Reflection on why we chose her

1)We chose Elizabeth Choy because, She is a war heroine with a very kind heart. when given the chance to execute those who have tortured her,she said no because she said "if not for war,they would be just like me, They would be at home with their family, doing just ordinary things and peaceful work.Im sure that when you are given the chance,you would have executed the japanese - but she did'nt and that proves she is very forgiving.(after world war two)

2) She gave food and medicines to the prisoners. when caught in the act and after 200 days of torturing, the Japanese found her useless so they let Elizabeth Out of the prison. After the war finishes. She said " I don't hate the Japanese, I just hate the war."That proves that she is indeed a war hero with a very kind heart. she also have qualities like selfless,fortitude and valour.(before world war 2)

books written about her...

More than a war heroine by zhou wei

40 heartwarming stories by desmond kon

What people did in honour of her memory and death...

1)She was unfortunately diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006 and peacefully passed away on 14th of September 2006 at her MacKenzie Road home.

2) Her wake was held at the St. Andrew's Cathedral. It was the 1'st time in St. Andrew's 150-year history that the a wake was allowed to be held to be held on the Cathedral premises.

3)Due to her contributions to the school, society and country, they made an exception for the war heroine. She is also fondly remembered by the Changi Museum as a war heroine and as a friend.

hardwork and effort paid off...

1)Her efforts during the war was remembered and documented on several occasions. Firstly, a TheatreWorks production entitled, Not Afraid To Remember was staged in 1986.

2) The director, Lim Siauw Chong, was a student in St. Andrew's where Elizabeth Choy taught. He only found out about her war experiences, while doing research, several years later. He subsequently pushed for the staging of the production.

3)Secondly, a biography of Elizabeth Choy was released in 1995, written by Zhou Mei, entitled Elizabeth Choy - More Than A War Heroine. This followed by an exhibition two years later, by the National Museum entitled, Elizabeth Choy - A Woman Ahead of Her Time.

what else she earn ???

1)After the war, the Red Cross had offered the Choys to live in Britain since their house was in ruins and was heavily looted during the war. Only Mrs. Choy accepted the offer and she flew to Britain in 1946.

2)That same year, she and her husband were awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for their efforts during the war. She only returned to Singapore just before Christmas Eve in 1949. It was only after her return that she received the medal at an official ceremony.

Mrs Elizabeth fear of electricity...wow

1)After her ordeal, Mrs. Choy developed a fear of electricity and electrical appliances. She would even avoid turning on a simple switch at all costs. Despite having this lifelong fear as a result of the atrocities inflicted upon her during the war.

2)When given the opportunity to identify the Japanese officer that tortured her, to be sentenced at the War Crimes Tribunal, she refused to provide any names stating that she condemned war and not the people who tortured her.

About her school life...

Elizabeth "Su Moi Yong", born in 1910, moved from Sabah, North Borneo to Singapore in December 1929. She moved to Singapore in search of higher education, and enrolled into The Convent Of Holy Jesus with her Aunt. She excelled in her studies at the convent, even receiving the most outstanding student award, not just academically but the most outstanding in character as well.