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World War II veterans (from (left) Jamaican Ena Collymore-Woodstock, Britain’s celebrated Colonel (Hon) Sir Tom Moore (centre) and Barbados’ Elder Bishop join hands celebrating comradeship during yesterday’s high tea in Sir Tom’s honour at St Ann’s Fort, Garrison. Looking on are some senior officers of the Barbados Defence Force. (Picture by Gercine Carter.) Social Share
One hundred-year-old British war veteran Colonel (Hon) Sir Tom Moore says despite the ravages of COVID-19, it will pass.
Sir Tom, who made international headlines by walking within the confines of his home to raise more than £30 million for Britain’s National Health Service, is in Barbados on a 17-day holiday, courtesy of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and British Airways.