This article appeared in the April 30, 2020 edition of the Monitor Daily.

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A message of love

Happy birthday, Captain Tom!

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Former British Army Capt. Tom Moore, who raised more than $36 million for the United Kingdom's National Health Service, was made an honorary colonel by the British government today on his 100th birthday. The centenarian raised money by doing laps in his backyard with his walker. Above, Mr. Moore and daughter Hannah wave to a Spitfire and Hurricane from Royal Air Force Coningsby as they flew over his house in Bedfordshire April 30, 2020.

This article appeared in the April 30, 2020 edition of the Monitor Daily.

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