Captain Sir Tom Moore's legacy was those he inspired, as well as the millions he raised - YEP letters

Yorkshire lad Tony Clark’s fantastic bronze statue of Captain Sir Tom Moore, entitled ‘Walk of Hope’ is certainly a fitting tribute to a true gentleman who’ll never be forgotten.

Sir Tom was the difference that made a difference. During the early part of the pandemic he inspired so many others to follow him in finding ways to push personal boundaries.

My dad, aged 85, was moved and emotionally lifted by what Sir Tom was doing. Dad started walking lengths of their garden footpath in Leeds 14 each morning under the watchful eye of their cat Snowy.

Some days he was tired and his legs ached but he was determined to push himself. By New Year morning he’d built up to doing 275 lengths, a total of 4.5 miles without stopping. Now he and my mum have had their first Covid jab they are both venturing out of the garden daily to walk around the estate.

Along with the millions of pounds raised for NHS charities, Sir Tom’s legacy will be the spirits he raised and the hope and self motivation he inspired in others.

PS, to one and all - keep going and stay strong. In the words of the song by D:Ream ‘Things can only get better’.