SCDF colonel dies; tributes pour in for his kindness and dedication: 'Gifted and charismatic leader'
Colonel Abdullah Abu Bakar Bafadhal of the Singapore Civil Defence Force has passed away, drawing tributes for his leadership and community service. He was particularly noted for his contributions to the Save-A-Life emergency response initiative.
Why it matters
The loss of a high-ranking public servant who significantly impacted emergency preparedness is a notable event for the Singaporean public sector.
A Colonel who served with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) died, with former colleagues and community responders remembering him as a kind, dedicated and charismatic leader.
COL Abdullah Abu Bakar Bafadhal died on Monday (Aug 31). His obituary, published in The Straits Times, was shared on Tuesday by the Facebook page Death Kopitiam Singapore.
News of his passing prompted an outpouring of tributes online, with those who had crossed paths with him commemorating his leadership and the impact he had on others.
One Facebook user who said they briefly met COL Abdullah around 2009 described him as a "naturally gifted and charismatic leader" who was, above all, kind.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in