sentences:  Several of Singapore's leaders, including Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, attended Howe's wake.Howe's funeral was held at Mandai Crematorium on 24 August.In 1963, Howe received a Malaysia Medal and a "Pingat Jasa Gemilang" (Meritorious Service Medal).