We salute your charitable resolve to make a difference Captain Tom Moore - The Yorkshire Post says

And the Second World War veteran’s steadfast goodwill shows no sign of falter, as he plans to launch a new charitable foundation to support hospices, help people facing bereavement and help combat loneliness, an issue on which this newspaper has campaigned tirelessly.

As is to be set out in his autobiography, one of two books to be published later this year to support the Captain Tom Foundation, the 100-year-old has had an extraordinary life which has seen him race motorbikes competitively and take off for the Himalayas and Everest in his nineties.

With his ‘keep on going’ attitude, the humble national treasure has certainly had a busy few weeks. But when Jeremy Vine suggested he must feel tired as he was presented with a special cartoon portrait from The Yorkshire Post for his 100th birthday last month, Captain Tom said: “I’m a Yorkshireman, you don’t get exhausted by things like that.”

Well Sir, your home county is in awe of your unwavering resolve to make a difference. Thank you for your continued efforts - a true inspiration who has done Yorkshire proud.

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