FOREWARD

Sometime last year, Allan Cheah confided in me that he had spent three-quarters of his life as

a Lion and he had quite a voluminous collection of everything "Lion".
"Start a Coffee Table Book!" I said without hesitation but he didn't take to my nudging seriously. Allan somehow didn't get going with the idea of writing a book ... not until the deadly Coronavirus caused havoc and upset everyone’s daily routines!
On March 18, 2020, the entire nation was experiencing a lockdown for the COVID-19 Pandemic. Practically everybody had to stay at home to stay safe. Aha, an excellent opportunity for Allan to rethink and write that book! So, he reached out to me and asked me if I could lend a hand in editing his jottings.
And we have been communicating ever since! Indeed, it was a fruitful way to pass the time during the idle lockdown. Hence, the Coffee Table Book ‘I am a Lion' was meticulously compiled. It is common knowledge that the Lions are doing great community service and promoting better understanding amongst people all over the world. While this compilation may have captured just a minuscule of what the Lions have done over the decades, Allan Cheah felt it is a step in the right direction to do his bit. Rightly so, he takes pride in sharing this very spirit of Lion brotherhood and philanthropism with his fellow Lions, friends, and readers alike.
Happy reading!

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