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over a year ago
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"got pneumonia as well.
he hasnt had the vaccine"
Pneumonia is one of the main symptoms of covid....hope he gets best treatment and pulls through if the story is true |
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"Just seen he is in hospital with Covid  wish him well
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Aww. Now that really is sad! I feel so sorry for anyone who loses a loved one but he's sort of become a bit of a symbol of hope this last year? |
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"got pneumonia as well.
he hasnt had the vaccine
Pneumonia is one of the main symptoms of covid....hope he gets best treatment and pulls through if the story is true"
It sounded like he'd been in with pneumonia first, then tested positive for Covid sometime later. I'm sure they'd have tested him on arrival too. Sounds like he could have caught Covid in hospital, unfortunately. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He has become an inspiration to people. Quite shocked he hasnt had the vaccination"
I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"got pneumonia as well.
he hasnt had the vaccine
Pneumonia is one of the main symptoms of covid....hope he gets best treatment and pulls through if the story is true
It sounded like he'd been in with pneumonia first, then tested positive for Covid sometime later. I'm sure they'd have tested him on arrival too. Sounds like he could have caught Covid in hospital, unfortunately."
He could also have had covid that caused the pneumonia. My friend was diagnosed with covid pneumonia 4 weeks ago. |
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"got pneumonia as well.
he hasnt had the vaccine
Pneumonia is one of the main symptoms of covid....hope he gets best treatment and pulls through if the story is true
It sounded like he'd been in with pneumonia first, then tested positive for Covid sometime later. I'm sure they'd have tested him on arrival too. Sounds like he could have caught Covid in hospital, unfortunately.
He could also have had covid that caused the pneumonia. My friend was diagnosed with covid pneumonia 4 weeks ago. "
The article read like he'd been admitted with the pneumonia first (presumably tested then) but the positive Covid test has come much later after a period in hospital. It's a moot point. I just hope he can either withstand it or his passing is peaceful.
As you know, I have first hand experience. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He has become an inspiration to people. Quite shocked he hasnt had the vaccination
I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados."
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"got pneumonia as well.
he hasnt had the vaccine
Pneumonia is one of the main symptoms of covid....hope he gets best treatment and pulls through if the story is true
It sounded like he'd been in with pneumonia first, then tested positive for Covid sometime later. I'm sure they'd have tested him on arrival too. Sounds like he could have caught Covid in hospital, unfortunately.
He could also have had covid that caused the pneumonia. My friend was diagnosed with covid pneumonia 4 weeks ago.
The article read like he'd been admitted with the pneumonia first (presumably tested then) but the positive Covid test has come much later after a period in hospital. It's a moot point. I just hope he can either withstand it or his passing is peaceful.
As you know, I have first hand experience."
Agreed.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Of all the things that happened during the last year, Capt Tom was the most inspirational to me even at my age.
All sorts of things have made me cry and upset this year, but hearing that Capt Tom has covid is just about the most upsetting thing i have heard............god bless you Tom and hope you come through this xxxxxxxx |
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"Just seen he is in hospital with Covid wish him well
is that off the billy bullshit corporation? "
His daughter posted the information on Twitter. Perhaps you could try and demonstrate some empathy for Capt. Tom and his family? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"got pneumonia as well.
he hasnt had the vaccine
Pneumonia is one of the main symptoms of covid....hope he gets best treatment and pulls through if the story is true
It sounded like he'd been in with pneumonia first, then tested positive for Covid sometime later. I'm sure they'd have tested him on arrival too. Sounds like he could have caught Covid in hospital, unfortunately.
He could also have had covid that caused the pneumonia. My friend was diagnosed with covid pneumonia 4 weeks ago.
The article read like he'd been admitted with the pneumonia first (presumably tested then) but the positive Covid test has come much later after a period in hospital. It's a moot point. I just hope he can either withstand it or his passing is peaceful.
As you know, I have first hand experience."
Yes iv just read an article online and it seems he's been in hospital a while. |
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By *JCouple
over a year ago
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Many people who have covid bad enough to be hospitalized have told me that covid is one long continuous fight. A fight to keep breathing literally.
