An inspiration to us all: Shropshire pays tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore
Tributes have poured in following the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore.
The 100-year-old, who raised almost £33m for NHS charities, was taken to Bedford Hospital after requiring help with his breathing on Sunday. He tested positive for Covid-19 last week.
His daughters said they “shared laughter and tears” with their father in their final few hours together.
Many tributes have been paid. Telford & Wrekin Council leader Shaun Davies said: “God bless you sir. You served your country throughout your life – an inspiration to us all. Rest in peace Capitan Sir Tom Moore.”
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Wellington town councillor Usman Ahmed said: “Captain Sir Tom Moore devoted his life to public service, through the armed forces and he united our country through his spirit and determination, raising money for our NHS at a moment of national crisis. He was the best of Britain and our country is poorer without him.”
Brookside parish councillor Shana Roberts added: “You showed us that one person can make a difference.”
“That your contribution to this world is not limited by your physical capability and we are not simply spectators.
“You are courage. You are valour. We are forever changed because of your actions.”
This morning Shropshire Council tweeted: "Today the flag outside Shirehall is flying at half mast. This is as we all take time to remember the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore. An inspiration to us all in the hardest of times, his fundraising, bravery and good humour united a nation. You will never be forgotten."
Telford Police said: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Captain Tom Moore. His efforts to raise funds for our NHS inspired the nation last year; bringing us together in spirit when we had to physically stay apart. Rest in peace, Sir Tom."
Telford & Wrekin councillor Shirley Reynolds posted: "As a mark of respect our flags have been lowered to half mast this morning to Honour Capitan Sir Tom Moore. Thank you, Sir."
Rotarian John Law, president of Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club, said: "On behalf of Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club, I would like to add our tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore and hope that the nation will mark his memory in a permanent form.
"I think he did a magnificent job which has been widely acknowledged both now and in the past."
Army veteran Captain Sir Tom won the nation’s hearts by walking 100 laps of his garden in Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire last year during the first lockdown, raising money for NHS Charities Together.
He was knighted by the Queen in July in a special ceremony at Windsor Castle.
