Here are some of the students' reflections....
Judith Tong, 2E4 reflects...
I personally feel that I was quite privileged to be chosen to represent my class and school to attend this War Memorial Service with the other 19 pupils. Before we attended this ceremony, we were asked to make cards that contained our gratefulness and thanks to those soldiers who fought bravely in the war for Singapore. I was quite impressed when my whole class cooperated and wrote their notes of thanks without fooling around; it really showed that they were truly grateful to those soldiers and civilians. Though it was a short one, it was quite an experience as more than 1200 students, religious chiefs, representatives of all races, government officials and the families of the victims attended the ceremony. I feel that this ceremony is very important, as we can be reminded that without those soldiers bravely sacrificing their lives, Singapore will not be what it is today.
Heng Li Ying reflects...
On 15/2/07, I went to the War Memorial Park, Beach Road. Together with other nineteen pupils and Ms Chin Kah Ying we set off in the morning from school.
It was the 40th anniversary. When we reached there, we saw a tall white Memorial Tower. The whole place was crowded with people. Many family members of the victims brought food and drinks to pray to the victims. Some brought flowers. Government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, religious chiefs, representatives of all races and representatives of organisations also brought flowers to offer their respects. There were also band performing there. Some soldiers were also playing trumpets and drums there too. The whole place was very lively. We also kept quiet for one minute silence to pay respects to the victims.
I felt sad for the victims but I also felt happy, because they could now rest in peace and remembered by many people. So war is harmful and should be stopped.
Lim Pei Jun, 3N2 reflects...
Before going to the War Memorial Park at the Beach Road, I felt very curious and I think that the place should be very dirty and it must be an old building. I also did not know how a war commemorate ceremony was conducted until I had a chance to attend such ceremony. Everything turned out differently, after going there. I know more about the war and throught this I felt so grateful to those hero. As they sacrifice themselves and let the future generation had a better and peaceful life. Their sacrifice had changed the fate of Singapore and this allowed Singapore now, to be a safe country. Although they had passed away during the war, but they will be remember in our heart. Without them, we will not be so fortunate to live in such a peaceful and safe country. Therefore, we shall not take it for granted. I heartily thanks them for making this huge different for Singapore.
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