How Sunderland 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 in spring 2020.

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

Ideas from Echo readers include a new hospital in his name, a commemorative coin and a bank holiday.

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

Elizabeth Warren: "There have been several disabled children inspired to walk like Sir Tom. Perhaps something pertaining to children's rehabilitation or junior Paralympics would be good.

"I feel that his inspiration for those young people far outweighs the money that he raised.”

Heather Wood: "There is no doubt the man was a special person, however I believe he would prefer people to donate to the NHS charities rather than spend it on a memorial.”

Tania Smith: “Statue of Sir Tom in every hospital and plaques for every doctors’ surgery, so people can see what a lovely man he was.”

Pat Wesley: "A Sir Tom Moore bank holiday. One day a year that he will always be remembered for many years to come.”

Tom Hudson: "Build a holiday home park with all the modern medical and leisure facilities. All NHS workers can go for R&R with their families and it could be dedicated to Sir Tom and everyone who died through Covid.”

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Aimee Robsinon: "A Captain Sir Tom Moore foundation to be set up for the NHS.”

Neil Grieves: "A new hospital built in his name.”

John Scott: "A building for the research into medicines, vaccines and rehabilitation techniques and technology.”

Andrew Penman: "Maybe a blue plaque on his home.”

David Dowson: "A stamp with his photo on.”

David Herrington: “Free parking for NHS staff.”

Violet Williamson: “A memorial bench outside every main hospital in the country.”

Gwen Young: "Put his image on an everyday coin.”

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