Captain Tom clearly has tremendous spirit and I hope that helps him to fight hard and pull through.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He has become an inspiration to people. Quite shocked he hasnt had the vaccination
I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados."
Yes, I did see that he flew abroad to Barbados with his family before Christmas, it would be quite a sorry situation if this holiday caused him to miss his turn for the vaccine, and he has now ended up in hospital with Covid. Hopefully he makes a full and swift recovery  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He has become an inspiration to people. Quite shocked he hasnt had the vaccination
I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
Yes, I did see that he flew abroad to Barbados with his family before Christmas, it would be quite a sorry situation if this holiday caused him to miss his turn for the vaccine, and he has now ended up in hospital with Covid. Hopefully he makes a full and swift recovery "
I was wrong yes he did go to Barbados that according to a newspaper article I read he did get the vaccine a few weeks ago.
From reading the article it seems that he was in hospital with pneumonia then possibly caught covid in hospital but hopefully as he's had the jab he won't have serious symptoms from the covid as Pneumonia is serious enough. |
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From his Twitter account, his daughter has issued a statement saying he was being treated at home the last few weeks for pneumonia, last week testing positive for covid. Today he was transferred to hospital as needed additional help with his breathing, in a ward and not ICU
Speedy recovery fella
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By (user no longer on site)
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He has become a national treasure if anything happens to him I think the whole country will feel the effect let's all hope him upstairs leaves him with us x |
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"Just seen he is in hospital with Covid wish him well
is that off the billy bullshit corporation?
Not sure what you are attempting ( very poorly!) to say?
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I figured that bit out .. Though it did seem to carry a air of sarcasm or scepticism in it too don't you think? Either way I thought it in poor taste and not amusing in the slightest :/ |
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"got pneumonia as well.
he hasnt had the vaccineHard to believe he has not had vaccine seems wrong"
He couldn't have it as he was on medication for the pneumonia he was ill with, it's not 'wrong' it's what was deemed in his best interests at that time.. |
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"got pneumonia as well.
he hasnt had the vaccineHard to believe he has not had vaccine seems wrong"
people that are offered the vaccine are given the choice to accept it , what's so strange about that ? Besides he didn't have the vaccine due to medication he was talking for his pneumonia anyway |
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I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that."
He might have thought I'm 100. I've had an amazing life. I have the chance of a free holiday to Barbados with my children and grandchildren. That is the culmination of my full life and I am happy to die afterwards because I'm tired now. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that.
He might have thought I'm 100. I've had an amazing life. I have the chance of a free holiday to Barbados with my children and grandchildren. That is the culmination of my full life and I am happy to die afterwards because I'm tired now. "
Exactly. There comes a point in life where you think, fuck it! Why not! |
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By *edheadjMan
over a year ago
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I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that.
He might have thought I'm 100. I've had an amazing life. I have the chance of a free holiday to Barbados with my children and grandchildren. That is the culmination of my full life and I am happy to die afterwards because I'm tired now. "
I understand what you're saying, but we're in the middle of a pandemic and taking across a large group of family members to another country during this time seems irresponsible. Yes, he might be happy to risk catching covid, but what about all those out there who don't want to but could come in contact with them?
It sets a bad precedent letting h go, yet the media pull other celebs from pillar to post from doing the same.
I hope he pulls through, but I don't agree with what he and he family did. |
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I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that.
He might have thought I'm 100. I've had an amazing life. I have the chance of a free holiday to Barbados with my children and grandchildren. That is the culmination of my full life and I am happy to die afterwards because I'm tired now. "
And i would do exactly the same. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that.
He might have thought I'm 100. I've had an amazing life. I have the chance of a free holiday to Barbados with my children and grandchildren. That is the culmination of my full life and I am happy to die afterwards because I'm tired now.
And i would do exactly the same."
Me too  |
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I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that.
He might have thought I'm 100. I've had an amazing life. I have the chance of a free holiday to Barbados with my children and grandchildren. That is the culmination of my full life and I am happy to die afterwards because I'm tired now.
