Captain Tom Moore is set to be knighted for his fundraising efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic
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The 100-year-old war veteran – who recently raised more than £32 million for NHS charities by completing 100 laps of his garden – is set to receive the prestigious honour after a special nomination from Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The Prime Minster – who was in intensive care in April, after being diagnosed with coronavirus – said that Captain Tom’s efforts “inspired the whole country” amid the pandemic.
He added:
‘On behalf of everyone who has been moved by his incredible story, I want to say a huge thank you. He’s a true national treasure’.
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has also praised Captain Tom, saying he’s:
‘brought inspiration to millions and helped all of us to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our NHS’.
He added:
‘In his actions, Tom embodied the national solidarity which has grown throughout this crisis, and showed us that everyone can play their part in helping build a better future’.
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In April, the Prime Minister led the tributes to Captain Tom on his 100th birthday.
The veteran celebrated the landmark occasion on April 30 and a host of famous faces wished Tom well.
The Prime Minister said:
‘Captain Tom, I know I speak for the whole country when I say “We wish you a very happy 100th birthday”. Your heroic efforts have lifted the spirits of the entire nation.
‘You’ve created a channel to enable millions to say a heartfelt thank you to the remarkable men and women in our NHS who are doing the most astounding job’.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall also sent a birthday card to the retired army officer, and Duchess Camilla reached out in a special video message to honour his efforts.
She said:
‘That wonderful man, Captain Tom, walking around and raising all that money – that sort of thing makes you proud to be British, doesn’t it’.
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