The well-liked and respected husband and father-of-two died on Monday after testing positive for coronavirus. With the knowledge of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (which runs Pilgrim Hospital), a photographer was present on behalf of the Standard to document the extraordinary tribute to him. You can read more about it here, including a heartfelt tribute from those who worked alongside him.
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A convoy of vehicles paraded through the hospital grounds as part of the tribute. | DRDawson Photography Photo: Midlands
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They came from not just the emergency services, but also local businesses. | DRDawson Photography Photo: Midlands
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Staff gathered in the car park, ready to honour Kumar's memory. | DRDawson Photography Photo: Midlands