A HEREFORD pub is to display a defibrillator in memory of a much loved man who died of a heart attack.
The family of Michael Jones, known as 'Mick the Stick', were left heartbroken following his death which happened in February.
However, they decided they wanted to do something to remember him by.
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A charity bingo was held at Hereford Welsh Club, where Mr Jones was a regular, with the event raising over £2,200.
Registered charity, London Hearts has now supplied the family a defibrillator, which will be installed tomorrow (Friday) alongside a memorial plaque at the Wye Inn, off Holme Lacy Road.
It is hoped that it will raise awareness about how to use the life-saving resource. Any money left will be used to purchase a bench which will place in the Welsh Club's garden where his loved ones can sit and reflect.
"Michael was the kindest man with the biggest heart, though sadly it seemed a weak one," said Mr Jones' family.
"We love and miss him endlessly but being able to do this has brought an immense amount of comfort. We would like to offer our thanks everyone involved."
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