TRIBUTES have poured in for the late Captain Sir Tom Moore, who died yesterday afternoon, age 100, after testing positive for Covid-19.

Sir Tom raised nearly £33 million for the NHS over the first lockdown by doing laps around his Bedfordshire garden.

He was admitted to hospital on Sunday after suffering pneumonia and testing positive for coronavirus.

Oxford Mail readers have paid tributes to the national hero:

TRICIA W: “A beautiful person, an inspiration to us all. No words can describe what a true hero sir captain Tom Moore is to many of us. Rest in peace angel.”

NICKY CLARGO: "Truly heartbreaking news. One who tried to raise a little but ended up raising so much and supporting so many. Goes to show you that no matter what age we are we can all do our bit. He will, I'm sure, receive an excellent send-off from the UK residents and hopefully, he will be an inspiration to many for years to come. RIP Sir Tom. You've earned your angel wings for sure." 

AMIR ALI: “My request is to have a 2-minute silence for captain sir Tom Moore, he raised funds for NHS to help everyone in the NHS; patients who are from all religions, different races people from all over the world who are NHS staff and patients as well, in my opinion, he is an international hero. We should all get together and have 2 minutes silence for this superhero who sadly not with us.”

VICKI COOKSON: "A true hero and a very inspirational man."

LORI BOWE: "Talk about ending your life on a high note. A true hero and inspiration to us all."

BECCA COLLACOTT: "A truly inspiration gentleman, hero. God Bless you Captain Sir Tom Moore and may you rest in peace."

DEBBIE MADDOCK: "True legend. RIP and thank you Sir Captain Tom."

NIKI GILES: "When he was walking around his garden to raise money for the NHS and all of his positivity, he taught us to come together. He taught us to come together. He's been a really bright ray of sunshine on us all from the start. We will always remember him for what he's done and for who he is."

KEN HOPKINS: "A humble gent who put himself out for others."

KEN BOYLE: "A man who lifted spirits when few others could."

WENDY PRIOR: "Amazing man - he got half the world believing again."

SIMON DPR: "The cement that held us together last year."

SLYVIA JONES: "So, so sad. But what a life, what a man, what a year."

KIRSTY JONES: "His ability to bring a nation together during dark days and his unwavering belief that better days would come. A true hero who served his country."

KAREN DYMEK: "A true gentleman. Rest in peace sir."

DES BRAMBLEY: "That a nonagenarian felt compelled to struggle out of his wheelchair to raise money to buy PPE for frontline staff in the NHS - a tragic situation he should not have been put in. Thank you for your efforts, Captain Sir Tom."

WENDY PRIOR: "Amazing man, he got half the world believing again."

STEFANIA MONERISI: "So sad he could not be protected against the virus, the same for which he became a hero. Rest in peace."

KERRY LOUISE: "Oh no, so sad. He will forever be remembered. RIP Sir Tom - you were and always will be a legend."

EVELYN GORDON: "Rest in Peace Sir Captain Tom Moore. What a man. Condolences to the family."

TONY JARVIS: "Rest in Peace Sir Tom. You were amazing, helping the NHS. God bless you."

ALBERT MAZEY: "Rest in Peace Captain Tom. A true hero, a gentleman and an inspiration to us all; condolences to his family."

ANGIE BROWN: "Captain Tom, today the country is in mourning. You were a credit to your country and to your family. He deserves a Thursday doorstep clap for all his contribution, sincere condolences to all."

LAINEY BUSTIN: "Rest in peace Sir Captain Tom thoughts are with your family." 

LIANA ACOCK: "Rest in Peace sir, you have done the NHS proud, thoughts with your family. Truly gutting."

STEPHANIE STEEL: "Amazing man, and a hero decades before Covid."

LISA THORPE: "Sorry for your loss, he was a hero, bless him."

ADAM RYAN: Rest in peace to you sir. You served our country well. You should be very proud of all you have done. May you rest in peace."

LINDSEY LEWIS: "Rest in Peace Tom, a true gentleman, we thank you. Condolences to your family."

CAROL WILSON: "Rest in Peace Sir Tom Moore. You were an exceptional man. The nation fell in love with you."

PAUL MULFORD: "Rest in Peace Sir Tom, sleep well."

NAWAZ WASIF: "Such sad news, Captain Sir Tom Moore, you will never be forgotten, such an inspiring character and total legend to the nation. Rest in Peace soldier." 

SAM: “You were such an inspirational and amazing man. You will surely be missed Captain Sir Tom by so many of us with Admiration and Respect. Rest in Eternal Peace.”

ANNONYMOUS: “Not only will Captain Sir Tom be remembered for his walk, that encouraged so many to sponsor him and some that were inspired to raise money in different ways but as well for being one of that generation that went through WW2 in such strong fashion. Truly a remarkable generation and Sir Tom stood out amongst them all. He will long be remembered by all who looked on in awe at the huge amount he raised and was a very humble and hugely likable Gentleman. May you rest in peace Sir and you will be remembered by us all for many, many years to come.”

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