Remembering Captain Sir Tom Moore: One year on since his passing
Captain Tom died on 2nd February last year after contracting Covid-19
Last updated 23rd May 2022
Today marks one year since the passing of a national hero, Captain Sir Tom Moore.
On the anniversary of Captain Sir Tom’s death, his family remembers him and is proud to continue his legacy through The Captain Tom Foundation.
Captain Sir Tom Moore walked 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday for the NHS during the first national Covid-19 lockdown, which inspired the world.
Captain Tom became the 'world's grandfather'
Captain Tom became a figure of inspiration and admiration when he showed how much you can still achieve.
Since his, his daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore created a Captain Tom Day which will bring the generations together to celebrate older age groups. The day aims to spark conversation, learning and compassion across different age groups and ensure we feel more connected.
Hannah Ingram-Moore, Captain Tom's Daughter said: "It feels it so many ways like five minutes so often it feels like he's still here. He lived in our house for the last 13 years of his life. It's indelible; it is not erasable. He is in the very fabric of our building. He left this incredible lasting legacy of hope, not just to us here in the UK, but to people around the world.
"He became the world’s grandfather, I can continue to see and feel him in everything. That has been magical. On the other hand, there’s not a day that goes by where I don’t think about and miss him.
"He had a twinkle in his eye; as you all saw. There's no question in my mind that he would think we were on the right tracks, and he would quietly be smiling and thinking 'what's all the fuss about?' but rather loving all of it."
Our reporter Natalie Higgins, spoke to Hannah Ingram-Moore:
The legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore:
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.