And today we launch a petition to make sure the 99-year-old World War 2 veteran receives a knighthood for his services to this country.
OK! online is leading the charge to make sure Captain Tom receives the recognition he deserves after completing the final four of the 25-metre laps at his Bedfordshire home on Thursday morning.
Captain Tom's true grit to raise money for the National Health Service has spread joy across the country amid the coronavirus gloom.
At aged 99 this is no small feat and truly represents the best of British spirit as the whole country does their bit to battle against the invisible killer disease.