Captain Sir Thomas Moore, WWII Veteran and COVID-19 Hero, Dies

I am so heartbroken right now.

I just got word on the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore. If you recall, Captain Tom inspired thousands of people in April of last year, as he walked laps in his garden, wanting to raise awareness and just a little bit of money ($1200) to help the COVID-19 fight. Captain Tom walked every day with the aid of his walker, up and down his garden path with the hopes of making 100 laps before his 100th birthday.

Captain Tom made those laps and many more. He also managed to raise well over $40 million with donations from all over the world. He inspired others to do good as well. He celebrated his 100th birthday with thousands of cards sent by total, but inspired strangers and a flyover by the Royal Air Force in planes he used to fly. He was part of a viral music video singing with health care workers, made an honorary Colonel and even knighted by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Moment ago I just saw the news from CBC that he was hospitalized on Sunday from COVID complications and the family announced his passing just a short time ago on Twitter.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear father, Captain Sir Tom Moore…”The last year of our father’s life was nothing short of remarkable. He was rejuvenated and experienced things he’d only ever dreamed of. Whilst he’d been in so many hearts for just a short time, he was an incredible father and grandfather, and he will stay alive in our hearts forever.”

Tears are starting to fall as I write all this. Strange I know, but he was just one of those souls who touched me. He brought a smile to my face and true love and happiness to my heart.

100 years old is one hell of a milestone on it’s own. But to accomplish all that he did even before his last year of life, and to add that on, just makes him beyond remarkable.

Thank you Captain Sir Tom for your words and reminding me of this…

“Please always remember, tomorrow will be a good day,”

~Captain Sir Thomas Moore

…and that we will never walk alone.

Captain Sir Tom Moore was a hero in the truest sense of the word. His legacy will long live after him. pic.twitter.com/0Zn56gThCC

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 2, 2021

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