Prime Minister to lead national clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore TONIGHT
It will take place at 6pm to honour his incredible life
Last updated 3rd Feb 2021
The Prime Minister has confirmed that a nationwide clap in tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore will take place tonight at 6pm.
The centurion, who became a household name last year thanks to his fundraising £33 million for the NHS, sadly died yesterday in hospital.
Speaking in the Commons, Boris Johnson encouraged people to get involved and join the "national clap": “We all now have the opportunity to show our appreciation for him and all that he stood for and believed in.
“That is why I encourage everyone to join in a national clap for Captain Tom and all those health workers for whom he raised money at 6pm this evening.”
His comments come after the House of Commons observed one minute's silence in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore and everyone who has died as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
People across the world were paying tribute to 'Captain Tom' on social media last night.
Here's some of the highlights from his incredible final year:
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.
Captain Tom's family have since tweeted about the gesture, writing on Twitter, 'Captain Tom's family are incredibly touched by the public's suggestion of #ClapForTom this evening at 6pm. They will be taking part with huge love in their hearts for their father, grandfather and father-in-law. '