Happy 100th Birthday Captain Tom! Gazette readers call for NHS fundraiser to be knighted in lovely birthday messages
Captain Tom Moore who has captured the hearts of the nation and raised more than £31million for the NHS is celebrating his 100th birthday.
And Gazette readers have come out in force to wish the centenarian a very special day with some taking the opportunity to call for the captain to be knighted.
On his 100th birthday, Thursday, April 30, Captain Tom has been made an honorary colonel.
The ‘true gentleman’ won the hearts of the nation when he embarked on a fundraiser – with an initial target of £1,000 – to support the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden.
Now he’s raised over £31million for the NHS and is currently at number one of the UK’s music charts for his duet to ‘You’ll never walk alone’ with Michael Ball.
He is the first 100-year-old to ever have a number 1 hit.
Gazette readers have wished Captain Tom a happy birthday on this very special day:
William Straw: “Happy birthday Captain Tom, you’re incredible, a big heart. You deserve a knighthood, wish you all the best.”
Margaret Lowden: “What a man congratulations on your 100 birthday you have done so well. I hope the young people take notice of what you can do when you want to. Thank you so much.”
Hazel Athey: “Thank you so much Tom for the enormous amount of money you raised by walking with your zimmer around your garden, your heart must be bursting with pride like mine is for what you have achieved at your age of 100 years old. Take care have a nice day on your 100th birthday”
Denise Mulley: “Happy 100th birthday Captain Tom. You are amazing, we salute you sir.”
Steve Smith: “Happy birthday to a wonderful man who everyone should admire and look up to. This man has shown the world what dedication can do. From a frontline mental health worker.”
Kath Walsh: “Congratulations on reaching your 100th birthday in a most spectacular way, well done Captain Tom for everything you have done for the NHS. You're a legend.”