I understand what you're saying, but we're in the middle of a pandemic and taking across a large group of family members to another country during this time seems irresponsible. Yes, he might be happy to risk catching covid, but what about all those out there who don't want to but could come in contact with them?
It sets a bad precedent letting h go, yet the media pull other celebs from pillar to post from doing the same.
I hope he pulls through, but I don't agree with what he and he family did. "
It his age I can't imagine he will get many more opportunities to go to Barbados with his family. |
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"lets hope he enjoyed his xmas in barbados"
The millions and millions he raised for the NSH I'm sure he earned that holiday and at his age he deserved it captain Tom you are a legend and thoughts and prayers with you for a speedy recovery |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"lets hope he enjoyed his xmas in barbados
The millions and millions he raised for the NSH I'm sure he earned that holiday and at his age he deserved it captain Tom you are a legend and thoughts and prayers with you for a speedy recovery "
Yep |
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By *JCouple
over a year ago
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"Just been on news that his family are at his bedside. Come on Sir Tom "
Oh dear my understanding is family are only allowed in under very strict circumstances 
Whatever happens if it is to be his time to go then I'm glad he isn't alone |
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I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that.
He might have thought I'm 100. I've had an amazing life. I have the chance of a free holiday to Barbados with my children and grandchildren. That is the culmination of my full life and I am happy to die afterwards because I'm tired now. "
He may very well have thought that but it’s selfish. He’s now taking up a hospital which are already in short supply and using up vital resources and man power.
I don’t think the Moores are short of a Bob or two so the chance of a free holiday probably doesn’t come into it.
Stay at home and protect the NHS. Aye, whatever.
Yet people who have worked all throughout the pandemic are rightly or wrongly criticised because they’ve went away.
It’s also being reported that his family is by his bedside.
I don’t wish the old boy no harm but come on eh. We’re supposed to be in this together, or so we keep getting told. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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The gentleman must be end of life care for his family to have been allowed in. I hope he is not suffering and passes away peacefully if this is the case, same as I would wish for any other human being |
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I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that.
He might have thought I'm 100. I've had an amazing life. I have the chance of a free holiday to Barbados with my children and grandchildren. That is the culmination of my full life and I am happy to die afterwards because I'm tired now.
He may very well have thought that but it’s selfish. He’s now taking up a hospital which are already in short supply and using up vital resources and man power.
I don’t think the Moores are short of a Bob or two so the chance of a free holiday probably doesn’t come into it.
Stay at home and protect the NHS. Aye, whatever.
Yet people who have worked all throughout the pandemic are rightly or wrongly criticised because they’ve went away.
It’s also being reported that his family is by his bedside.
I don’t wish the old boy no harm but come on eh. We’re supposed to be in this together, or so we keep getting told."
how vile ! |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that.
He might have thought I'm 100. I've had an amazing life. I have the chance of a free holiday to Barbados with my children and grandchildren. That is the culmination of my full life and I am happy to die afterwards because I'm tired now.
He may very well have thought that but it’s selfish. He’s now taking up a hospital which are already in short supply and using up vital resources and man power.
I don’t think the Moores are short of a Bob or two so the chance of a free holiday probably doesn’t come into it.
Stay at home and protect the NHS. Aye, whatever.
Yet people who have worked all throughout the pandemic are rightly or wrongly criticised because they’ve went away.
It’s also being reported that his family is by his bedside.
I don’t wish the old boy no harm but come on eh. We’re supposed to be in this together, or so we keep getting told."
Did you see how much he raised for nhs charities, I think he deserves a dignified and painless passing.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He is 100 , how long do we all think we’re going to live for ? "
Dunno I think the oldest currently living person will be around 112...so I for one doesn't think ah hes a 100 so he's lived long enough... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that.
He might have thought I'm 100. I've had an amazing life. I have the chance of a free holiday to Barbados with my children and grandchildren. That is the culmination of my full life and I am happy to die afterwards because I'm tired now.
