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Captain Tom

Posted by John <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=John' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 4:27 pm

Farewell to Captain Sir Tom. Quite the motorcyclist in his early years and inspiration in is later.

Re: Captain Tom

Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 4:35 pm, in reply to "Captain Tom"

Very sad, but did make a good age. Top man and a biker. RIP Tom.

The oldest rocker in town!

Re: Captain Tom

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 5:44 pm, in reply to "Captain Tom"

Ironic isnt it, the disease he raised all that money for ends up killing him.

As you say John, an inspriation and a motocyclist to boot.

RIP Tom.

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: Captain Tom

Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 6:59 pm, in reply to "Re: Captain Tom"

As I said before a great shame his fame did it I suspect and feel sorry when on the news they said his family were with him when he passed not like thousands of others who were refused..
My grip...

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

Re: Captain Tom

Posted by Leon Novello <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Leon+Novello' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 8:06 pm, in reply to "Captain Tom"

I saw flags at half-mast on number 10 on the news this morning. 6:06 here.

Leon Novello

Re: Captain Tom

Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2021, 10:15 pm, in reply to "Re: Captain Tom"

He did a lot of good in 2020 for sure. I would have expected the pneumonia would have caused hi death on its own at that age. There is a film being made about his life. Should be interesting when it happens

Re: Captain Tom

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Leon Novello

Re: Captain Tom

Posted by Sparrow <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Sparrow' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2021, 9:45 am, in reply to "Re: Captain Tom"

Yup forsure all of that and more.
What struck me was his understatement about his time in Burma --- with a slight twinkle, Unpleasant.
But the immediate questo for me was how was he allowed to get either of the infections.

Re: Captain Tom

Posted by shiner <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=shiner' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2021, 9:54 am, in reply to "Re: Captain Tom"

Made my remarks about this 4 days ago does not make me feel any better such disappointing news!!!

Re: Captain Tom

As I said before an amazing person but only made that way by the media at the time he was plastered all over the TV there were loads of people and hangers on around him and haw many interviews has he done.. It just had to happen..

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

Re: Captain Tom

Posted by John <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=John' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2021, 12:43 pm, in reply to "Re: Captain Tom"

Had his biography as a Christmas present, born into a very different world to ours. Introduced to motorcycle competition via his uncle and even hoped to ride in the TT but life got in the way. later rode a 1912 Scot in the pioneer run for some years.

Re: Captain Tom

Would be good if someone organised an annual Capt Tom run in the future to raise money for the NHS.

It would be a fitting tribute as well as raising money for a good cause.

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: Captain Tom

Posted by Lannis <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Lannis' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 3, 2021, 3:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Captain Tom"

Go on then ..

Re: Captain Tom

Not one of lifes organisers I'm afraid Lannis.

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: Captain Tom

Me neither, if I'm honest. I'm a good reliable supporter and helper if someone else kicks off the effort, though.

Let me know if someone does set up something as an annual celebration, I'll contribute.

Lannis

Re: Captain Tom

Bit like me always happy to support - got my fingers burnt when I tried to organise a bike meet many years ago - in fact threatened but thats a story for another day.

I would be more than happy to contribute.

Who needs a signature anyway......

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