Bunkermagnet
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Have you inspired millions and brought in millions to help fund NHS support.?
I didn’t think so.......
RIP Captain Sir Tom
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I didn’t think so.......
Blue in Munich
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https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/captain-tom-moore-covid-barbados-b1796365.html
Some need to hang their heads in shame; unfortunately they don't know the meaning of the word.
Some need to hang their heads in shame; unfortunately they don't know the meaning of the word.
harpo_72
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a very interesting good old boy with a fascinating life that was brought to light by his fantastic efforts.. definitely a role model to follow. RIP
Makes these influencers on Instagram and other web platforms look poor...
Makes these influencers on Instagram and other web platforms look poor...
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There’ll be Official visits to the Units he would of been Honorary Colonel of, ie, Inspections, Parades, etc.
Also if he’d of been representing the Unit in other areas, such as Royal or Military events.
It’s very much a ceremonial position, although some Honorary Colonels are very much involved in the local community as well, a previous one at a Unit I served with in London was also Mayor of London (going back a few years) and we hardly saw him, but he had the Unit involved in all sorts of high profile events in the City.
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In what way was it publicly funded?
BA is not owned by the taxpayer.
And if your comment was truly the best you could come up with then I genuinely feel sorry for you.
rulefan
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Thanks
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For what purpose exactly ?
He went on a bucket list holiday paid for by British Airways as a thank you
Imurg
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There's always one.....
harpo_72
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Life’s rich variety ... everyone should just chillThere's always one.....
SocketRocket
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Yes, every silver lining has a cloud.
bobmac
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Why?
Bdill93
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A beacon of light in all the darkness of 2020 - rest in peace Captain Sir Tom. Your service is now over, we thank you with all of our hearts. The nation mourns the loss of its recently adopted grandfather.
SaintHacker
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Wow, just wow. Can only assume that post is some kind of sad attention seeking, really really poor.
PNWokingham
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wow. Factually incorrect in relation to the taxpayer and such a poor judgement against probably 99/9% of the public's opion and respect for a hero, who raised millions and gave hope to many at a time of national emergency.
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Because if he isn’t trying to be controversial he has nothing to add to the forum.
SwingsitlikeHogan
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I think the general point that @Kellfire is alluding to (and that IMO shouldn't be framed in the context of Capt Tom) is that of it being very important that 'fairness' across the board in what we do and we can do, needs to be seen to be maintained. So all have to be very careful about making exceptions for specific individuals to important pandemic rules that we are having to live under. There seem to be too many of us out there keen and willing to exploit any perceived 'hole' in the rules or 'inequality' in how the rules are applied.
God bless you Captn Tom. Prayers of thanks from me.
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No, Kellfire is just posting controversial ideas to get a reaction.
Capn Tom broke no rules. Thus exploited nothing.
He was over 100, had 2 forms of cancer and was given the opportunity to enjoy his final years with a dream holiday.
SwingsitlikeHogan
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Yes I know - but some don't need much of an excuse.
As I said. I think it a great mistake to frame such concerns in the context of Captn Tom. I would happily frame them in another context but that would breach no-politics rule (and that I cannot do)
What his passing highlighted to me - and me and Mrs talked about it this morning - is that the youngest anyone who saw active service in WW2 is going to be is about 92. That generation is gradually going but we must never forget them - nor as we sit with our struggles today - should we forget what they sacrificed for us.
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Sats
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Sad news. RIP Captain Moore.
Factually incorrect.
As a reward for his remarkable achievement, Captain Tom and his family were treated to a holiday to Barbados courtesy of British Airways and Visit Barbados.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1...os-holiday-trip-captain-tom-moore-dead-latest
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/02/capt...p-defended-by-star-who-sung-for-him-14005784/
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/captain-tom-moore-covid-barbados-b1796365.html