He may very well have thought that but it’s selfish. He’s now taking up a hospital which are already in short supply and using up vital resources and man power.
I don’t think the Moores are short of a Bob or two so the chance of a free holiday probably doesn’t come into it.
Stay at home and protect the NHS. Aye, whatever.
Yet people who have worked all throughout the pandemic are rightly or wrongly criticised because they’ve went away.
It’s also being reported that his family is by his bedside.
I don’t wish the old boy no harm but come on eh. We’re supposed to be in this together, or so we keep getting told.how vile ! "
What's vile about speaking the truth?
He broke the rules and anyone else would have been absolutely vilified.
As the guy said, he doesn't wish him ill but let's not pretend that he hasn't done wrong. |
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"He is 100 , how long do we all think we’re going to live for ? "
It's not so much when he is going to die as the pain and torture the death from this awful disease, of not being able to breathe as your lungs are slowly filled up with clots or fluids.... Effectively water boarding torture.
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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I never got the whole Captain Tom thing but I wish him well, dying of this virus is not exactly pleasant...but I am not sure he did anything wrong as such, were you not allowed to go away at the time he did?
I am so confused with the do this don't do that and the dates of don't do this don't do that thing so I obviously could be wrong |
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By *JCouple
over a year ago
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I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that.
He might have thought I'm 100. I've had an amazing life. I have the chance of a free holiday to Barbados with my children and grandchildren. That is the culmination of my full life and I am happy to die afterwards because I'm tired now.
He may very well have thought that but it’s selfish. He’s now taking up a hospital which are already in short supply and using up vital resources and man power.
I don’t think the Moores are short of a Bob or two so the chance of a free holiday probably doesn’t come into it.
Stay at home and protect the NHS. Aye, whatever.
Yet people who have worked all throughout the pandemic are rightly or wrongly criticised because they’ve went away.
It’s also being reported that his family is by his bedside.
I don’t wish the old boy no harm but come on eh. We’re supposed to be in this together, or so we keep getting told.how vile !
What's vile about speaking the truth?
He broke the rules and anyone else would have been absolutely vilified.
As the guy said, he doesn't wish him ill but let's not pretend that he hasn't done wrong."
At the time his trip away Captain Tom didn't break any rules as it happened during the tier systems not a lockdown period.
Some will say the trip was ill adcised but to call him in the wrong, a rule breaker, not one of us etc etc is not right at all!
Keep fighting Tom |
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"He is 100 , how long do we all think we’re going to live for ?
It's not so much when he is going to die as the pain and torture the death from this awful disease, of not being able to breathe as your lungs are slowly filled up with clots or fluids.... Effectively water boarding torture.
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He will not be in pain..
End of life care will ensure that he's as comfortable as can be whilst nature takes it course, clearly it may not come to that.. |
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He will not be in pain..
End of life care will ensure that he's as comfortable as can be whilst nature takes it course, clearly it may not come to that.."
So relieved to hear this, for him and everyone else critically ill |
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"He is 100 , how long do we all think we’re going to live for ?
It's not so much when he is going to die as the pain and torture the death from this awful disease, of not being able to breathe as your lungs are slowly filled up with clots or fluids.... Effectively water boarding torture.
He will not be in pain..
End of life care will ensure that he's as comfortable as can be whilst nature takes it course, clearly it may not come to that.."
Well not strictly true for all people. I can only talk to the experience my mum had 2 weeks ago. She was in a lot of distress and pain. My eyes are welling up just thinking about it. Either way my point is some deaths from covid caused symptoms are long drawn out and distressing. So whatever age someone is, its a horrible way to go. |
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"He is 100 , how long do we all think we’re going to live for ?
It's not so much when he is going to die as the pain and torture the death from this awful disease, of not being able to breathe as your lungs are slowly filled up with clots or fluids.... Effectively water boarding torture.
He will not be in pain..
End of life care will ensure that he's as comfortable as can be whilst nature takes it course, clearly it may not come to that..
