Author Topic: Captain Tom (Read 1577 times)

Colin C No.3 · « on February 01, 2021, 10:23:49 am by Colin C No.3 »

He's been struggling at home with pneumonia for the past two weeks & tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday.

He's been admitted to Bedford hospital but is not in ICU.

Get well soon Captain.

« **on:** February 01, 2021, 10:23:49 am »

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idler · « **Reply #1 on** February 01, 2021, 10:26:53 am by idler »

I thought that we had had a bid for Tom Anderson for a minute there.
Joking apart though, good luck Captain Tom.

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #2 on** February 01, 2021, 10:37:33 am by BillyStubbsTears »

That would be a sadly ironic end. Good luck to him.

Woodhead Passer · « **Reply #3 on** February 02, 2021, 04:17:11 pm by Woodhead Passer »

Sadly passed away today

RIP Captain Sir Tom Moore

Not Now Kato · « **Reply #4 on** February 02, 2021, 04:19:01 pm by Not Now Kato »

RIP Captain Tom.

Colin C No.3 · « **Reply #5 on** February 02, 2021, 04:32:48 pm by Colin C No.3 »

A man with huge determination, a lucidity that belied his years, a clarity of purpose & a demeanour that engaged him with the whole population.

Our politicians would do well to strive for some of his attributes.

What a life, what a man.

Rest in Peace Captain.

Bentley Bullet · « **Reply #6 on** February 02, 2021, 05:04:36 pm by Bentley Bullet »

RIP Captain Tom. An inspiration to us all.

belton rover · « **Reply #7 on** February 02, 2021, 05:32:53 pm by belton rover »

A wonderful man. Rest in peace, Sir.

Campsall rover · « **Reply #8 on** February 02, 2021, 05:34:45 pm by Campsall rover »

Sad news.
An inspiration to all of us.

R.I.P Captain Tom

selby · « **Reply #9 on** February 02, 2021, 05:46:29 pm by selby »

Served in the Arakan admin box campaign in Burma during the second world war, he saw the worst of humanity as a young man.

wilts rover · « **Reply #10 on** February 02, 2021, 05:58:41 pm by wilts rover »

He had a fascinating life for most of his 100 years and then achieved more in his last few months than most of us can ever dream of doing.

An ispiration to the nation

RIP Sir Captain

roversontheup · « **Reply #11 on** February 02, 2021, 06:05:57 pm by roversontheup »

In the space of 12 months he became one of the most loved people in the country. What an example he set to us all.

Very sad news. Rest in peace Sir Captain Tom.

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #12 on** February 02, 2021, 06:07:50 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

An absolute inspiration. A model for all of us.

RIP Sir.

idler · « **Reply #13 on** February 02, 2021, 06:46:00 pm by idler »

Now he is one person definitely deserving of recognition at every football match this week-end.

rich1471 · « **Reply #14 on** February 02, 2021, 08:15:56 pm by rich1471 »

Should be give a funeral fit for a king , the man was an inspiration and a national hero

ravenrover · « **Reply #15 on** February 02, 2021, 09:36:36 pm by ravenrover »

I know Capt Tom is a yorkshireman but I hope it doesn't involve Leicester and car parks as it did for the last Yorkist king

Darren · « **Reply #16 on** February 02, 2021, 09:51:14 pm by Darren »

I feel incredibly sad at this news, he was a beacon of hope and honesty at a time when our lives are in the hands of crooks and liars.

tyke1962 · « **Reply #17 on** February 03, 2021, 12:26:00 am by tyke1962 »

I was extremely upset to hear of Captain Tom's passing this afternoon .

Captain Tom came from a generation this country is unlikely to see again , probably the best generation the country's ever seen .

A true inspiration and a lovely man .

RIP Captain Tom Moore , a life so well lived .

River Don · « **Reply #18 on** February 03, 2021, 08:29:37 am by River Don »

Very sad news indeed.

On another point, I assume he had been vaccinated. So I wonder, was the pneumonia that did for him, a result of Covid? Reports seem to suggest he had pneumonia and then caught Covid. A hundred year old passing as a result of pneumonia isn't unexpected. I just wondered if it was the Covid in the end or not.

Bentley Bullet · « **Reply #19 on** February 03, 2021, 08:48:18 am by Bentley Bullet »

He didn't receive the vaccine because of the medication he was on to treat pneumonia.

Filo · « **Reply #20 on** February 03, 2021, 08:53:55 am by Filo »

RIP Captain Tom, not sure it was a wise decision for his family to take him to Barbados in the midst of a global pandemic though

MachoMadness · « **Reply #21 on** February 03, 2021, 10:26:59 am by MachoMadness »

Quote from: River Don on February 03, 2021, 08:29:37 am

Very sad news indeed.

On another point, I assume he had been vaccinated. So I wonder, was the pneumonia that did for him, a result of Covid? Reports seem to suggest he had pneumonia and then caught Covid. A hundred year old passing as a result of pneumonia isn't unexpected. I just wondered if it was the Covid in the end or not.

I believe pneumonia can be caused by Covid. The two could well be linked.

It's a sad loss, the guy offered hope to so many and to lose him to Covid feels cruel. Thoughts with his family.

River Don · « **Reply #22 on** February 03, 2021, 01:57:53 pm by River Don »

Quote from: Bentley Bullet on February 03, 2021, 08:48:18 am

He didn't receive the vaccine because of the medication he was on to treat pneumonia.

That is unfortunate. He's developed the pneumonia which prevented him for having the vaccine. Then having to go into hospital he's contracted the covid.

The pneumonia might have been enough on its own but that has directly lead to him contracting covid and not having any protection against it.

Poor fella, still one hundred is an excellent age.

roversdude · « **Reply #23 on** February 04, 2021, 08:45:51 pm by roversdude »

RIP a true gent

drfchound · « **Reply #24 on** February 04, 2021, 09:45:04 pm by drfchound »

Captain Tom was a shining light last summer and inspired lots of people.
His fundraising will forever remembered and he deserves all the recognition that came his way.

Getridorit · « **Reply #25 on** February 07, 2021, 06:25:18 pm by Getridorit »

Quote from: Filo on February 03, 2021, 08:53:55 am

RIP Captain Tom, not sure it was a wise decision for his family to take him to Barbados in the midst of a global pandemic though

He probably had an amazing time surrounded with his family, and would have loved every minute of it.
And the family have memories now to cherish and talk about forever.

I'd say they made the right decision, good on them.

RIP captain Tom.
True British legend.

the vicar · « **Reply #26 on** February 08, 2021, 07:32:21 pm by the vicar »

RIP Captain Tom great man he will be looked after

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