The 100-year-old veteran affectionately known as “Captain Tom” will receive a knighthood after raising tens of millions of dollars for Britain’s National Health Service. Tom Moore -- who was recently given an honorary promotion to the rank of “Colonel” on his 100th birthday -- originally set out to
The 100-year-old veteran affectionately known as “Captain Tom” will receive a knighthood after raising tens of millions of dollars for Britain’s National Health Service.
While he said that this he was “overwhelmed,” he joked that he might need assistance to get down on one knee when the moment comes. 1/2 A message from Tom; 'I am absolutely overwhelmed. Never for one moment could I have imagined I would be awarded with such a great honour. I’d like to thank Her Majesty The Queen, the Prime Minister and the Great British public. I will remain at your service…
Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a statement saying: “On behalf of the whole country, I want to say a huge thank you.”
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