SINGAPORE. Aug 23 — Former President SR Nathan is  "an inspiration to all of us”, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a condolence letter to Mrs Nathan today. 

Lee said Nathan was a warm and approachable President who endeared himself to Singaporeans.

"I remember him as a man who lived his life guided by a deep sense of duty to the nation.

"Without fail, he stepped up each time.

"He was a true son of Singapore.”

Lee’s condolence letter in full below. — TODAY