Captain Sir Tom Moore

woodbine

The death has been announced this afternoon of Captain Sir Tom Moore who at the age of 100 raised tens of millions of pounds for charity, and became the oldest person to have a number 1 record.
The term "national treasure" is perhaps used too often, but Captain Tom was an inspiration to all of us in what were and remain very dark days, he really was someone special.
Captain Sir Tom I salute you sir.

janer1967

RIP Captain Sir Tom tragic that the object of your fundraising was what resulted in the end of your long inspirational life 

Swatteam

R I P Sir Tom Moore x

lisathomas50

RIP captain tom Moore  a man that will always be remembered  for his fund raising  and the reason he was fund raising has now taken his life covid19 doesn't  care  your a lovely man 

leeCal

RIP Sir Tom Moore.

Oxonlady

Captain Sir Tom Moore rest in peace, thank you for being such an inspiration to us all, reminding us that it's never too late to think of others. 

66Mustang

Very sad to hear of his passing

Tori_Scope

Very sad indeed. He'll certainly be well remembered. 

Andy58

Captain Sir Tom Moore is from the town I live in. All the local facebook groups have been busier than ever with messages of respect and they're trying to organise a doorstep clap for him at 8pm tonight.

Swatteam

Where i live they wouldn't clap for anyone  even the nhs at the start ill do it at home 

chiarieds

A remarkable man who has left behind a most remarkable legacy. A member of the 'Forgotten Army,' whom I doubt will be easily forgotten. God bless.

MarkN88

Sad news. Total respect!! 

BrettW

What sad news. I read yesterday that he was in hospital but not in ICU. His symptoms must have gotten worse rapidly. He will be sadly missed by many people and was a true inspiration for all generations

WestHam06

R.I.P Sir Captain Tom Moore, An Inspiration, A hero, and someone who we all should aspire to learn from. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Thank you. 

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Apparently Piers Morgan (a guy I don't normally like) has hit out against trolls who have complained about the late Captain Sir Tom Moore, Google the article for details, on this morning's Good Morning Britain.

coylygirl

Tomorrow will be a good day 

Ibelive2020

R.I.P Captain Sir Tom Moore an incredible special man a hero

jae377

Bit annoying as an ex serviceman to see Colonel Sir Tom constantly being called captain. I started as a Private but would have ripped you ears of if you had called that 18 years later after many promotions. Colonel Moore was promoted Colonel in recognition of his fundraising.
Sir Tom,  Colonel Moore, at a push Colonel  Sir Tom please

Seanchai

I always wondered where he got the " captain " about....probably the media ...
Tom raised a fair amount for the NHS and I think it's nice to remember him by his correct title 👍👌
May he rest in peace 🙏

woodbine

The title "colonel" was an honour one bestowed on him by his former regiment, for me he will always be Captain Sir Tom Moore, but call him whatever may his name and his memory live on.

Ibelive2020

@jae377 ripped my ears off ? Charming 

Ross_Scope

Ibelive2020 said:

@jae377 ripped my ears off ? Charming 

I think it's important that we respect other people's views on the subject, even if they are contrary to our own. As @woodbine says, for many of us he will always be Captain, regardless of how it officially should be, and he will be remembered as one of the many heroes of this pandemic.

jae377

Ibelive2020 said:

@jae377 ripped my ears off ? Charming 

Military expression meaning to verbally discipline someone in forceful terms, I am assuming that you have not served.

Ibelive2020

@jae377 no i have nőt sérved im a műm of 6 children and 3 have severe complex needs