Well not strictly true for all people. I can only talk to the experience my mum had 2 weeks ago. She was in a lot of distress and pain. My eyes are welling up just thinking about it. Either way my point is some deaths from covid caused symptoms are long drawn out and distressing. So whatever age someone is, its a horrible way to go. "
I'm so sorry. |
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"He is 100 , how long do we all think we’re going to live for ?
It's not so much when he is going to die as the pain and torture the death from this awful disease, of not being able to breathe as your lungs are slowly filled up with clots or fluids.... Effectively water boarding torture.
He will not be in pain..
End of life care will ensure that he's as comfortable as can be whilst nature takes it course, clearly it may not come to that..
Well not strictly true for all people. I can only talk to the experience my mum had 2 weeks ago. She was in a lot of distress and pain. My eyes are welling up just thinking about it. Either way my point is some deaths from covid caused symptoms are long drawn out and distressing. So whatever age someone is, its a horrible way to go. "
Sounds like the passing of my stepfather yesterday evening. I do hope Captain Tom passes peacefully, if he is on the way to dying. He's lived a very positive and meaningful life and his memory will be long lived, I think. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados.
It's very sad but you'd want to question that rational behind doing that.
He might have thought I'm 100. I've had an amazing life. I have the chance of a free holiday to Barbados with my children and grandchildren. That is the culmination of my full life and I am happy to die afterwards because I'm tired now.
He may very well have thought that but it’s selfish. He’s now taking up a hospital which are already in short supply and using up vital resources and man power.
I don’t think the Moores are short of a Bob or two so the chance of a free holiday probably doesn’t come into it.
Stay at home and protect the NHS. Aye, whatever.
Yet people who have worked all throughout the pandemic are rightly or wrongly criticised because they’ve went away.
It’s also being reported that his family is by his bedside.
I don’t wish the old boy no harm but come on eh. We’re supposed to be in this together, or so we keep getting told.how vile !
What's vile about speaking the truth?
He broke the rules and anyone else would have been absolutely vilified.
As the guy said, he doesn't wish him ill but let's not pretend that he hasn't done wrong."
What rules did he break? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Get well soon Tom, keep fighting. Will always remember the positivity you gave the nation last year. We need to repay the favour. Sending positive vibes your way. |
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"He has become an inspiration to people. Quite shocked he hasnt had the vaccination
I saw a newspaper article a couple of weeks ago that he was invited for the vaccine but didn't go because he was in Barbados."
Lucky him. Barbados is lovely. |
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"He is 100 , how long do we all think we’re going to live for ?
It's not so much when he is going to die as the pain and torture the death from this awful disease, of not being able to breathe as your lungs are slowly filled up with clots or fluids.... Effectively water boarding torture.
He will not be in pain..
End of life care will ensure that he's as comfortable as can be whilst nature takes it course, clearly it may not come to that..
Well not strictly true for all people. I can only talk to the experience my mum had 2 weeks ago. She was in a lot of distress and pain. My eyes are welling up just thinking about it. Either way my point is some deaths from covid caused symptoms are long drawn out and distressing. So whatever age someone is, its a horrible way to go. "
Sorry to read this. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Flying across the world with a 100 year old relative in the middle of a global pandemic what could go wrong? I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking??? |
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"Flying across the world with a 100 year old relative in the middle of a global pandemic what could go wrong? I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???"
He didn't catch covid while away though.
He and his family broke no rules and I find its absolutely astonishing how people are fast to blame him and his family on a thread like this |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"He is 100 , how long do we all think we’re going to live for ?
It's not so much when he is going to die as the pain and torture the death from this awful disease, of not being able to breathe as your lungs are slowly filled up with clots or fluids.... Effectively water boarding torture.
He will not be in pain..
End of life care will ensure that he's as comfortable as can be whilst nature takes it course, clearly it may not come to that..
Well not strictly true for all people. I can only talk to the experience my mum had 2 weeks ago. She was in a lot of distress and pain. My eyes are welling up just thinking about it. Either way my point is some deaths from covid caused symptoms are long drawn out and distressing. So whatever age someone is, its a horrible way to go. "
I was going to say sadly it isn't the same for everyone, people may be more comfortable in Hospital but at home or in care homes they could be left to it
Sorry to hear about your mum |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Flying across the world with a 100 year old relative in the middle of a global pandemic what could go wrong? I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???"
