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Post by trisha on Feb 2, 2021 19:01:24 GMT
I have just read that this courageous gentlemen has lost his battle against this horrible virus.
At 100, he really wouldn't have had much hope of recovery.
My thoughts go to his family. X
Trisha
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Post by sunnydays on Feb 2, 2021 20:01:18 GMT
He had the most amazing finale to his life.
I wonder in a way if he was resigned to his fate.
He will always be the image of courage against this disease.
xxx
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Post by moi on Feb 3, 2021 3:23:00 GMT
His death is news out here. A very wonderful man who showed you can still help others and make a difference at 100! He left us as a real hero .
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Post by jax2 on Feb 3, 2021 9:48:45 GMT
I know there's loads of tributes in the press about him, but personally I think he was a fantastic ambassador for older people. They tend to get forgotten or sidelined and their opinions & values considered out of date & old fashioned, but he showed that no matter how old you are, you can make a difference to other people by both your actions and your humility and his positive outlook was inspiring. His family must be immensely proud of him, and it's probably because of them that he lived such a long and illustrious life, being under the same roof as his daughter & her family for so long must have made a difference to all of them (but please don't suggest my dad comes to live with us, we would end up killing each other!)
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Post by Cj on Feb 3, 2021 10:11:22 GMT
What a lovely post Jax, wouldn't it be a wonderful thing if every child had a Cap'n Tom like grandad to set them an example...amongst all the political shenanigans and public lunacy going on he was an absolute hero, a true gentleman and a very gentle man. The photo of him being knighted by the Queen is so utterly sweet and moving.
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Post by linda on Feb 3, 2021 10:49:38 GMT
Yes, was half expecting this to happen. Courageous chap too.  |
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Post by Bellatrix on Feb 3, 2021 11:08:17 GMT
Gutted when I heard this, he was a lovely old gentleman and I was hoping he had some more years to look forward to.
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Post by Lancashire Lass on Feb 3, 2021 12:20:22 GMT
He did inspire the nation and was such a lovely chap. Iām very sad to hear of his death. His family must be so proud of him.
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Post by Jazzy on Feb 3, 2021 13:28:49 GMT
A true inspiration to the world, bless you Sir Tom ššš ā¤ļø
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Post by vwcamperfan on Feb 3, 2021 13:39:56 GMT
What a loss to us - he was such a wonderful chap. I would have loved to have had a grandad (or dad) like him. He did so much and inspired so many. He lived a selfless and full life, and gave till the end. How sad that the cause he was helping, ultimately took him.
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