Red, white and blue coloured buildings could be seen across the city centre on Wednesday night after Captain Sir Tom Moore sadly died in hospital on Tuesday.
![Sir Toms fundraising efforts raised more than 32 million for the NHS, walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday during the first national lockdown in April. (photo: Leeds Beckett University - Rob Wilson)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE5MTIxNzI3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Sir Toms fundraising efforts raised more than 32 million for the NHS, walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday during the first national lockdown in April. (photo: Leeds Beckett University - Rob Wilson)
![The veteran set out to raise 1,000 from his charity challenge but his efforts struck a chord with the nation, and praise and donations flooded in. (photo: First Direct Arena - Rob Wilson)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE5MTIxNzI4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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The veteran set out to raise 1,000 from his charity challenge but his efforts struck a chord with the nation, and praise and donations flooded in. (photo: First Direct Arena - Rob Wilson)
![Charity fundraiser Sir Tom was taken to Bedford Hospital on Sunday after being treated for pneumonia for some time and testing positive for coronavirus last week. (photo: University of Leeds' Parkinson Building - Rob Wilson)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE5MTIxNzI5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Charity fundraiser Sir Tom was taken to Bedford Hospital on Sunday after being treated for pneumonia for some time and testing positive for coronavirus last week. (photo: University of Leeds' Parkinson Building - Rob Wilson)
![Sir Toms family confirmed his illness on Sunday, saying he had needed additional help with his breathing and was being treated on a ward but not in ICU. Following the news, many figures sent well wishes, including the Prime Minister. (photo: Leeds Town Hall - Rob Wilson)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE5MTIxNzMw.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Sir Toms family confirmed his illness on Sunday, saying he had needed additional help with his breathing and was being treated on a ward but not in ICU. Following the news, many figures sent well wishes, including the Prime Minister. (photo: Leeds Town Hall - Rob Wilson)
![In acknowledgement of his efforts, he was knighted by the Queen during a unique open-air ceremony at Windsor Castle in summer 2020. (photo: Merrion Centre - Rob Wilson)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE5MTIxNzMx.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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In acknowledgement of his efforts, he was knighted by the Queen during a unique open-air ceremony at Windsor Castle in summer 2020. (photo: Merrion Centre - Rob Wilson)
![Sir Tom rounded off 2020 with a trip to Barbados with his family, and his fundraising efforts were marked during the New Years drone display in London, as his figure appeared over the O2 Arena. (photo: Leeds Beckett University - Rob Wilson)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE5MTIxNzMy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Sir Tom rounded off 2020 with a trip to Barbados with his family, and his fundraising efforts were marked during the New Years drone display in London, as his figure appeared over the O2 Arena. (photo: Leeds Beckett University - Rob Wilson)