Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore, was honored at a state funeral on Monday, March 30, 2015. World leaders from countries such as India, Japan, Cambodia, and former US President Bill Clinton attended the funeral to pay their respects. The day included musical performances, readings, and a procession where Mr. Lee's casket was carried through the streets of Singapore before concluding with a private family ceremony.
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TodayOnline 30 March 2015
Remembering Mr Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore, was honored at a state funeral on Monday, March 30, 2015. World leaders from countries such as India, Japan, Cambodia, and former US President Bill Clinton attended the funeral to pay their respects. The day included musical performances, readings, and a procession where Mr. Lee's casket was carried through the streets of Singapore before concluding with a private family ceremony.
Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore, was honored at a state funeral on Monday, March 30, 2015. World leaders from countries such as India, Japan, Cambodia, and former US President Bill Clinton attended the funeral to pay their respects. The day included musical performances, readings, and a procession where Mr. Lee's casket was carried through the streets of Singapore before concluding with a private family ceremony.
The bugle player playing the Last Post. Mr Lee Hsien Loong turning to leave as Mr Lee Kuan Yews casket is carried off. Mr Lee Hsien Loong wiping away tears during the service. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen signing the condolence book at the University Cultural Centre. Mr Lees coffin being carried into the University Cultural Centre for the State Funeral Service. Opposite page, from top: World leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and former United States President Bill Clinton observing a moment of silence. Mr Lee Hsien Loong and President Tony Tan and other government ministers observing a minute of silence. Photos: The Straits Times, Reuters, Ministry of Defence, Don Wong, AP