Thursday, April 16, 2020

How simply fantastic is this old soldier ????!!!







++++For non UK readers this chap (Capt Tom Moore) is 99 years young (will be 100 on 30th April) and is ex Military having served in WW2. He wanted to raise £2000 for local NHS (National Health Service) for having helped him with hip replacement and other issues. He intended to complete 100 laps of his home (approx 25m in batches of 10) and his efforts went viral and very quickly he had raised tens and then hundreds of thousands of £. He completed his 100 laps (hence the Guard of Honour) and has raised over £15million (yes million !!) and has become a national hero (again)  and symbol for us all. Truly these were the greatest generation.++++




3 comments:

  1. Captain Tom is an absolute star, and only with the passage of time will we realise that what he has done is more than just for the NHS, but for the morale of the whole country too.

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  2. Yes truly inspirational and amazing how sharp his mind still seems to be.

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  3. There are many ways to be a hero, and this fine gentleman shows that age is no obstacle to same!

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