NSP chief's brother dies but campaign goes on
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Apr 28, 2011 - Straits Times
By Kor Kian Beng
NATIONAL Solidarity Party secretary-general Goh Meng Seng suffered a family tragedy on the first day of the election campaign.
His elder brother, Mr David Goh Meng Hee, who is in his mid-50s, died of a heart attack early on Thursday morning.
The elder Mr Goh was a businessman, a member of the Workers' Party and the NSP's principal election agent for the Tampines GRC that the NSP leader is contesting in.
Mr Goh Meng Seng, when contacted, said he would carry on the electoral campaign. 'The fight must go on,' he told The Straits Times.
'The reason is that it is his last wish to send me into Parliament. He is the unsung hero of democracy.'
A statement from the NSP Central Executive Committee on Thursday said: 'While we mourn the loss of a brother and a great friend, our election campaign will continue unabated. All party events will carry on as scheduled.'
The NSP is holding a press conference later on Thursday.
Mr Goh's team is facing off the People's Action Party's Tampines GRC team led by Minister Mah Bow Tan.
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It is called ' Die die also must win'
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RIP.
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Gosh, GMS used to visit sgforums regularly to give his view.
I feel sad for him to lose a brother and supporter.
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rip. Hope gms will be stronger and go full force against mbt.
Topple mbt will be the greatest battle won for gms.
My condolensences to gms and his family.
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For those who want to see how GMS actually put forth his voice in this forums:
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So he's the real one. -
My condolences to the Goh family and the NSP team in Tampines GRC for their loss.
Hope you will draw some strength from the tragedy and soldier on to victory.