I don’t really agree with his politics but if courage and conviction defines a man, then JBJ was a giant of a man.

I used to see him outside the GCF office at North Bridge Centre because his law office was on the same floor. He would always eye me suspiciously when we entered the lift together. He looked like a broken man physically but spiritually he was far from broken. Here was a man to be emulated and courage to be admired. Our world was a little bit less special when he left.

From Facebook - In Memoriam: J B Jeyaretnam

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: Hong Lim Park aka Speakers Corner
Street: The park is bounded by North Canal Road, South Bridge Road, Upper Pickering

Description: Bring flowers and candles. No speeches. Bring something to sit on too. A silent mark of gratitude and respect. Please help pass this message, post on your blog and facebook. Please wear black if you can.

Tim

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