Captain Tom

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Sad news just announced - he has died today.

It is utterly heart-breaking that so many patients have died in hospitals and care homes without families present. Equally, it is heartwarming that families are now allowed to visit people when they are at the end of their lives. I am very pleased that Captain Sir Tom Moore's family were present and able to say their goodbyes.

@LyingWitchInTheWardrobe I can’t even work out the point you’re trying to make - but maybe go an make it somewhere else.

What a huge amount he achieved in his last year - more than most of us do in a lifetime. A hero and an inspiration to us all. Well done, Captain Tom - a life well lived.

@grapewine

It's sad for his family. But they were there with him and had a family Christmas, which is more than most are afforded currently.

Why do you think that means people can't be saddened to hear of his death?

As said before I had 3 relatives die last year during lockdowns. All three were able to be visited at end of life, despite one having covid. This isn't that unusual.

Yes, as a wider family we are glad that they were able to have a visit from loved ones albeit in PPE, one at a time and in short bursts. But does the fact that some family members were able to be with them mean no one else should feel saddened that they died?

RIP ❤️

RIP to Tom and all those who have sadly lost their lives to Covid.

Very sad news. He was a lovely man and lived a good and interesting life.

He didn’t catch in hospital, he went in with it. I won’t mention where I think he could have caught it as some people won’t be able to handle it

It was probably covid straight away. Tests don't always show positive.

Please stop squabbling on this thread. It’s not the time or the place.

Captain Tom was such a selfless hero...twice...... once in WW2 and again raising 32 million for the NHS, despite all his health struggles.

Not to mention raising morale and being a true inspiration and example to us all.

RIP.

Very sad news.

He shone brightly in a very dark time. Thank you Major Tom.

Oh, no. So sad.

I’m a health care professional and about 15 years ago when they were burying the lady WW1 veteran it hit me that the last WW2 veteran was not that far away in time. It made me treasure each and every one I come across in my work. Ditto the women who lived through WW2.

Well said @justasking111

I think it's ok if there's a big outpouring of grief focused on Captain Tom's death. So, so many people have been bereaved by Covid. We can think of them all as we grieve for this man. We can be upset, we can talk about the sadness of loosing someone. We don't need to go into whys or wherefors (don't get me wrong, I'm not dismissing them for a minute). The UK is going through a tragedy, a trauma, and sometimes a focus, like this news, can be therapeutic. If we avoid the arguing and focus on kindness.

I’m sad at the loss of a lovely man who did so much. But I am also uncomfortable with the outpouring of grief which undoubtedly come. I am also deeply uncomfortable (glad for him and his family) but if he can have his family at the end why not all? There should be no special treatment.

The last WW1 veteran!

A life well lived, rip

@LyingWitchInTheWardrobe please do ignore us all, stop me-railing the thread with your own agenda and let those of us that wish to and need to share collective grief do so in peace!

Moving on

I find it strangely comforting, actually, that even though many of us have not been able to be with loved ones through critical times this year, he did have that last few hours with his family at his bedside. Just because it’s been extra shit for so many doesn’t mean it has to always be extra shit for everyone. I’m really glad his family had that time and that has no bearing on anyone else’s circumstances.

Lying I'm sure if you want to start a thread mourning whoever you have lost, there will be many posters willing to support you.

Captain Tom raised 32million for the NHS, he was seen by some as a sign of hope, unity, it's only fair that people can come here to talk about their feelings, it doesn't have to take it away from anyone else's loss.

Very sad.

I found listening to him so very inspiring.

He really understood difficult times and how to remain positive.

It's sad for his family. But they were there with him and had a family Christmas, which is more than most are afforded currently.
He lived with his daughter and her family so, of course they with him and had a family Christmas. Why wouldn't they?