MORE than 4,000 members have joined three Facebook groups which have been created in memory of Ms Lo Hwei Yen.
One group, 'In Memoriam: Ms Lo Hwei Yen', has more than 3,000 members.
Software engineer Christopher Yeo, 46, who set up a 154-member strong Facebook group titled 'Lo Hwei Yen - first Singaporean victim to international terrorism', told The New Paper: 'I used to travel to Bombay quite often, and stayed at the Oberoi. It could have been me.
'I am glad that many people have come forward to offer their words of comfort. It's nice to know that Singaporeans are not just looking after themselves, but are open and supportive to Ms Lo's family, even if they do not know them.'
Thousands of Singaporeans, many of whom do not know Ms Lo or her family members, have written condolence messages to them through these Facebook groups.
One of them, Mr Daniel Tan, wrote: 'The first time I read about her plight was literally a heart-sinking moment, even though I didn't really follow the Mumbai bombing news that closely. I hope she's now in a better place.'
Another, Mr Lim Teck Yong, wrote: 'It is very sad that a young promising life was taken in such a manner. I pray that comfort and healing will come upon the family of the late Ms Lo Hwei Yen.
'No words we say or post will make any difference, but I want the family to know that there are people out there who grieve with them in times like this...'
Others, like Mr Timothy Pang, posted links to pictorial tributes containing her personal photographs, and messages from Singaporeans.
Friends of Ms Lo have also posted messages to spread details of the wake, such as the dress code.
Ms Daphne Kuah wrote: 'Please be dressed in BLACK GLAMOUR, the way she will like.
'This is the dress code aligned with family members. Appreciate if all guests can come as per dress code. Yen loves glamour. She is the glamour of every party.
'This will be the last one we are having with her. And we want it to be a beautiful one - the way she would have wanted...'