I would go if I was 100 years old, he seemed to have his own mind to be able to make that decision |
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over a year ago
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Didn't say he broke the rules. Just doesn't seem like a particularly good idea to me considering his age and the fact for the first months of the pandemic which were less dangerous than now people of that age were shielded. Never mentioned rule breaking. Just doesn't seem like the best decision |
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By *ik MMan
over a year ago
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"Flying across the world with a 100 year old relative in the middle of a global pandemic what could go wrong? I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???"
How have we become a society in which death is no longer an acceptable inevitability? Simply existing for as long as possible is now more important than experiencing the joys and hardships of actually living. If we continue to believe these things, humanity is finished.
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"Flying across the world with a 100 year old relative in the middle of a global pandemic what could go wrong? I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???
He didn't catch covid while away though.
He and his family broke no rules and I find its absolutely astonishing how people are fast to blame him and his family on a thread like this"
I find some of the views on this thread pretty appalling.
The man did an amazing thing for us.
Whether he did or not, he's really not well.
Spare me the vultures. |
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"He is 100 , how long do we all think we’re going to live for ?
It's not so much when he is going to die as the pain and torture the death from this awful disease, of not being able to breathe as your lungs are slowly filled up with clots or fluids.... Effectively water boarding torture.
He will not be in pain..
End of life care will ensure that he's as comfortable as can be whilst nature takes it course, clearly it may not come to that..
Well not strictly true for all people. I can only talk to the experience my mum had 2 weeks ago. She was in a lot of distress and pain. My eyes are welling up just thinking about it. Either way my point is some deaths from covid caused symptoms are long drawn out and distressing. So whatever age someone is, its a horrible way to go. "
Sorry to hear that, did not intend to bring up bad memories for anyone and it should not happen in this day and age tbh..
lost Dad last March and he was peaceful and not in pain pretty similar to when Mum went..
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Flying across the world with a 100 year old relative in the middle of a global pandemic what could go wrong? I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???
He didn't catch covid while away though.
He and his family broke no rules and I find its absolutely astonishing how people are fast to blame him and his family on a thread like this
I find some of the views on this thread pretty appalling.
The man did an amazing thing for us.
Whether he did or not, he's really not well.
Spare me the vultures."
I don't agree, you can have sympathy for someone who may be dying and say you don't agree with something they did |
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"I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???"
My dad is 86. I have frequently offered to do his shopping but he is insistent on maintaining his independence and doing his own. He relishes the chance to chat with other shoppers and the staff. |
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"I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???
My dad is 86. I have frequently offered to do his shopping but he is insistent on maintaining his independence and doing his own. He relishes the chance to chat with other shoppers and the staff. "
It's a difficult compromise.
My oldest relative is a nonagenarian. Fortunately I don't have to have words with her about shopping by herself because she's in regional Australia with bugger all risk. Go nuts. Aldi is your oyster  |
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"I bet Australian oysters are better than Aldi's ! "
They probably sell Australian oysters in Aldi in Australia 
It's a good thing I haven't had to have words because she'd wring my neck even from this distance |
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"Flying across the world with a 100 year old relative in the middle of a global pandemic what could go wrong? I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???
He didn't catch covid while away though.
He and his family broke no rules and I find its absolutely astonishing how people are fast to blame him and his family on a thread like this
I find some of the views on this thread pretty appalling.
The man did an amazing thing for us.
Whether he did or not, he's really not well.
Spare me the vultures.
I don't agree, you can have sympathy for someone who may be dying and say you don't agree with something they did"
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My thoughts go out to Tom.
It does highlight the fact that some of most at risk population are unable to take the vaccine, making it so important for all the rest of us to maintain precautions and get vaccinated when we can. |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
"Flying across the world with a 100 year old relative in the middle of a global pandemic what could go wrong? I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???
