| 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 | 13,720 since 28/11/2007 |
| Creator |
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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Aaron
Aaron i miss you so much buddy, came to your 21st this weekend just gone, i would do anything to have you back mate you really were my hero you know, i sit and wonder why you, why you had to go. I would give my life to have you back you know you left so many people, your family love you so so much i really cant imagine how they feel you know, your family are one in a millon mum, dad, lewis, dan, ryan, nan and gradad everyone you know they really are one in a million. But they are now family to me also i shall look out for them were ever i can ok mate but i want you to look over them sepcially your mum mate, shes a saint she really is she loves you so much mate, that women is by far the best mother you could ask for you know. But i just really want to say that one day ill be up there with you but first i have to serve my country also you know, do my duty, follow in your footsteps thats what ive wanted from day one. Aaron i miss you so much mate i really do look out for us from up there mate please i need you i really do im finding it hard to cope atm so please, take care mate and ill be with you soon ok i miss you sooo much mate, you were always like family to me mate love you buddy take care x x x x
My darling son........
I just thought of you, as i always do,
and found myself crying again,
such a sweet little boy, my pride and joy,
I remember how you were back then.
Running, jumping, tumbling about,
claiming the world as your own,
undaunted by anything under the sun,
Keeping track of each inch you had grown.
Always exploring, trying new things,
inventing ways to fill up your day.
Pushing the limit...but not crossing the line....
Such an imp in your own charming way!
Unending questions....you wanted to learn,
everything there was to know,
Curious about how stars got up in the sky,
How music reached the radio.
I cherish the moments when for no reason at all
you would stop what you were doing and run...
Staight up to me with a hug and a kiss,
saying "that's 'cause I love you mum".
Look at you now....the man you've become....
My heart is just bursting with pride!
You don't even realise how special you are....
But the world sees the hero inside.
Sometimes I wonder why I was born....
What good was I sent to do?
I now know the reason I was meant to be here....
....Is because the world needed YOU!!!
Darling son, tonight is the night we celebrate you in a special way with so many special people, family, friends, your 'brothers in arms', all your friends through your life who will be raising a glass in memory for you. It's going to ba a great night and i know you will be with us as well as Rob, John and the other lads. Give us all the strength to try and keep smiling, as the pain still runs so deep.
I hope you like the slideshow Uncle Allan made for you....it's amazing and very emotional but he has done you so proud and i know you will be so proud of him too.
Well son, must go and get the hall sorted out. Please stay close son, and tell Rob and John to stay close to their families, we're going to need you so much.
Love you Aaron so so much and i miss you more than before.........xxxxxxxxxxxxx mum xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Distance takes us far apart, and darkens my today, I have to keep remembering, you’re just a thought away. although you’re not beside me, I can tap into my heart, and draw upon the love, that lives when we’re apart
Happy New Year
Well Aaron, another year has nearly gone, another one without you. I could say ''If only'' but it won't bring you back, hope christmas was good for you, were you beside us on xmas day, i'm sure you were. We all came up to your garden after dinner and there are so many cards, presents and holly wreaths left for you, nobody has forgotten, you can be sure of that. Did you like the wreath i made, it was a bit different I know but was done with all the love and care in the world.
Please stick close to your mum and the boys, tonight especially, although you are always in their minds and hearts it is much tougher for them at this time, for us all, but more for them.
It will soon be your 21st birthday Aaron, and how i wish you were here to celebrate it, i missed your 18th, but will not miss this one, we will pull out all the stops to celebrate what a wonderful, brave hero you are.
Well, darling, the tears are starting, so i better go and try to get some organisation into the house, stay close to us boy boy, let us know you are beside us at the strike of 12 o'clock. Love you always my darling, give my love to John, Rob, Paul and all the other lads with you. Have a great Hogmanay my darling, will be thinking of you at the bells. Love you. Nanny xxxxxxx
T'was The Night Before Christmas, He Lived All Alone
In A One Bedroom House Made Of Plaster And Stone
I Had Come Down The Chimney With Presents To Give
And To See Just Who, In This Small Home Did Live
I Looked All About, A Strange Sight I Did See -
No Tinsel No Presents, Not Even A Tree.
