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Lee Kuan Yew in our daily lives

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Lee Kuan Yew in our daily lives
PHOTO: Instagram/Jeslinkel

Charlene Chua
Mar 25, 2015 10:38 am
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In his tribute to the late Lee Kuan Yew, The New Paper's creative editor Ken Jalleh Jr wrote: 

"Throughout his life, he brushed off all talk of legacy.

"Yet that legacy is clear. 

"His legacy is your life."

Many people have said that Singaporeans only had to look around them to see and feel Mr Lee's legacy - it's in our trees, skyscrapers, safe streets, clean air and even in the languages we speak.

Ever since his death on March 23, Singaporeans have taken that to a whole new different level, incorporating Mr Lee's image into their daily lives - on their precious cars, on their delicate finger nails and even in their toys.

Here are some of the best examples:

1. Mr Lee is now the face on cars and motorcycles

 

Free car decals to pay tribute to our founding father! Many thanks to the folks at Dynamics Mechanics & Vinyl Dynamics! A tribute gesture from Dynamics Mechanic & Vinyl Dynamics to the Great SG Founder Mr Lee. Collection Venue : Synergy@KB 25 kaki bukit rd 4, #01-36 dynamics mechanic - vinyl dynamics Tel : 6341 6164 10am till 530pm #rememberingleekuanyew #leekuanyew #lky #DMSG

A photo posted by Gabriel Lim (@fatcat82_) on Mar 24, 2015 at 6:06am PDT

 

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For those who wants a Lee Kuan Yew black ribbon decal to commemorate our Nation's Father can get yours complementary from Agraphix. Open till 9pm daily They are at Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 Industrial Park 2A AutoPoint #05-12 #rememberingleekuanyew #greatestloss #inmemoryofLKY #agraphix #singapore #RIPLKY #foundingfather #leekuanyew #rememberingLKY #singaporeinmourning

A photo posted by Gladys (@gladys80) on Mar 24, 2015 at 9:18pm PDT

 

 

My small tribute to the late former Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew.

A photo posted by HORORGASM (@hororgasm) on Mar 24, 2015 at 7:13pm PDT

 

 

 

#lky #ktm #duke200 #motorcycle

A photo posted by jason ang (@jasonangang) on Mar 24, 2015 at 9:57pm PDT

 

 

2. He has inspired flowers to be given out free so every one can stop to smell the roses

 

How lovely to see on a day like today. #ripLKY #tributetolky #leekuanyew #lky #singapore #thankyoulky #flowers spotted at Artisans Des Fleurs at Ocean Financial Centre

A photo posted by @victoriagayle on Mar 23, 2015 at 1:09am PDT

 

 

Thank you, sir, for the free rose. While the rest of the florists in Singapore are trying to rip off by raising the price of white flowers. Artisan de Fleurs (next to Guardian) gives for free for #Leekuanyew. #gooddeed #rose #Singapore

A photo posted by Dee Cat (@deecat) on Mar 24, 2015 at 10:55pm PDT

 

3. He has brought out the artistic talent in people

 

Reunion. #reunion #rememberinglky #leekuanyew #love #thankyoulky #RIP Painting by: Chan Tuck Lueng (Deviant art: Delun)

A photo posted by @ongjl on Mar 24, 2015 at 3:54pm PDT

 

4. The notes have someone's face on them already, but the $1 coin is still available

 

[ 51 • Lee Kuan Yew | 28 x 28 mm ] Posting this at exactly 3:18... A tribute to the remarkable man who gave us what we have today. And more. Your legacy will live in our hearts. #RIPLKY #ThankyouLKY #tributetoLKY #rememberingLKY #LeeKuanYew #cloverdoodles #clovercollective #portrait #sgig

A photo posted by Clover Rie 陈俐颖 (@cloveriee) on Mar 23, 2015 at 12:19am PDT

 

5. Mr and Mrs Lee may be the next Lego characters

 

24 March 2015 | 83/365 Singapore will always be synonymous with Mr Lee Kuan Yew. #ThankYouLKY

A photo posted by Ben L. (@mortpenguin) on Mar 24, 2015 at 10:48am PDT

6. Mr Lee's on their finger nails

 

 

Lky #nailedyougood

A photo posted by Lewbacca Chewing Ba Kua (@iamrachelew) on Mar 23, 2015 at 5:13pm PDT

 

 

"I have spent my life, so much of it, building up this country. There's nothing more that I need to do. At the end of the day, what have I got? A successful Singapore. What have I given up? My life." - MM Lee Kuan Yew Mr Lee, Thank you for dedicating your all to Singapore. #TributeToLKY #ThankYouLKY #LeeKuanYew #LKY #RememberingLeeKuanYew

A photo posted by Rachel Tang (@iamracheltang) on Mar 24, 2015 at 12:33am PDT

 

 

 

 

Tribute nail art for Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. May u Rest In Peace Sir. #rip #LKY #leekuanyew #sg #instasg #instanail #nailart #naildesign #nailporn #singaporefoundingfather #oscardelahoy

A photo posted by Oscar de la Hoy (@oscardelahoy) on Mar 25, 2015 at 2:41am PDT

 

 

 

 

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