Thank you for everything 'Papa Lee'

#RIPMrLeeKuanYew

I'm not good with words but I want to express some of my gratitude to my hero, also whom my family like to address him by - 'Papa Lee'.

Mr Lee, you've always been my hero. I am very sadden by the news of your passing.

I am grateful to able to live in a safe and prosperous country, Singapore, which I am proud to call my home. You've always been a strict fatherly figure to Singaporeans. Without you, I won't be able to be here. Neither would there be the Singapore I know of right now.

My eyes started swelling up with tears after receiving news about your passing. I couldn't stop crying.  I couldn't stop tearing every time I read the news about Mr Lee. I now understand how it is like to lose a fatherly figure and someone whom I really truly respect. I'm not sure what the future holds for Singapore now that you are gone. It's difficult to imagine the scene whereby you won't be waving to us during NDP anymore. It's difficult to imagine not having you around anymore since you've been around since the beginning of Singapore. #noYewnoUs

Now that you have joined your wife in heaven, I hope you will continue to watch over us like how you always have. Thank you for everything you've done for Singaporeans and Singapore.

With love and respect,
Charis, a proud Singaporean.