Comments on: Bloggers’ tribute to JB Jeyaretnam

By: Worldly Muslimah

Worldly Muslimah — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:46:57 +0000

My sincere condolences to his family and other loved ones. I had only one ocassion to meet Mr. Jeyaratnam, and that was when I saw him selling his book along Orchard Rd. Most people were walking past him without a moment’s glance. And so I went and bought the book, and took the opportunity to shake his hand and thank him for all of his work in Singapore. It was telling that even my close friend who was with me choose to stand far away from us while I engaged with Mr. Jeyaratnam. It is sad when fear stops us from doing the right thing. I hope that all of Mr. Jeyaratnam’s struggles will be not in vain in the long run., that his actions serve as a reminder to our conscience.

http://worldlymuslimah.blogspot.com/2008/10/rest-in-peace-mr-jb-jeyaretnam-true.html

By: suresh

suresh — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:24:44 +0000

Hi Friends
Please records your comment on the condolences book for JBJ.
http://www.obituaries.com.sg/index.php?option=com_obituaries&Itemid=3
cheers

By: James

James — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:39:39 +0000

Simply, the greatest Singaporean of his time.

When the rough and ready sorts have been sent their way, when the scent of freedom matters more than the sniffing about for money, he shall leave behind all his tormentors in the ash heap of history.

Does anyone remember the Roman Emperors during Jesus’ time?

By: beebee

beebee — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:56:17 +0000

Did MM Lee attend the wake?

The best condolences the Lees and Goh and the PAP could give to JBJ is for the old Lee to attend the wake and service of JBJ (to show how gracious he is, which he obviously is not), go down on their knees before JBJ’s dead body to pray for forgiveness and return all the money that they have gotten from JBJ to a charity.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:39:59 +0000

Dear Bohboh,
Perhaps you can put in another post tactfully?

By: Bohboh

Bohboh — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:08:52 +0000

My posts have been CENSORED; ie removed.

So much for accepting alternate views which are NOT racially, religiously or culturally offensive.

Rather just whining, ranting, reminiscing and all those useless diatribe, put your money and effort where your words are by joining or supporting JBJ’s Reform Party.

RIP to the true Singapore Patriot who fought for the Singapore people and for the country.

By: cleparde

cleparde — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:38:06 +0000

Noble warrior you deserve a Viking’s funeral! For us, you are and will remain the man from Anson; the man who spoke truth to power. The establishment has tried to dismiss you as ‘obsolete, a man who times has passed’, but little do they suspect that they are out of step with the times and at the evening of their own passing. Rest in peace. Your name will not be forgotten!

By: MJ

MJ — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:16:11 +0000

I remember…..

on a positive note Mr. JB Jeyaratnam has been a great inspiration to many Singaporeans in many ways:

Though he is not a Singaporean by birth, he has managed to weather all the hardship and disgrace and stood by his principles and fought for the human rights for his fellow Singaporeans and continued to live in Singapore till his last breath. He is indeed A GREAT SON OF SINGAPORE which history should remember forever.

And as being a prominent lawyer and a famous opposition leader in a materialistic place like Singapore, I have never seen or heard of him being very selfish or greedy over the 5Cs, etc. I believe he only lived with 1C and that is COMFORT. He lived comfortably with whatever God has given him. Indeed he had been very noble to that nature.

Also, I will always remember Mr. JB Jeyaratnam as a great fighter who may have lost a few battles but won many hearts from all over the world…..by being a HERO to ZERO to HERO again by forming a new political party at his ripe old age. I admire his true grit and obstinate passion.

Mr. JBJ may not be one of the founding fathers of Singapore but definitely he is thee Godfather of all the Opposition parties in Singapore. Let’s salute.

I also vaguely remember reading somewhere that Mr. JBJ was the best man for the Minister Mentor’s wedding in 1950. But I am not sure how true this was.

Lastly, from the Straits Times newspaper, I also read that Mr. JBJ studied in St. Andrew’s School…..motto: Once a Saint, Forever a Saint…..UP AND ON

Dear Sir, Mr. Joshua Benjamin Jeyaratnam,
May you soul rest in peace.
GOD BLESS !

