West Sussex pays tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore
MPs, councils and emergency services all pay respects to the inspirational veteran and fundraiser
Last updated 3rd Feb 2021
Tributes have been pouring in across West Sussex for Sir Captain Tom Moore, who has died at the age of 100.
The NHS fundraising hero died yesterday after recently testing positive for coronavirus.
Landmarks have been lit up in red, white and blue and the flags at Downing Street have flown at half-mast.
Tributes for Captain Tom have been pouring in from the people following his death - including from our county's MPs.
Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, has described him as a 'the best of British' and a 'beacon of hope' during the coronavirus crisis, while Mid Sussex's Mims Davies called him a 'true inspiration'.
The county's ambulance service, SECAmb, Sussex Police, and councils around the county have also released statements of condolence.
Royalty, celebrities and even the White House have also payed tribute to the 100-year-old veteran - the Queen will be sending a private message of condolence to his family.
Her Majesty said she "very much enjoyed meeting Captain Sir Tom and his family at Windsor last year".
The Royal Family say "her thoughts and those of the Royal Family are with them".
Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than £32 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday last year.