Happy 100th Birthday Captain Tom! Gazette readers call for NHS fundraiser to be knighted in lovely birthday messages
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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.
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Hide AdThe ‘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:
Jackie Stephenson: “Happy 100th birthday Captain Tom Moore. Have a fantastic day. You're an amazing gentlemen and you deserve everything that everyone is doing for you.”
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Hide AdDavid Sawyers: “Have a great birthday my friend all the very best and a big thank you again for what you did for our country. I know words are not enough but again thanks and to all the other brothers in arms.”
Linda Emms: “Happy birthday captain Tom. You are an inspiration to us all. A true gentleman.”
Dorothy Burridge Johnston: “Happy 100th Birthday amazing gentleman. Thank you for all you've done for this country. We are all certainly proud of you especially the NHS.”
Deborah Kennedy: “Happy 100th birthday Captain Tom. You are one truly amazing gentleman, all in Great Britain are proud of you enjoy your very special day.”
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Hide AdBeverley Bristow: “Happy birthday sweetie! You have done so much for our country and u are continuing! You are loved by the nation, perhaps even the world! Put your feet up and you enjoy your day.”
Carole Atkinson: “Happy 100th birthday Captain Tom. Hope you have an amazing day.”