Singapore mourns the loss one of its great sons - Dr Goh Keng Swee former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore. He has gone to be with the Lord on 14th May 2010. The state funeral will be held at the Conference Hall on 23rd May and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew who is currently on a visit to China and Japan is expected to return in time to attend and speak at the funeral.
Immediately after the war in 1945, the British Military Administration (known as BMA) requested Lieut. Colonel Herbert Lord, the Officer Commanding of The Salvation Army to postpone his return to England and assist in organizing relief for the suffering people. Colonel Lord was even offered military rank and pay, but he turned down the offer. However he accepted the challenge to form a committee of representatives from different sectors of the population.
Captain Frank Bainbridge was put in charge, assisted by Captain Tan Beng Neo and a number of officers and salvationists and friends. Among the helpers was Dr. Goh Keng Swee who volunteered his services.
Dr. Goh Keng Swee was a quiet man, but one who walked the talk. At one time he worked for the Social Welfare so had much to do with The Salvation Army. We thank God for people like Dr. Goh.
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