A 91-year-old Poppy Appeal volunteer, Keith Shoat, has died after 69 years of fundraising, with his friend now continuing his legacy. Un voluntario de Poppy Appeal de 91 años, Keith Shoat, ha muerto después de 69 años de recaudación de fondos, con su amigo ahora continuando su legado.

Keith Shoat, a 91-year-old Braintree resident, has died after dedicating 69 years to collecting for the Poppy Appeal outside George Yard Shopping Centre, raising tens of thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion. Keith Shoat, un residente de Braintree de 91 años, ha muerto después de dedicar 69 años a recaudar para el Poppy Appeal fuera del Centro Comercial George Yard, recaudando decenas de miles de libras para la Royal British Legion. Known for his unwavering commitment, he became a beloved local figure each November. Conocido por su compromiso inquebrantable, se convirtió en una figura local querida cada noviembre. In his honor, his close friend and carer, Tony, has taken over the collection duties for the first appeal since his passing, continuing Shoat’s legacy amid an outpouring of community support and shared memories. En su honor, su amigo cercano y cuidador, Tony, ha asumido las tareas de recaudación para la primera apelación desde su fallecimiento, continuando el legado de Shoat en medio de una efusión de apoyo comunitario y recuerdos compartidos.