| Location | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Age | 19 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 2/1988 |
| Date of Death | 8/2007 |
| Visitors | 13,721 since 28/11/2007 |
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My brave son Aaron was killed while on duty in Afghanistan on 23rd August 2007. He was a soldier in
the Royal Anglians, B company who had become his second family.
During serious contact with the enemy, Aaron along with two of his close friends, Robert Foster
and John Thrumble, were killed in a bomb attack, a 'friendly fire' incident. Aaron was only 19,
hadn't been Passed Out a year before his life was taken from him...just as he had only started to
enjoy life and map his future out.
Aaron was born and brought up in Ipswich along side me, and his 3 younger brothers, Lewis 18, Daniel
16 and Ryan 12. He was a very quite and serious lad who knew what he wanted out of life.....a career
in the army became his focus, starting when he joined the cadets aged 15. By just after his 18th
birthday, he was saying goodbye at Ipswich station to start his journey through the army in
Catterick. through 6 months of training that he sailed through due to the fact that he was a total
fitness fanatic, and health devotee, we stood so proudly at Catterick and watched him Pass Out on
October 6th 2006. No one could have cried more tears of pride and happiness as I did that whole day.
He stood as proud and as handsome in his uniform, marched up to collect his 'Best PT' award, as we
cheered and clapped through tears and joy. My son, the soldier, my hero, my world.....we were told
that day, that in April 07 Aaron would be heading out to Afghanistan. The fear never left my heart,
and the anxiety so deep and strong but i never thought i'd lose my son.
Aaron was the most remarkable son, brother, grandson, nephew and best friend. He never hurt anyone
and hated to see anyone being hurt in any way at all. Always there by your side in a heartbeat for
me and his brothers if we needed him. Aaron would go out of his way to help anyone, without a doubt.
He fought and bickered with his brothers, as all close knit siblings do, but he always kept them
under his wing, as he did with me. Words just cannot express how much Aaron means to me and all his
family, there are not enough words to express the devastation we all feel now and forever about
losing Aaron. It's just unbearable.
The one comfort we feel in a very small way, is that Aaron was doing the job he loved so much,
he was around his second family, his 'brothers in arms', but he should never have been taken the way
he was.
I know he is up there looking down on us, protecting us and hearing our prayers every night. I
know he is up there with many brave hero soldiers now, all looking after each other.
You're an angel in heaven now son.....I love you so much and will miss you everyday until it is my
turn to join you.
MUM xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I would just like to say a huge thank you to every last one that has lit a candle for Aaron and left
your beautiful messages of condolance to us all. All your messages give us that little bit of
strength and hope that through all the pain, sadness, and feelings of hopelessness, that we will one
day see that light at the end of the tunnel. The empty hole in our hearts will never be filled
again, only Aaron can fill that blank..but coming here brings some kind of comfort to us. Our hearts
are with every one who has lost something so precious as we have........Aarons mum, Lorraine
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INTO THE WEST.........
Lay down, your sweet and weary head,
Night is falling, you've come to journeys end,
Sleep now, and dream of the ones who came before,
They are calling,
From across a distant shore.
Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see,
All of your fears will pass away.
Safe in my arms, you're only sleeping.
What can you see, on the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea, a pale moon rises,
The ships have come, to carry you home.
And all will turn to silver glass,
A light on the water
All souls pass.
Hope fades, into the world of night,
Through shadows falling,
Out of memory and time.
Don't say, we have come now to the end,
White shores are calling,
You and I will meet again.
And you'll be here in my arms, just sleeping.
What can you see, on the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea, a pale moon rises,
The ships have come, to carry you home.
And all will turn, to silver glass
A light on the water, grey ships pass
Into the West.......................
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Please go and have a quick look at the slideshow my niece Kirsty has made for Aaron........she
has done Aaron and the whole family very proud as she has made a few of them now.
http://bebo.com/watch/5387684690
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ღ ♥ღ GOODNIGHT ANGEL, SWEET DREAMS ღ ♥ღ
ღ♥ღ☆ Tiny star, Shining Bright, It's Time for Me to say Goodnight. So close your Eyes & Snuggle up Tight, I'm wishing you Sweet Dreams Tonight ★ღ♥ღ
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART. X
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★ love always Blakes Nanny xxx
♥ With love ♥
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♥ from Jude.x
To love is to never forget,
To never forget is to have memories,
To have memories makes us smile,
To smile is to feel happiness,
To feel happiness is to think of our loved ones,
And never forget.