By: Jega

Jega — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:17:41 +0000

JBJ, I’m a great admirer of you. I strongly belief in your ideals. I can immitate your voice too. My friends will attest to it(their rating 9/10). Thats how much I look up to you. Your demise has opened the pandoras box -for many people to think out of the box and not being trapped in it. Your were the father of all opposition in S’pore. Your victory at the Anson by election in 1981 was the turning point in opposition politics in S’pore. Your demise will be another turning point in opening up many people’s mind to speak up and speak up without fear from now on. I always remember your last few words at the formation of your Reform Party inauguration dinner speech which I happen to watch over the Youtube, “I fear nobody except GOD! (You reminded me of Mahathma Gandhi). During the Press Conference Q&A session you quoted Abraham Lincoln,” the government of the people, for the people and by the people”. On the whole JBJ, this is my personal observation, you are the embodiment of Mahathma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela. You will go down in WORLD HISTORY as a matyr.In the coming years not only Singaporeans but people from all over the world will read JBJ’s ideals and aspirations with awe, amazement and with profound respect that such a man existed in this little red dot known as Singapore. JBJ your legacy will live on. I attended your wake and I will be there on saturday to send you off. May your soul rest in peace. God Bless JBJ!Hail To the Warrior, Fighter and the true LION of Singapore!

By: Mandy

Mandy — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:00:04 +0000

I am your neighbour from Malaysia. My deepest condolences over the passing of JB Jeyaretnam. Singapore has lost a fighter who was courageous, out-spoken, passionate and deeply caring. What a sad day….. He was among the dying breed of men with integrity.

I am just as grieved as any Singaporean who who supports this man and his ideals.

By: Whitley-gate

Whitley-gate — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:40:06 +0000

Joshua Benjamin Jeyaratnam was the most courageous and heroic political fighter of modern day Singapore. He proved that PAP is NOT invincible !!!

To me, the likes of surgeon-turned-minister, lawyers-turned-ministers, rear-admiral-turned minister, can never ever measure up to him.

Simple reason – JBJ is worth much more than million-dollars-salary-a-year yes-mans.

What he sacrificed for many many unaware Singaporeans is worth more than gold.

By: daihotlow

daihotlow — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:34:52 +0000

May your soul rest in peace JBJ! God will welcome you to his heavenly abode with these words “Well done good and faithful servant!”

By: P P Chua

P P Chua — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:43:13 +0000

My salute to you Great Hero. Since the early seventies you were already the peoples hero, championing for the poor and underprivilaged. I remember those times when you were trodding through muddy kampongs in Radin-Mas to reach the commoners. When you won Anson I wrote to congregulate you.
I am now writting again to pay my last respect to you.
May God be with you Sir and Rest In Peace.

By: SS Sim

SS Sim — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:44:12 +0000

If we really appreciate what JBJ stood for, exercise your vote wisely the next time. He will be smiling from Heaven if we do.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:28:32 +0000

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By: victor

victor — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:13:42 +0000

a man who do in his ways and against a group of BIG pp which alot of pp don dare to do it…!!!

how brave it is..

i totally respect it..

let the young generation do it…and others group of pp which support u…

WE will dO to change SING society,,,and SUCCESS…!!
FROM
@young generation@

By: Nesh

Nesh — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:52:29 +0000

The one and only father who fought all the way for human rights has left this sinful earth. He has lost everything for the people and still wanted to fight for justice at this age. I’ve never seen such a man in all these years. HATS OFF SIR. May God Bless Your Kind Soul. We Singaporeans must be proud to have a Father like him who didn’t give up till his last days. I hope the government will do something for the young generation and the upcoming generation to know who was JBJ. He was defeated but he is always Singapore’s number one HERO. And the best thing about him is, being nailed down so many times, he didn’t migrate or went low profile. He was still standing strong. Dear Sir, I’ll company you till the last rites.

By: Richard Ho C C

Richard Ho C C — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:44:40 +0000

Mr. Jeyaretnam, I truly respect your courage to stand alone in a lions den. May there be more heroes like you. But the voting people of Singapore must be just as couragrous to show their support..

By: Tina Yap

Tina Yap — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:05:39 +0000

Can some one help please? Can we stop the media craze at the Wake -Please let JBJ’s final days be respectful & peaceful – He deserves the most beautiful send off- please be sensitive. There must be some one who has he clout to stop the circus and care !

By: blade

blade — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:44:31 +0000

my condolescent to JBJ.
i’ve nv bn concern abt politics, but when i read his profile, i’m overwhelmed by his persistent fight to re-enter politics despite several politically motivated defamation.
JBJ, u haf my respect..