| 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 |
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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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Right now I'm in a different place
And although we seem apart
I'm closer than I ever was
I'm there inside your heart
I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright
I'm there to share the sunsets too
I'm with you every night
I'm with you when the times are good
And if a tear should start to fall
I'll still be there for you
And when the day arrives
That we are no longer apart
I'll smile and hold you close to me
Forever in my heart
Sorry ive not been on for a while but due to PC playing up and other probs not been possible.
My Love to you and your loving family xxxxx
thinking of you xxx
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Memories are roses
blooming ever more
full of fragrant sweetness
never known before
life must have a meaning
goals for which to strive
memories are lights that burn
to keep the heart alive
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so true xx
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Sending a Hug Your Way Today
that comes staight from my heart,
along with wishes that your day is blessed right from the start..♥...♥...♥.
Holding you warmly in my thoughts
and saying a little prayer
that God will shine
his love on you and keep you in His care.
...♥...♥...♥...♥...♥...♥
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
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Flowers May Die The Sun May Set, But An Angel Like You We Will Never Forget. Your Name Is Precious It Will Never Grow Old It’s Engraved In Our Hearts In Letter’s In Gold....A Great Hero ~~ xxx
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sweetest dreams xx
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NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN
Our thoughts are with you all on this day of remembrance.
OUR HERO'S WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
You are not alone in your grief. Lets hope our HERO'S are looking down on us and are as proud of us as we are of them.
Im sorry this is a day early but i wont be about tomorrow and i didnt want to miss putting it on
God Bless Aaron and all your loving family
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Great Yarmouth
Well darling, off we trotted to Yarmouth, it was cold but the caravan was nice, a bit crowded for 8 of us but it was ok. The camp was much better than the one we went to, more to do, bigger swimming pool, much more facilities. Ryan and his mate went swimming almost right away, me and your mum had to go to Asda right away, surprise surprise.!! First couple of days were really good fun, and we were all looking forward to going to Pleasurewood Hills on Saturday, but come Friday night I felt really bad, i thought i had food poisoning Aaron, and you know how yucky my tummy is at the best of times. Well, it just got worse, I was running to the loo almost every 30 minutes, I didn't know what part of me to put on toilet, it was terrible. Can you imagine, 8 people. 1 toilet, and 1 person almost living in the loo. It was so embarrasing too, as the shower was in the toilet, but i couldn't let that stop me, it was turn your back and hold your nose, hey ho off i go again. I had to come home on Saturday, and it took me till yesterday to feel any better. What a holiday !!!I now think it must have been the water as that is the only thing i had different from anyone else, you know me, i drink loads of water, but it must have been contaminated .
I know your mum and the boys enjoyed it though, it was a nice break for mum as there is a lot going on this month she has to cope with, so stay near to her boy boy she needs to feel you close so very much. She is a very strong lady Aaron, and i am so proud of how she copes, it is so difficult.
Anyway, sorry to waffle on, but please welcome my Aunty Helen, give her a big hug from me, she is grandads sister,.All my love to all the family, i miss you all so much, mum, dad, and you Aaron, I wish life wasn't so hard, so sad,but i know i will see you all again one day and i can't wait. Better stop now, don't mean to write a book. Love you so much my boy boy. A big hug to you. xxxxx Nanny
Hi Aaron Well m8 Halloween time is here and i so hope all you brave Angels up there are having the mother of all party's. Seems so long since i last spoke to you,but Aaron your in my thoughts and prayers daily along with my Darling Jade.
So what are you dressing up as then ???? dread to think if your sense of fun is like your Mum's(sorry Lorraine) can only wish you all a fantastic time and a night filled with fun !!!
Please look down on your Mum,bro's and Nanna Vi as they are away for a few days ....still finding life so hard.Wrap them in your arms.xxxxxxxxxxxx
be with us
Hiya Aaron, just to let you know that mum, me and the boys are off to Gt Yarmouth for a few days, should be fun!!!!! Stay close to your mum and the boys as they are still hurting fomr your loss, doesn't really get any better, we all miss you so very much, but i know you will be with us in next few days. especially on halloween, wait till you see our fancy dress, i think we have done quite well. Please don't get up to any funny business and try and scare the life out of me on halloween, you know how jumpy and eerie i get at this time especially at this time.
Do you remember the last time we went to caravan park, rained every single day, amenities were terrible but we still had a laugh, didn't we.
Be there with us darling, please. There is always a gaping hole when we do something together, the big gaping whole that reminds us so much that you aren't with us. love you forever my darling boy boy, talk to you soon. Nanny xxxxx
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