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A mystery artist has left a touching roadside tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore in Medway.
The new artwork honouring the inspirational NHS fundraiser mysteriously appeared at the A289 Four Elms roundabout last week.
It depicts the iconic 100-year-old Second World War veteran and his walking frame, which he used to conduct 100 laps of his garden to raise almost £33m for the NHS, in a soldier silhouette-style.
Captain Tom passed away last week after being admitted to hospital with pnemonia and had tested positive for coronavirus.
His death prompted an outpouring of tributes – including from the Queen and the Prime Minister – with many calling for a statue and a state funeral.
MidKent College lecturer Paul Nickells, who spotted the new artwork at the roundabout near Wainscott on Thursday says it was a "magnificent" tribute.
"I thought it was so realistic because you could notice it was him straight away," he said.
"A lot of people feel a sense of gratitude towards him and pride."
Captain Tom's extraordinary fundraising achievement and mantra "tomorrow will be a good day" made headlines and inspired people from around the world.
The former tank officer – originally from Yorkshire – also shared a fondness for Kent where he met the love of his after the war, Pamela, from Gravesend.
They both worked for the same roofing materials company and she was the office manager for the firm's headquarters in the town.
And one mum from the area, who had personal reasons to praise his fundraising efforts, has also called for tributes to go further and for Captain Sir Tom Moore to be immortalised as "the face of the NHS".
Do you know who is behind the roundabout sign? Feel free to let us know at medway@thekmgroup.co.uk