How have we become a society in which death is no longer an acceptable inevitability? Simply existing for as long as possible is now more important than experiencing the joys and hardships of actually living. If we continue to believe these things, humanity is finished.
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One of the best comments i've seen in some time |
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"My thoughts go out to Tom.
It does highlight the fact that some of most at risk population are unable to take the vaccine, making it so important for all the rest of us to maintain precautions and get vaccinated when we can."
Yes.
We stay apart, so that when we meet again, none of us is missing  |
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over a year ago
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"Flying across the world with a 100 year old relative in the middle of a global pandemic what could go wrong? I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???
How have we become a society in which death is no longer an acceptable inevitability? Simply existing for as long as possible is now more important than experiencing the joys and hardships of actually living. If we continue to believe these things, humanity is finished.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Flying across the world with a 100 year old relative in the middle of a global pandemic what could go wrong? I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???
He didn't catch covid while away though.
He and his family broke no rules and I find its absolutely astonishing how people are fast to blame him and his family on a thread like this"
I'm not in the slightest bit surprised though.
Hope they had a wonderful time with lovely memories. |
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By *ljamMan
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"Flying across the world with a 100 year old relative in the middle of a global pandemic what could go wrong? I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???
How have we become a society in which death is no longer an acceptable inevitability? Simply existing for as long as possible is now more important than experiencing the joys and hardships of actually living. If we continue to believe these things, humanity is finished.
One of the best comments i've seen in some time "
A couple of the most callous comments I've seen in some time. |
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By *essiCouple
over a year ago
suffolk |
"Flying across the world with a 100 year old relative in the middle of a global pandemic what could go wrong? I don't even let my 74 year old parents do their own supermarket shopping. What were his family thinking???
How have we become a society in which death is no longer an acceptable inevitability? Simply existing for as long as possible is now more important than experiencing the joys and hardships of actually living. If we continue to believe these things, humanity is finished.
One of the best comments i've seen in some time
A couple of the most callous comments I've seen in some time."
It beggar's belief on here at times.. |
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By *JCouple
over a year ago
Teesside |
"I hope his passing was not too traumatic and his family find peace "
The news is saying his family have issued a statement saying they are so glad they were with him in his last few hours and that he was chatting, reminiscing and sharing laughter about the good times they have had.
KJ |
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"I hope his passing was not too traumatic and his family find peace
The news is saying his family have issued a statement saying they are so glad they were with him in his last few hours and that he was chatting, reminiscing and sharing laughter about the good times they have had.
KJ"
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"I hope his passing was not too traumatic and his family find peace
The news is saying his family have issued a statement saying they are so glad they were with him in his last few hours and that he was chatting, reminiscing and sharing laughter about the good times they have had.
KJ"
It's good they shared his last moments together what a loving family... |
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By *BWarksCouple
over a year ago
warwick |
"He is 100 , how long do we all think we’re going to live for ?
It's not so much when he is going to die as the pain and torture the death from this awful disease, of not being able to breathe as your lungs are slowly filled up with clots or fluids.... Effectively water boarding torture.
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That’s the same as pneumonia then |
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By *urora1912Woman
over a year ago
Norfolk East anglia |
"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?"
He had it before he went into hospital though |
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"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?
He had it before he went into hospital though "
No, the family said he caught during a 10 day stay in hospital. |
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"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?
He had it before he went into hospital though
No, the family said he caught during a 10 day stay in hospital. "
An old man, having served his country in many ways, dies in a way which is often unspeakably difficult.
"With corona virus not of corona virus! Tee hee!" |
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"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?"
Why would you think it is fitting? I'm a little lost with how repulsive that sentence is. |
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"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?
Why would you think it is fitting? I'm a little lost with how repulsive that sentence is. "
I'm undecided which is why I asked the question. |
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By *ljamMan
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?
Why would you think it is fitting? I'm a little lost with how repulsive that sentence is.
I'm undecided which is why I asked the question. "
The fact you even considered it could be fitting speaks volumes. |
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By *ouble CCouple
over a year ago
Gran Canaria |
"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?
