As many of you may already know, the funeral of Capt Sir Tom Moore will take place this coming Saturday at a closed, private service. Capt Tom not only raised a huge amount for the NHS during the early stages of the pandemic but, as one of the last of his generation of WW2 soldiers, gave hope to the whole country with his simple, dignified message that ‘tomorrow will be a better day.’ For all of us who have served in The Dukes he reflected to the country, and the world beyond, the best qualities of our Regiment and our home county. Through this. he raised the stature of the Regiment in the eyes of the nation in a manner none of us could have imagined.
Thus I felt that one way in which all of us could mark his passing would be to wear the Regimental tie and blazer during Saturday and, if you feel appropriate, take a photograph and broadcast it on whichever platform you feel is most suitable. This will demonstrate that the Regiment lives on and supports Tom’s message of hope.
An on line book of condolence is being arranged by the family who ask that anyone wishing to honour Capt Sir Tom plant a tree, donate to the Captain Tom Foundation or a charity of their own choosing.
Please pass this on to others as you see fit.
Andrew Meek
VFC