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'They will know that at that time they all came and did so well. an absolute legend [from] an exceptional generation that are still an inspiration for our Yorkshire soldiers today. She said: 'We knew he could do 100 laps of the garden - no doubt about it, but we never in a million years expected to raise this amount of money. Captain Tom began the final laps at 7.45am on Thursday, watched by film crews from BBC and ITV. Gretchen Whitmer blasts Trump for putting her and her family 'in danger' after his supporters chanted 'lock her up' at Michigan rally one week after botched kidnapping plot, Gov. [49][50] He was appointed the first Honorary Colonel of the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, Yorkshire, a training centre for soldiers under 18, on his 100th birthday. Captain Tom is... A gong for Captain Tom? I have watched the whole nation fall in love my father, and he deserves all the love, recognition and support for his incredible mission. [85] In the afternoon, a second flypast featured two Army Air Corps helicopters, a Wildcat and an Apache. XO! [113] He is a veteran of the Royal West African Frontier Force drafted at 16, the only surviving member of his Gold Coast Regiment, and one of 65,000 Ghanaian soldiers who fought under British officers in Burma. As word of his fund-raising spread via social media he quickly surpassed the £1,000 total. That sum of money is very difficult to imagine but it's coming in so well.'. His Battalion was stationed in the Lohardaga district near Ranchi. Also starting fast out the gate is “You Taught Me What Love Is” by Britain’s Got Talent contestant and pediatrics nurse Beth Porch, who works on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19 and is recovering after contracting the novel coronavirus. [106][107] A seven year old Devon schoolboy Louie Skinner from Torquay with Cerebral palsy inspired by Captain Tom Moore completed a 2.6k walk, raising £2500 for Rowcroft Hospice. Captain Moore said seeing the soldiers give him a guard of honour had given him a boost as he walked the final lap. 1 in the weekly "Official" UK Singles Chart, making Moore the oldest person to achieve that position and meaning that he was at No. Prince William and Kate were speaking to the BBC about how they have dealt with the coronavirus pandemic. [13] He also has two other grandchildren. 'Not only is he the biggest single fundraiser in British history and a decorated war veteran, he is the most charming man you could ever wish to meet. 'So why not sing, spread some cheer and again - raise money for our national heroes. [70][71], A number of artists have painted portraits of Moore; some said they would gift the paintings to him,[72] or sell them to raise more funds. 'The whole world is talking about Captain Tom Moore, and that makes me incredibly proud as his daughter. 'We know that this story will have a life to it, so as long as people are donating we'll keep supporting my father to do it and he will keep walking.'. We're doing so well, and knowing that the reason we started off was for the NHS. I do truly love him. [60], By 20 April, more than 800,000 people had signed a petition calling for Moore to be knighted. [54] [He made his first visit to the college on 10 September, when he was Chief Inspecting Officer at their annual graduation parade. Captain Sir Thomas Moore (born 30 April 1920), popularly known as "Captain Tom", is a former British Army officer and centenarian, known for his achievements raising money for charity in the run-up to his 100th birthday during the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 1941, he was sent to the DWR headquarters in Halifax where he joined the 9th Battalion at Winchcombe. [5], Moore was conscripted in the 8th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's Regiment (8 DWR) in May 1940, stationed in Cornwall, shortly after the beginning of the Second World War. 'God knows what the final total will be but good on him, I hope he keeps going.'. [82][83] By his birthday over 150,000 cards had been received. [77], Moore has given over 150 media interviews. Earlier, Captain Moore had said that NHS workers on the frontline 'deserve everything we can give them', telling ITV: 'I've always been one for having a future, I always think things will be good. [55]], Also on his birthday, he was named a "Point of Light" by the Prime Minister. After 48 hours of sales and streaming activity, the fundraising track shifted almost 36,000 units, mostly on downloads, according to the Official Charts Company. [1] He has also had a hip replacement and two knee replacements. Moore, who served in Myanmar during the Second World War, has been lauded by the Duke of Cambridge as a "one-man fundraising machine" and described as a beacon of hope during the coronavirus emergency. 'I think he's a one-man fundraising machine. ', You can donate to Tom's magnificent charity campaign by going to justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhs. She spent her last years in a nursing home, where Moore would visit her every day. Speaking about his health, Captain Moore told ITV's This Morning: 'My health is fine, I'm fine because of the NHS. Capt Moore has been personally thanked by the Duke of Cambridge, where he was shown a pre-recorded message from William, in which he praised the veteran's achievement as 'incredible' and 'amazing'. After the war, he worked as managing director of a concrete company and was an avid motorcycle racer. After being inspired by Captain Tom's outstanding charitable efforts, Michael Ball devised a plan. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 'Hopefully he can now add singing star to his many talents. [25] Another UK television channel, ITV, screened a 30-minute documentary, Captain Tom's War, on 8 May, in which Moore reminisced about his military career,[78][9] followed by the hour-long The Life & Times of Captain Sir Tom on 13 August. The PM will certainly be looking at ways to recognise Tom and his efforts'. All rights reserved.Billboard is part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. Via video link, Moore was guest of honour at, and opened, the NHS Nightingale Hospital Yorkshire and the Humber, in Harrogate, on 21 April. 'I had the idea the NHS voices of care could form the background voices for us. He joined the Armed Forces in 1940 when he was aged 20, Captain Moore married Pamela in 1968 and they had two daughters, Lucy and Hannah. He had been thrilled to meet soldiers from the modern day version of the regiment he had served in after being conscripted in 1940 when he was 20 years old. [1] He married Pamela, some 15 years his junior, in January 1968,[1][114] and they had two daughters,[114] Lucy[115] and Hannah. They're all so brave. Kate also said the family had been through 'ups and downs' during the lockdown 'like lots of families' since it was imposed on March 23, but they had stayed in touch with other family members using online video calls. 2) (England) Regulations 2020, Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. Royal Mail also celebrated his birthday by painting a postbox, near his home, the shade of blue used by the NHS, with a golden balloon and inscription on the side. 'But today really is something special with all you here and all the kind people watching and all you presenting money. Captain Moore, who turns 100 on April 30, only planned to raise £1,000 when he started out on his fundraising journey. He began his military career in Otley, West Yorkshire, where he joined the 8th Battalion, the Duke of Wellington's Regiment under Lieutenant Lord George Saville.

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