FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined in with a clap to honour Captain Sir Tom Moore last night.
People across the UK took part in the tribute to the veteran at 6pm, following his death at the age of 100.
Moore’s family said they were “incredibly touched” by the gesture and took part outside their home in the village of Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire.
Nurses and doctors directly involved in the care of Moore at Bedford Hospital also joined the national clap, while the veteran’s first regiment, The Yorkshire Regiment, tweeted a video calling him “a true inspiration”.
Earlier yesterday, the House of Commons fell silent in tribute ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions, and Boris Johnson told MPs the centenarian had dedicated his life to serving others.
Moore’s death on Tuesday after testing positive for Covid-19, prompted reaction from around the world and charities have vowed his legacy will live on “for years and years”.
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