Tens of thousands of people waving flags brave heavy rain and line the streets to catch a last glimpse of the country's first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew as his coffin is taken by gun carriage on a 15-kilometer procession through the streets of the country he helped build to his state funeral.
Singaporeans Bid Farewell to 'Founding Father' Lee
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Standing in a downpour, Singaporean soldiers salute as the coffin of Lee Kuan Yew passes during the funeral procession at the Padang parade grounds and City Hall in Singapore, March 29, 2015.
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Standing in the rain, Singaporeans watch as the coffin of Lee Kuan Yew passes during the funeral procession at the Padang parade grounds and City Hall, March 29, 2015.
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The funeral cortege carrying the body of Singapore's former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew drives past the old Supreme Court, March 29, 2015.
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Pallbearers carry the coffin at the state funeral of the late Lee Kuan Yew, held at the University Cultural Center, March 29, 2015.