Flag half-mast for Captain Sir Tom Moore
INVERCLYDE Council is today flying the Union Flag at half-mast in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore who has died.
The 100-year-old war veteran became a national treasure during lockdown last year by walking laps of his garden to raise money for NHS charities in light of the coronavirus pandemic and generated almost £33 million.
He received a knighthood from the Queen for his efforts in July.
It was announced yesterday that Capt Sir Tom had died after being admitted to hospital on Sunday.
Provost of Inverclyde, Martin Brennan, said: “Captain Sir Tom Moore became not only a national treasure but an inspiration to so many.
“Having served his country with great distinction in conflict, he returned to duty last year in the name of charity and captivated an entire nation and indeed people right across the world with his heart-warming exploits which raised an astonishing amount of money for good causes.
“More importantly, he became a beacon of hope and light for us all during some of the darkest times in all our lives.
“So it’s only right that we honour the life and legacy of Capt Sir Tom and the flag flying half-mast today is a symbol of the appreciation of the people of Inverclyde for all that he achieved.”
In light of essential maintenance works currently ongoing at Greenock Municipal Buildings, the usual flag pole is not in use therefore the flag is flying half-mast at Clyde Square at the Garden of Remembrance.