love marie x
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sorry lv not done candles for a few days as lv been decorating lee's bedroom ,its been pretty much just left the same since he left us and l got very emotional going through all his bits and bobs ,loads of tears....... but the room looks lovely and l think he would approve.
l just felt too sad to come on and light my angels candles,so sorry .xxx
Alfie
Well Aaron, what do you think of your new nephew, isn't he a cracker. We were a bit worried for a few days as he was in special care but now he is absolutely fine, he looks so like Lewis, & we are all so proud, he was a big lad but well proportioned and nice and cuddly. Haven't had a cuddle yet but plenty of time for that. Your mum & dad are so chuffed with him, imagine them being grandparents, unbelievable.
Sorry i haven't spoken to you for a while but had gremlins again in my PC. How are you doing darling, I hope you are nice and warm, it is really freezing here.
Aaron, I will never stop loving you, and if the love i have for you, my first grandchild is carried on to Alfie, by all of us, he will be so loved. Still missing you loads my darling, still crying over you but as long as you are happy and safe thats all we can ask for. Love you my sweet boy boy, send my love to my Dad, Mum & all my family there with you, will be seeing you all one day. all my love Aaron, Nanny xxx
9th February 2009
My body is gone~but I'm always near
I'm everything you feel~see or hear.
My spirit is free~ But I'll never depart
As long as you live~I'll be there in your heart.♥
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GOODNIGHT AND GOD BLESS.
SWEET DREAMS SWEETHEART, LOVE JUDE.X
if tomorrow starts without me, and im not there to see,
if the sun should rise and find your eyes are filled with tears for me,
i wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say,
i know how much you love me...as much as i love you,
and each time that you think of me, i know you’ll miss me too,
but when tomorrow starts without me i hope you understand,
that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand
she said my place was ready, in heaven up above,
and that I’d have to leave behind, all those i dearly love,
I had so much to live for, so much that i should do,
it seemed almost impossible that i was leaving you,
I wish I could have said goodbye and kissed and seen you smile,
I wish i could have stayed with you, even for a little while,
but then I finally realised that this could never be,
now emptiness, not memories would take the place of me,
but when i walked through heavens gates i felt so much at home
and when god looked down and smiled at me from his golden throne,
he said "this is for eternity but i will ,promise you, although your life on earth is passed, here life
starts anew, i promise no tomorrow but today will always last, and since each days the same up here, there’s no longing for the past."
god is so forgiving and I am truly free,
and i will wait for you to come and share my life with me,
so when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me
I’m right here in your heart. xxxxxxx
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Aaron,sending you much love and all our thoughts on this your 21st birthday,party hard with all the lads, i dread to think what Rob and John have planned for you , try to be good !!!
Thoughts and prayers with Lorraine and family ,stay strong hun, know that we all think of your Brave darling boy everyday,no words can take away your heartache,but know our love is with you always xxx
Amanda (soldiers mum Afghan 07 )
Happy 21st xxxx
Well hello my darling boy! Are you behaving today or are you having a great time with the lads?!?!? We all had a lovely time on Saturday celebrating you sweetheart. Mum was amazing, so strong and Allan did a brilliant job, but you know all this cos we know you were there, we could feel it. Anyway matey, you have a wonderful time today with your fantastic lads up there with you. Don't let Rob or John get you into bothers, make sure they get the WKDs in and get lots of cuddles off those fit angels!!! We all love and miss you very much here so stay with us Aaron, especially Mum, your brothers, your family and bet you have got one eye on Lewis and Sammy today.
Party on xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Happy 21st Birthday
Well my darling boy boy, today is your birthday and if you only knew how much I wish you were with us all to celebrate it. We celebrated on Saturday for you but i am sure you, rob & john were with us. Your'e mum did you proud darling, she worked really hard to get the party together (and worried really hard too, but then she always was a worrier)and uncle allan put together a brilliant slide show, the tears that were flowing could have sunk a ship.It was a good night Aaron, lots of your mates were there, The Viking families of the lads were there, loads of folk turned up to celebrate you, your birthday and the wonderful person you had become.
I can't sleep tonight as i keep thinking, and wondering and just wishing, I miss you so much, and you know how much I love you. Take care my darling, stay with us, your mum, and all the family. We are all so proud of you, but miss you so very much. Have a lovely birthday Aaron, you are in my heart forever. xxxx
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