RIP Captain Sir Tom

[Blue in Munich]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-55881753

Thank you for your service & the lift you gave our spirits. RIP Sir.

 

[Taz]

RIP, an inspiration in these dark times.

 

[ger147]

An amazing last year of his life, rest in peace Sir Tom.

 

[Imurg]

I put in the other thread that I only know of him but his passing pains me like losing family..
Rest Easy Sir.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Fantastic legacy, RIP Sir

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Just amazing to think that he was 99 when he was doing those laps

Inspirational for many and a shining light during the pandemic

Don’t think there will ever be enough kind words said about him

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Another for whom the phrase "Lest we forget" applies so much to
RIP Sir.

 

[Robster59]

RIP. Sad to see him go but will always be remembered for the tremendous contribution he made.

 

[AmandaJR]

Hit me with a jolt when I heard the news. He was a shining beacon of light we all needed and hence the nation got on board and wanted to be a part of that feel good factor.

He lived to an amazing age, with all his faculties intact, and leaves behind a legacy most could only ever dream of.

RIP...

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Thank you for the positive inspiration .

You were truly an absolute shining example to us all. May you rest in peace.

One of a very special generation.

 

[Ser Shankalot]

Reading his obituary on the BBC site is very moving. He himself probably thought he had a normal common life. But he had an extraordinary impact, from just being and doing simple things. Service, family, charity, hope, belief in common goodness.

 

[rulefan]

RIP Sir Tom

But on a side note, why is his honorary rank of colonel not used? When are honorary ranks used?

 

[Jimaroid]

To a gentleman, a legend and a life well lived.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

RIP Sir Tom

But on a side note, why is his honorary rank of colonel not used? When are honorary ranks used?

When fulfilling the Honorary role he would of been addressed as “Colonel Tom”

 

[IanM]

What a man

 

[Golfmmad]

Not only did he inspire the whole nation, young and old, but across the world too.

Truly an amazing man.
RIP Sir Tom.

 

[rulefan]

When fulfilling the Honorary role he would of been addressed as “Colonel Tom”

Thanks but such as?

 

[2blue]

Amid these desperate & troubled times, you stood out & were recognized as being an honest man.

 

[SocketRocket]

Walk on in peace Sir, Your work here inspired us.

 

[SocketRocket]

The holiday public funded holiday to Barbados has to be mentioned.

Pretty low comment mate.
Yes, it was worth every penny and paid for by British Airways.