In Pictures: How Captain Sir Tom Moore inspired a nation
The Second World War veteran has died aged 100
Captain Sir Tom Moore captured the nation’s heart last year when he made 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS.
Since the effort in April, he has raised more than £30 million for the healthcare system’s battle against coronavirus.
But his achievements did not stop there. In 2020 he was knighted by the Queen, recorded a number one single, published his autobiography and turned 100 years old. This gallery showcases just a few of the veteran’s highlights.
Captain Sir Tom Moore at his home in Bedfordshire after he achieved his goal of 100 laps of his garden
A mural of Captain Sir Tom Moore painted on a building in Southport
To mark #Veteransday here’s a memory from my time serving in India #ArmedForcesWeek @Dukes3376 @YORKS_REGT #TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay pic.twitter.com/BL2e1fqeyd
— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) June 25, 2020
My incredible team and uniform picture that I hold so dear. #walkwithtom pic.twitter.com/bjpcgzwTKf
— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) April 11, 2020
Captain Tom Moore receiving his knighthood from the Queen during a ceremony at Windsor Castle
Just received a rather special birthday card from Her Majesty The Queen @RoyalFamily pic.twitter.com/jqIxpVFBRH
— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) April 30, 2020
Captain Sir Tom Moore became the oldest cover star for British GQ magazine (GQ)
Captain Sir Tom Moore arriving for GQ Men Of The Year awards at the London Coliseum (GQ)
Ahead of our first ever digital #GQAwards on Thursday 26th November at 8PM, we reveal the recipient of our 2020 Inspiration Of The Year award, Captain #SirTomMoore 👏🙌https://t.co/Qtfb8h6ERr #BOSSxGQAwards #BOSSBOTTLED #SuitedByBoss #GQAwardsAtHome @HUGOBOSS pic.twitter.com/jMeZ7uY6aN
— British GQ (@BritishGQ) November 16, 2020
A hand-knitted Christmas bauble of Captain Sir Tom Moore hangs on the village Christmas tree in the centre of Allington, Lincolnshire
Captain Sir Tom Moore celebrating after reaching the top of the Official Singles Chart with his rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone with Michael Ball and The NHS Voices Of Care Choir
“We’ve had some inspirational captains over our time, but to have @captaintommoore doesn’t get any better. I can’t think of anyone more deserving to captain the #Lionhearts squad.”
Perfectly put, David! 😊
— England (@England) July 11, 2020
Artist Symon Mathieson alongside the mural he painted in tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore and the NHS on a garden shed in Dundee
Captain Sir Tom Moore at his home in Bedfordshire on the publication day of his autobiography Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day
Enjoying a beautiful family day in the Barbados sunshine ☀️ #TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay pic.twitter.com/ejrzfjpTJQ
— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) December 18, 2020
Tobias Weller, who has cerebral palsy and autism, was inspired by Captain Tom to run a marathon using a race runner in a street near his home in Sheffield
A soldier salutes a 14ft mural painted in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore on his 100th birthday at Aldergrove Flying Station in Co Antrim
Captain Sir Tom Moore with birthday cakes as he celebrates his 100th birthday
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