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RIP Captain Tom

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Sad news about Captain Tom - an inspiration to many.
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R.I.P Capt. Sir Tom Moore

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Merged as two threads were started at the same time.


So very sad to hear that Captain Sir Tom Moore has passed away after battling Covid-19 following his contracting pneumonia.

He will always be remembered by our country for your wonderful spirit in raising £33-million for the NHS.

Rest In Peace, Captain Sir Tom.
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RIP Captain Tom.
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Saddened to hear that Sir Tom Moore has passed away. What a terrible way to go for an absolute hero. R.I.P. :cry:
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What a wonderful and inspirational man he was. RIP Capt. Sir Tom Moore.
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A genuine hero, putting others before himself during a time of crisis.
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Oh no. I was dreading this news. :cry:
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I was so saddened to hear this just a short time ago. RIP Captain Tom — what an inspiration.

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RIP Captain Sir Tom Moore -at last someone who deserved the title "Sir"
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RIP. An inspiration with his fundraising efforts and lifting spirits during difficult times.
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Very sad news. RIP Captain Sir Tom Moore.
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An amazing man, he will missed. R.I.P. Captain Tom
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To me it's more than the funds he raised for NHS charities, it's the inspiration he gave to others to both raise funds themselves and rise above their own personal challenges in doing so apart from lifting the mood at the darkest and most worrying period of the pandemic.

A very real hero, R.I.P Sir Tom.
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Yes, I agree. Obviously the money was a big achievement, but I think the way he inspired so many with his optimism and determination was also important.
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Very sad news. A man who will not be forgotten for his work to the NHS and inspiring Britain through a pandemic.

R.I.P. Sir Captain Tom.

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