Removal firm boss Brian Lynch, 46, said he was not an anti-vaxxer, but wanted more long-term scientific data before getting the jab. Close family friend Nicky Ashton had organised a pub fundraiser prior to the tragedy to support Mr Lynch ahead of his return home, and the event went ahead as planned on August 1. In a Facebook post on July 7, Mr Lynch explained how he 'wasn't feeling well' so decided to take a PCR test, 'despite what I think about testing and Covid vaccines.' People will also be encouraged to wear the colour green and let off green smoke flares, a colour synonymous with Mr Lynch. Before going onto a ventilator in hospital, Mr Eyers told his consultant that he wished he had been vaccinated .

Source: Daily Mail August 08, 2021 15:23 UTC