In Pictures: Singapore Gives Lee Kuan Yew A Heroric Sendoff
Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first prime minister, has been finally laid to rest. Despite the torrential downpour, tens of thousands poured out on the streets to pay their last respects as his body passes through the streets. Here are a collection of powerful photos taken over a period of 7 days during the official mourning period. An estimated 1.2 million (or 1 in 5) Singaporeans have paid their respects at Parliament House and several community tribute sites across the wealthy city state.
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