Total Defence.

I watched a play done up by the ELDDS last tuesday. It was about Dr. Benjamin Henry Sheares in the time when the KK hospistal was taken over by the Japanese army.

Even though the Japanese had taken over Singapore and KK hospital was almost taken over, Dr. Benjamin still hang on and did not giving up on saving lifes. I really respect him as he placed others before him and did not complain about what was happening. He even risked his life for his patients!

He has inspired many. For example, doctors, nurses and bosses. He is a good role model for many of us. We often think of ourselves much higher than the rest. Sometimes, all we think about is 'Me, Myself & I' and nothing else. Those selfish thoughts. I personally think that Dr. Benjamin by how he serviced KK hospital teached us a lesson, to have faith in ourselves and not give up in times of difficulties. We should do out best in every thing , like as though this is the last chance we're getting to do it. Despite criticism from his peers, he was a strong advocator of voluntary sterilisation and family planning.

The Benjamin Sheares is named after him, as is a student's residence hall, Sheares Hall, in the National University of Singapore. I think is worthy of having things named after him. He has contributed much to medicine. He was also the first medical practitioner in Singapore to use the lower segment method of performing Caesarean sections.

He is Singapore's second president, after Mr. Yusof. He maintained a humble life, despite his new position, returning to his home daily at Holt Road for lunch and dinner. This tells me that he is a great father, for he did not forsake his family for other business.

He is indeed a respectable man. His services for Singapore was great.

Done by: Janice.
Resources from:
1) http://infopedia.nlb.gov.sg/articles/SIP_650_2005-01-24.html
2)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Henry_Sheares
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