warm. And there was something special about him and my senses could tell me that he was a very warm and friendly person. There was humour in the way he spoke and his smile was gentle and kind. We parted after that. That was about 3 years ago. May he rest in peace.

Dear Family of JBJ,

I salute your dear relative for his pure courage and tenacity and perseverance in fighting for democracy in Singapore! I am amazed that he could stage such a dramatic comeback, even setting up his own party! I wish we had more opposition with principled guts like him!

May God bless him and his entire family, and may his new Party live up to his dreams and expectations of it.

Rgds,
Arix

Thanks for the contribution you haf made to SG which the mainstream politicians didnt approve. Thanks for the sacrifices you have made that till the end and yet unable to realise what you longed for ur ‘better’ SG. Regardless of who you have offended, i think you’ve done great. Its indeed a gloomy day for SG to lost one of its outspoken n ‘rebellious’ politicians :-(
Hope reform party stays strong and most imptly wif a competent leader and be a political powerhouse in SG soon.

a simple JBJ tribute on my website

A true martyr. He emptied his pockets and was made to look like a little man standing on a side walk hawking a book. But the greatness of a man is not measured by the wealth in his pocket or the occupation he has. It is measured by the sacrifices he made in emptying his pockets, allowing himself to be seen as a little man standing on a side walk hawking a book, only for his belief that he was fighting for a cause that would be of benefit to a group of strangers, we commonly call Singaporeans. That to me truly makes him a Giant.

Truly a great man, a shining example of the underdog and down trodden. Showing fearlessness and tenacity against all odds. What a way to go down…all the way fighting till the end. Hats off to you and salute, dear SIR!!

When I heard the sad news…..my heart dropped. Then the heartache began…..

Why do the good men always get taken away first? I asked myself…..unsubsciously directing my question at the heavens….WHY?

JBJ is a legend. Our very own Singapore hero. No other comes close. He gave us his best years, his best intentions, his best effort….his all. What a fearless, courageous and honourable man he was. He feared no one, because he knew very well his convictions were just! He could’ve had a cushy life, not wanting of anything. But his sense of righteousness and the desire to see justice took him on another path. A very dangerous path which eventually led to his ruin. But being the old war-horse that he was, he bounced back again and again and again. He was the personification of courage, guts, passion, and love…….love for his countrymen.

The sons that he left behind……..his blood runs in them…….Singapore needs for them (or one of them) to pick up the torch (the beacon of hope) and continue the fight………..its not over as yet.

My heartfelt condolence to JBJ’s family. I am actually at a lost for words because I feel a certain sense of shame, minding my own business for far too long when it is clear for all to see that the country is being run by a bunch of despicable people. Singaporeans perhaps do not deserve some one like JBJ who literally gave up everything to represent the ordinary people. JBJ soldiered on in a wicked political environment and never did he yield to the scums in white who relentlessly persecuted him.
Rest in peace JBJ, as a true patriot !

He made such an impact on my legal education, with his brilliant speeches in Parliament, judgments and arguments in court. Seeing him on the streets in Singapore throughout my years in law school seemed to serve as a reminder of that we should follow our deepest beliefs, no matter how unpopular they appear to others or the inconveniences that accompany such beliefs.

When I finally summoned the courage to walk up to him one day and purchase his book The Hatchet Man, he shook my hand with a deep stare into my eyes, almost as if he was speaking to me in silence.

I think that day was perhaps 5 or 4 years ago. Now that he is suddenly gone, he leaves such a big gaping hole in that small island.

I hope others will come to realise what the old man was always talking about, however foreign his language seemed to be.

JBJ is a true gentleman, a warrior. At the age of 82, he continued to fight for his believes. He is the kind of politician that I respect. He could have led a very confortable life but he chose to speak up for the people at all cost. May you rest in peace, THE TRUE HERO OF SINGAPORE.

A TRUE HERO and HOPE for all singaporeans

Jeya, you will be remembered

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(Condolence in Chinese)

JBJ has left but his fighting spirit in defending the common man’s voice in Parliament will be remembered by all irrespective of one’s understanding of freedom and Justice. He is the “Mahatma Gandhi” of Post-Independent Singapore. The passage of his contributions towards caring society and well-being of his people will be remembered by all who treasure the making of a society that reflects the will of its silent majority. The journey continues—Sir, thank you for the courage and caring shown by you. As you always mentioned, the only one we should fear is the Lord, the conscience of our heart. Goodbye and may your soul rejoice in heaven.

It’s a sad day for Singapore.

RIP Sir.

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All honour goes to Mr JBJ for being the truest, caring and unassuming leader of the opposition. It is sad that Sinagpore has lost a fine leader. May he rest well in God’s heavenly hand. Amen

I feel a sense of regret and shame that I never stopped to shake JBJ’s hand in the past when I walked past him outside Centrepoint as he was hawking his books.

But I know I wasn’t the only one. Like countless others, I just walked by and ignored him, thinking to myself, “what is this crazy man trying to achieve”?

This kind of thinking is a stain on our collective consciences.

Does anyone happen to know where we can purchasae his books now?

purchase* sorry

This is such sad news, my condolences go out to JBJ’s family. I hope they have the strength and fortitude to go on, and perhaps even finish their father’s good work!

JBJ will always remind me of the power of fighting for what one believes in, no matter how hopeless the situation, and to never stop fighting for what is right!

He will be remembered for his strength to believe, and his courage to hope!

I am proud that he was a Ceylonese Tamil who never gave up his fighting spirit!

Bravo JBJ!!!!!!!!!!!