Why would you think it is fitting? I'm a little lost with how repulsive that sentence is. "
You're so right mate. A great and noble hero of this nation has died in a way no human should leave this earth. All I feel is an overwhelming sadness, yet it seems for some of there has been some gleeful handwringing in the opportunity to gain "points" in their argument.
Repulsive is a good word. Me? I'm sick to my stomach.
I deleted my personal profile from this site because over the course of this virus, the veil has been lifted of the face of a community of people I sought to have sex with. Now I hope never to encounter some of these people in real life. Much less have sex with them. I stated at one point "we have lost our humanity". It now becomes apparent some of us never had any humanity to begin with. |
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"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?
Why would you think it is fitting? I'm a little lost with how repulsive that sentence is.
I'm undecided which is why I asked the question.
The fact you even considered it could be fitting speaks volumes."
The previous callousness has been raised.
Christ almighty. |
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"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?"
He won’t be included in the death from figures if Covid is listed as II on his death certificate. |
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By *urora1912Woman
over a year ago
Norfolk East anglia |
"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?
He had it before he went into hospital though
No, the family said he caught during a 10 day stay in hospital. "
He only went into hospital on sunday so wasn't there 10 days so his family said |
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over a year ago
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"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?"
Pardon? What is wrong with you?  |
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By *urora1912Woman
over a year ago
Norfolk East anglia |
"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?
He had it before he went into hospital though
No, the family said he caught during a 10 day stay in hospital.
He only went into hospital on sunday so wasn't there 10 days so his family said "
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-55881508 stated here |
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"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?
Why would you think it is fitting? I'm a little lost with how repulsive that sentence is.
I'm undecided which is why I asked the question. "
Your undecided about the repulsiveness?
Think it's pretty much going to be seen as that..
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"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?
He had it before he went into hospital though
No, the family said he caught during a 10 day stay in hospital.
He only went into hospital on sunday so wasn't there 10 days so his family said "
He went in on the 10th, tested negative until he left on the 22nd when he tested positive. It has always been said the most dangerous place for an older person is a hospital. |
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over a year ago
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Not sure where I have been hiding because I had never heard of him untill yesterday when the radio said sir Tom had died and then started going on about how he had been number 1 in the music charts I thought they ment Tom jones. |
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"How was sir toms family allowed to visit him in hospital and why aren't they isolating now "
Patients expected to die have always been allowed visitors in many places (as long as staffing was available to show them in and the Patient wasn’t on a shared ward where other patients would be endangered by the visitor). Usually very limited numbers (I know one person who couldn’t have all of their children as they had 8 and only 2 people max were allowed).
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"Is it ironic or fitting that he will go down as a coronavirus death when he died from pneumonia and only tested positive because he caught it in hospital?
Why would you think it is fitting? I'm a little lost with how repulsive that sentence is.
You're so right mate. A great and noble hero of this nation has died in a way no human should leave this earth. All I feel is an overwhelming sadness, yet it seems for some of there has been some gleeful handwringing in the opportunity to gain "points" in their argument.
Repulsive is a good word. Me? I'm sick to my stomach.
I deleted my personal profile from this site because over the course of this virus, the veil has been lifted of the face of a community of people I sought to have sex with. Now I hope never to encounter some of these people in real life. Much less have sex with them. I stated at one point "we have lost our humanity". It now becomes apparent some of us never had any humanity to begin with."
There are still some decent people though. |
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"How was sir toms family allowed to visit him in hospital and why aren't they isolating now "
Do you think they let them onto the covid ward without any PPE? |
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"How was sir toms family allowed to visit him in hospital and why aren't they isolating now
Patients expected to die have always been allowed visitors in many places (as long as staffing was available to show them in and the Patient wasn’t on a shared ward where other patients would be endangered by the visitor). Usually very limited numbers (I know one person who couldn’t have all of their children as they had 8 and only 2 people max were allowed).
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One person was allowed to visit my Grandad, as he died of Covid just over a week ago. I was that person. Other family members were told they could not come. We understood and have coped with it. |
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