How Hartlepool would like to see Captain Sir Tom Moore remembered

Captain Sir Tom, who was 100, died on Tuesday, February 2 after testing positive for Covid-19.

Since then, there have been calls for a lasting public memorial to the war veteran, who raised more than £32million for the NHS in the run-up to this 100th birthday during the first lockdown.

A national applause in his name took place on Wednesday, February 3.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have both shown support for a lasting tribute.

Here are some of your suggestions from the Hartlepool Mail Facebook page on how you think Captain Sir Tom’s legacy should be permanently marked:

Shirley Cooper: “A plaque in every hospital’s main entrance would be so fitting for our hero Captain Sir Tom Moore.”

Lauren Davies: "All hospitals needs a Sir Tom Moore ward. Every. Single. One.”

Angela Scott: "It would be good if schoolchildren were taught what Sir Captain Tom did for our NHS. He will be forever remembered for his remarkable achievements and will definitely always be a part of our history. It’s important to teach our children just what can be possible and to always help others wherever you can.

"Each town/city could surely have something of their own to always remember Sir Captain Tom. Even if it meant raising own funds to make this possible.”

Linda Anderson: "A hospital named after him with a roll of honour inside for every NHS worker who has died.”

Deborah Preston: "Sir Tom Moore award and in every hospital a Captain Tom ward.”

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