RIP JBJ, you will be remembered as a hero of the people, a politician who fought for the people and nothing else, your selflessness is truly admirable.

Constantius ,
you can get his book at JBL funeral’s wake.
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As the tears rolled down, I write this.
The sadness has cut deep into my heart.
We truly lost one good son of Singapore.

But his spirit is never gone.
The fight has just began.

Rest, sir.

The road forward is long and hard,
but your courage shall be with us, always.

Rest, sir.

As a Young Boy, I hear the name JB Jayeratnam during election rallies, As a teenager, I saw Mr JB Jayeratnam in his election rallies. He handed Workers Party magazine during his rounds to various markets. As an Adult, I voted for Mr JB Jayeratnam. Now that he is gone…… Sadness….. I don’t see anymore of a 2nd Mr JB Jayeratnam fighting bread & butter for Singaporean…..sad, there is no replacement for Mr JB Rayeratnam. My Deepest Condolences………… Till we meet again, in HEAVEN.

You are A GREAT Man !!!

Sir, my dad was your admirer and knowing this, I had always bought the ‘Hammer’ and your books autographed by you for him. Dad told me of your greatness and I, through the years had seen it myself.

I cried when I heard of your departure. It was as though i lost my dad a second time. I was looking forward to support your new party as my dad and i did when you were at Cheng San…it was so close.

Singaporeans do not deserve to have you…it’s like “casting pearls before swine”.

I’m sure my dad is with you right now in the Lord’s chamber. Farewell, I miss you both. God bless.

Mr Kandasamy,

I share your sentiment. Do not lose heart with your fellow Singaporeans. I am sure Mr JBJ would have continued his crusade if he had only one, yes only Singaporean supporter…

To honour Mr JBJ, we should continue to spread his words, his belief to our off springs, our siblings, our friends… Just continue his work….

In a way, our JBJ is just like Ghandi, Sun Yet San…..

Farewell JBJ, may your soul rest with God and may all your years of tireless fighting for our rights return to God. It is time to take your well deserved rest and may God takes over this role and do what is necessary.
(Isaiah 57:2 Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.)
I thank God for sending you down to earth to do his purpose. You are so richly and abundantly blessed by God and you have transferred His blessing upon you to the poor and the lowly, to give them a voice and to speak on their behalf when their voices are too small to be heard. You suffered for a cause and we will remember that, so your fight will not be in vain and your good name will go down in the history of Singapore.
(Job 36:7 He does not take his eyes off the righteous; he enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.)

COME ON SINGAPOREANS…
A MAN HAVE DEAD,BUT HIS SOUL STILL IN US…

LET MADE SINGPORE DIFFERENT…
DON BE COWARDS..

IN THE parlinment,most of the seat was pap…
DO u think this will chance??

wake up man…all thing tat they did to us,still not enough!!

wake up man…
i respect a 82 year old man….

i will like to keep u in hero..
he should have a sing flat when he die….!!
this is the man who love singapore.

Mr Jayaretnam, for your dignity and love for Singapore, I respect and salute you. The younger PAP leaders must learn from you. You have suffered, yet you stood by your goal single-minded and pursued it to the very end.. rest in peace and God Bless you!

You are a great man who is worthy of our admiration and respect. Singapore has really lost a true hero and fighter. You will receive your reward in heaven. May you rest in peace. My family and I salute and honour you.

When I was a child, I heard alots about him. I alway admires Mr Jayaretnam, a great Lawyer and Politician. Singapore lost a greatest man. I respect and honour you.

JBJ’s 82 age really coincided with the expensive 82 MPs. But does $1.066 millions (82x $13,000 per month ) per month of taxmoney can even compete and command respect compared to a lone passionate and righteous man who always do the right thing. It is time these 82 MPs start to do the right thing rather than do the thing right to appease their dishonourable masters.

There were only two true ‘Politicians ‘in Singapore .One made politics for himself and one made it for everyone else.Mr JB JAYERATNAM was for everyone else.
I followed him in every elections.The man speaks for the people ,whose conviction in true democracy can be seen from the fire in his eyes.

Sadly many did not understand politics .Many singaporeans were selfcentred and it was everyman for himself.

This man I call should be addressed “THE TRUE FATHER OF SINGAPORE”
FOR HE CARED AND FOUGHT FOR THE PUBLIC.,NEVER DID HE TURN AND RUN WHEN THE ‘DOBERMANS’ WERE LET LOOSE.
MR JB JAYERATNAM WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.WE WILL TEACH OUR CHILDRENS THE HISTORY HE HAS LEFT BEHIND.
My family ’s SALUTATION to a true HERO
May god bless his soul.

Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear. Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolence at this most challenging time.

I heartfelt codolence o the our late hero (JBJ) Family. Singapore has lost a true son who can never be replaced. A true man who stood firm to his beliefs and fought till his last breath for what he believed in. I salute you sir.

I am sad for JBJ’s family. May him rest in peace and all of us salute to him forever…

Dearest Sir

I have always been your admirer. And have always kept starring at you whenever you were anywhere around Singapore. But whenever I looked at you I kept a smile on my face, I felt so happy looking at you. I am truly a big fan of yours,seeing you for your courage to stand up for your rights, I respect and honour you from my heart.

Goodby JBJ we shall miss a truly brave man who fought on behalf of the fearful.

The quote below is Nelson Mandela who in 1964, whilst already serving a 5 year sentence was charged under the Suppression of Communism Act and faced the death penalty.These are the final lines of his opening statement.

“I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony with equal opportunities. It is an idea which I hope to live to live for, and to see realized. But my lord, if needs be , it is an idea for which I am prepared to die.”