'A true inspiration': Portsmouth residents react to veteran's pebble art messages of hope in Southsea

AN army veteran who has created message of hope with pebbles on the seafront has been called a ‘true inspiration’ by readers.
One of Graham Culton's stone messages across Portsmouth.One of Graham Culton's stone messages across Portsmouth.
One of Graham Culton's stone messages across Portsmouth.

Graham Culton is behind the artistic creations in Southsea.

One of the latest messages paid tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore, who died aged 100 last week.

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Graham Culton with one of his stone messagesGraham Culton with one of his stone messages
Graham Culton with one of his stone messages
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He told The News he started to make the messages ‘to promote happiness’.

From the response to our initial story, Graham has fulfilled that ambition.

Here are just some of the positive reactions from our readers on Facebook:

Paula Lynch said: ‘He’s a nice bloke. I recently had the chance to chat with him.’

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Sam Devine wrote: ‘He handed my friend and me lovely Xmas cards in Victoria Park.’

Julie Barnard said: ‘We walk past there most evenings and it cheers us up.’

Archie A. added: ‘Really good lad is Graham , proud to know him and call a brother, high Respect mate.’

Jayne Archer wrote: ‘Lovely man with a big heart.’

Carly Megan said: ‘Such a lovely bloke and a true inspiration. He's definitely inspired me and I now look at things a lot differently.

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‘Have been lucky enough to speak with him in person and now holds a special place in my heart.’

Vikki Mathews wrote: ‘He certainly gives a boost good for you.’

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