No Stocking By The Mantle Just Boots Filled With Sand
On The Wall Hung Pictures Of A Far Distant Land
With Medals And Badges, Awards Of All Kinds.
Then A Sober Thought Came Into My Mind
For This House Was Different, It Was Dark And Dreary,
T'was The Home Of A Soldier, Once I Could See Clearly
The Soldier Lay Sleeping, Silent, Alone
Curled Up On The Floor In This One Bedroom Home
The Face Was So Gentle, The Room In Disorder
Not How I Pictured A Lone Soldier..
Was This The Hero Of Whom I'd Just Read,
Curled Up On A Poncho, The Floor For A Bed
I Realised The Families That I Saw This Night
Owed Their Lives To These Soldiers, Who Were Willing To Fight
And Soon Round The World The Children Would Play
And Grownups Would Celebrate A Bright Christmas Day
They All Enjoy Freedom Each Month Of The Year
Because Of The Soldiers, Like The One Lying Here.
I Couldn't Help But Wonder, How Many Alone,
On A Cold Christmas Eve In A Land Far From Home?
The Very Thought Brought A Tear To My Eye
I Dropped To My Knees And Started To Cry
The Soldier Awakened, I Heard A Rough Voice
"Santa Don't Cry, This Life Is My Choice.
I Fight For Freedom, I Don't Ask For More
My Life Is My God, My Country, My Corps"
The Soldier Rolled Over And Drifted To Sleep.
I Couldn't Control It, I Continued To Weep.
I Kept Watch For Hours, So Silent And Still
And We Both Sat And Shivered From The Cold Nights Chill.
I Didn't Want To Leave, On That Cold Dark Night,
This Guardian Of Honour, So Willing To Fight...
Then The Soldier Rolled Over With A Voice Soft And Pure
Whispered "carry On Santa, Christmas Day Is Secure"
One Look At My Watch And I Knew He Was Right
"Merry Christmas My Friend - And To All A Good Night!"
This Poem Was Written By A British Peace Keeping Soldier
Stationed Overseas.
hey
hey how is it goin mate hope u will have a good crimbo and new yr with ur mates and family by bein there by there side when they need u the most i no u will be.
we all miss you so much and u was a fantastic soldier you diead doin something what not may people will even try nd do and we are so happy and pleased that u was with us for the time u was it is so bad that ur are gone but also in away a good thing becasue god only takes the most specail people in life to join his kingdom in heaven and become his protector.
you have protected us from evil and self pity and we all oh you a massive thank you. rest in peace buddy ill see u again soon. xxxxxx
Hi Aaron, Have a lovely Christmas up there in heaven I asked Robert to keep John in check but I think I might be fighting a loosing battle, so I'm leaving it up to you. God Bless you sweet.
My darling Aaron
Well, christmas is almost here again, boy boy and it is another one without you with us, it just isn't going to be any easier than last year. There is always that empty place, and the empty space in our hearts.Life just isn't the same any more, we go through each day, working, crying, laughing (sort of) but at every corner there is a memory of you, it might be a song, or just opening the newspaper, sometimes a certain food, and i will think, Aaron used to like this.I know we have to try and get on with life, keep each other close, be there for each other, we do all that but at the end of the day darling, you are still gone and it is so difficult when we all know that the other is thinking the same. I miss you so much Aaron, but i promise to always be there for your mum and the boys Mum is doing so well but i know deep down hr heart is just broken and will never be mended.
Darling, i will stop here for now, you are always in my heart, always with me and i will always love you. Take care sweetheart, Nanny xxx
hi aaron
your site wont let me light your candle ? got the gremlins in i guess lol, so sending you love and to let you know you are never forgotten x
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