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#CAPTAINTOMMOORE

Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised almost £33 million for the UK’S NHS, has died with coronavirus.

@Antacsb tweeted: “Thank you for the sacrifice & service, Captain.”

@ciarele01 wrote: “Rip Captain Tom. What a legend! Thoughts are with Captain Tom’s family. What an amazing man.”

@roryhaczewski added: “Shined so much light on this period of darkness. A man with remarkable spirit, with the mantra that will live on: ‘Tomorrow will be a better day.’ Thank you Captain.”

@Foranmar said: “Sad day for a gentleman who, despite his age, provided inspiration for so many during the first lockdown. It was nice to see that he managed to tick a few more items off the bucket list before being called for duty one last time.”

@westburylodge wrote: “So so sad but what an inspiration to all generations throughout the world. Sending love to the family.”

@charlotteukcity added: “In the end, one thing we all know for sure is we will all pass away. The mark of a good life is what you did for good with the time given to you. Captain Tom Moore never complained, he only served. He understood his purpose and he was loved for it.”

@Thenathanns said: “Served in WW2, and did amazing money-raising for NHS when they needed it most. He's a real British hero, I hope he'll be remembered in history books.”

@Southonauction wrote: “So sad – a legend and a very special gentleman.”

@Benvickery03 wrote: “So sad. He’ll be one of the things we’ll remember about this time. He cared enough to do something to help and lifted the nation’s spirit by what he did. It’s tragic that it probably contributed to his death as well.”

@Juananderonly tweeted: “Absolutely heartbreaking, a hero in more ways than one in his lifetime”

@Jdsdawson added: “That is very sad. But may his memory be a blessing and his name live for ever. He brought inspiration and encouragement in dark days.”

@Dlindo11 wrote: “The word legend gets thrown around far too often these days. Very fitting here. RIP to a true gent.”

@spiggytoe wrot: “RIP Sir. You have given the nation a focus and are an icon for these troubled times. Go and rest easy with your comrades.”