Petition set to be launched by GMP officer to give Sir Captain Tom Moore military state funeral Captain Sir Tom Moore (Picture: PA) A PETITION is set to be launched by a Greater Manchester Police sergeant to give Sir Captain Tom Moore a military state funeral to honour his achievements. Second World War veteran Sir Captain Tom melted hearts across the world last year after walking 100 laps of his garden to mark his 100th birthday to raise money for the NHS during the first lockdown. He set a goal of raising £1,000 but such was the publicity that the challenge generated more than £32m was amassed.