Norfolk and Suffolk pay tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore
Tributes for the veteran have been pouring in from Norfolk and Suffolk.
Last updated 3rd Feb 2021
Tributes have been pouring in from around the world, including here in Norfolk and Suffolk, for Captain Sir Tom Moore, who's died aged 100.
The veteran and charity fundraiser had been in hospital following a positive test for Covid-19.
His family confirmed he passed away yesterday morning.
People from across our region have been paying tribute to the veteran, especially our NHS services who benefited from the almost £33m he raised by walking up and down his garden during lockdown last year.
Football teams in Norfolk and Suffolk also took time to pay their respects, with Norwich holding a minute's applause for the veteran before their match against Milwall.
MP's for the region's constituents have also been paying their respects to the fundraiser.
Local authorities also sent well wishes to Captain Tom's family, with many landmarks across the country lighting up in his honour overnight.
Royalty, celebrities and even the White House were also among those paying their respects online.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who have a residence in Norfolk, shared a tweet from Her Majesty The Queen.
Here are some of Captain Tom's incredible moments from the last 12 months
Celebrating with his family post fundraiser
In April, Captain Tom celebrated with his family after completing 100 laps of his garden in aid of the NHS' charitable wing, NHS Charities Together, raising £33 million.
Sir Captain Tom Moore
Captain Tom Moore becomes Sir Captain Tom Moore after receiving his knighthood from the Queen last July.
A Captain Tom mural
A mural was painted in Belfast to commemorate his 100th Birthday. He also received more than 150,000 Birthday cards from all over the world.
Walking down a guard of honour
Captain Sir Tom was also made an Honorary Colonel of the Northern military training establishment in tribute to his fundraising efforts.
He even had a No.1 in the charts
Captain Tom also reached No.1 in the charts with his rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone with Michael Ball and The NHS Voices Of Care Choir.
Captain Tom releases autobiography
Captain Tom released his own book 'Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day: My Autobiography', and was Sunday Times No1 Bestseller. It captures the story of his long and dramatic life, including his time in World War II and his love for motorbikes.
A Charity challenge was launched in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore
The family of Captain Sir Tom Moore encouraged people to take on their own "Captain Tom 100" charity challenge on what would have been the weekend of his 101st birthday.
A 'Captain Sir Tom Moore day'
Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter is hopes to start an annual fundraising event, in the style of Children In Need, to empower older people.