Captain Sir Tom Moore

Captain Sir Tom Moore died today in hospital with his family by his side. He raised £39 million for the NHS last year near the beginning of the pandemic, by walking 100 laps of his garden. He really captured the imagination of the nation, as he walked cheerfully up and down, wearing his 2nd World War medals on his regimental blazer. He turned 100 last April and in the summer he received a knighthood from the Queen. What a remarkable last year of his life he has had. He caught pneumonia a couple of weeks ago and then Covid-19, and was taken to hospital two days ago. The union flag at Downing Street is at half mast. He has had tributes from many people, led by the Prime Minister and the Queen. What an amazing man.