Arun remembers Captain Sir Tom Moore following his death

Arun District Council is flying its flags at half mast today in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore, who died with coronavirus yesterday.

By Katherine Hollisey-McLean

Published 3rd Feb 2021, 12:14 BST

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The 100-year-old became a national hero last year, when he raised almost £33million for the NHS, by doing laps of the garden at his home.

A tweet from the council on Wednesday this morning, accompanied by a picture of him, read: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

“He was, and will continue to be an inspiration to so many of us during this difficult time.

Captain Sir Tom Moore has died at the age of 100 (Photo: Getty Images)

“Our condolences go to his family and loved ones, and we will be flying our flags at half mast in his honour “

Captain Sir Tom was taken to Bedfordshire Hospital on Sunday after being treated for pneumonia for some time.

He had not been able to receive his coronavirus vaccination because of this, and tested positive for covid-19 last week.

Tom Moore Arun District Council NHS