| Location | Coventry / British Army |
| Age | 24 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 15/04/1985 |
| Date of Death | 16/08/2009 |
| Visitors | 3,896 since 17/08/2009 |
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To everybody who knew James...What shocking news we woke up to yesterday, a knock on the door and our world falls to pieces. Words can't describe the pain, the heartache and the loss we are feeling right now! A true hero, my twin brother, a big brother to Natalie a very proud son of Jan and Pete & a fiance to leanne. James died doing what he loved best, protecting each and every one of us. He was tragically taken in Afganistan serving his duty in the 2nd batallion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
I never thought this day would come, not in a million years, not to us, I want somebody to bring my brother home to me to tell me this is all one big dream. James will be so sadly missed...dearly treasured...i hope he is looking down on us knowing how proud we all are of him.
R.I.P James... our brother, son, fiance, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. You are one in a million bro - Our wonderful couragous soldier is gone but never forgotten - You will always have your own place in our hearts.
Goodnite darling, godbless x x x x x Reunited with Grandad x x x x x
~~~~~TO A PRECIOUS ANGEL~~~~~
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Wonderful memories woven in gold
This is a picture I tenderly hold,
Deep in my heart, a memory is kept
To love, to cherish and never to forget.
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with love always Gael.xxxx
miss you son
my buetiful son, there is never hardly a minute of the day , when i am not thinking of you, I know i will always have you on my mind, and in my heart, as you are my son and no amount of time will heal my hurt,I gave birth to you, which is one of the most wonderful things, i will ever have done in my life.I will hurt for the rest of my days for the fact your life was taken so cruelly and suddenly, no time to say good bye, just a sudden loss that will stay with me forever. I miss you as much today as i did the day i lost you, and will till we meet again, if i could have one wish in life it would be to give you a massive hug and tell you i love and miss you so much, goodnight godbless love you,xx mum xx
My Favourite person-my beautiful Husband to be xxx
Sorry babe that it has taken me so long to write on here, but I still cant find the right words- I dont think I ever will. But I will do my best, I promise x
To explain who you are to me, I would have to be here forever. Not one second goes by when I am not thinking of you, but I was like that before this happened, You were always on my mind, whether it be thinking of you doin PT in the morning, cleaning weapons, being on exercise or you being on your way home (my favourite).
I will always remember getting that phone call from you when I was 16, asking me to go out with you (after sam had told me you were guna ask through passing notes in class), and then finally saying yes just before the infamous 16th party.
You broke my heart 18 months later and then didn't really leave me alone until 3 year
s later we tried again, this time with much success, when we both realised we were just meant to be. Thats what everyone said ' You're just mean't to be together'.
Then you made me the happiest person alive by asking (a very clueless) me to be your wife on our balcony on holiday, as long as i live i will never forget that moment, and I promise one day I will go back to Ibiza- our special place.
Our wedding day was something everybody was looking forward to- the event of 2010-not to be missed, it was all we talked about from the moment you asked. To think that we will never get our special day breaks my heart more than anyone will ever know. But if you can control what happens when you go to heaven then I will be meeting you at the altar of the Cathedral in my beautiful dress and you in that suit we picked out (see,we can plan a wedding when one of you is in afghanistan!)
I write this message with my heart breaking, but with me bursting into giggles through the tears remembering silly things.
To know that I found my true love in life and it was taken away beyond my control is something I will never come to terms with, I couldn't help you or be with you when you needed me the most.
I honestly thought we were invincible babe, I worried like mad but never thought this would happen to us. Never- we had too much to do, we had a wedding to get to, a house and life in Germany waiting, and many many many more memories to make.
They say one day I will be able to live with this, but at the moment I cant see how that is possible, I think you would have been much better at this than me babe.
I do know one thing though- I have the best angel in heaven watching over me, the one who wanted to marry me x
I Love you baby, Lots of Much x
Lea xxx
Ps: Mwah x
James,my friend.
I have known james(cheesey) since he was a baby.
He was warrens best friend and was a good friend to colette,and i classed james as my friend too.
james was feircly loyal,feircly patriotic,
once you were james friend you were his friend for ever,no matter what,
"thats just the way he was"
no matter what the task,what the weather was like or where it was,james was always ready to help you. "thats just the way he was"
I remember often cooking their favourite meal for them at my house"pie and gravey",or as cartman would say "pah an gwavey",i would do my cartman impressions for them and james would always say "you sound just like cartman mr gibbons" even though i sounded nothing like him,then they would both laugh till they cried.
james always liked the things you liked if he knew it made you feel good,no matter what it was,if you were enthusiastic about something,he was enthusiastic about it too "thats just the way he was"
The two of them would on the wall outside my house and wait for me to come home,as soon as i was in the door i would offer you tea and cakes,which you both loved and never ever refused.
I knew of leanne when james was at school,because the two of them would talk of girls and james would always be talking of leanne,and i never got to meet her untill that day at Wooton Bassett,
james texd warren straight after she said "yes i will marry you" to tell him the news,he was so proud and excited,
Now i think of all the years you were in our lives james and it makes me proud that i could count you as my friend.
Yes i miss you,and im proud to say "i miss you"
The tears i cry could fill the nile ten times over,and im proud to say that "that i cry because i miss you"
Some people come into your life, even just for a moment and you remember them till the end of your life,
James was one of these people
I miss you james, My friend.
For the Ones Left Behind
I have not turned my back on you,
so there is no need to cry.
I'm watching you from heaven,
just beyond the morning sky.
I've seen you almost fall apart,
when you could barely stand.
I asked the Lord to comfort you,
and watched him take your hand.
He told me you are in more pain,
Then I could ever be.
He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard,
then gave your hand to me.
Although you may not feel my touch,
Or see me by your side.
I've whispered that I love you,
while I wiped each tear you cried.
So please try not to ache for me,
we'll meet again one day,
beyond the dark and stormy sky,
a Rainbow lights the way.
Those we love remain with us,
For love lives on.
And cherished memories never fade,
Because a loved one's gone …
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An Angel Wonders
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You come and stand before my stone
And seek a sign you’re not alone,
That I haven’t left your side and flown
into the endless sky.
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But when the sun shines warm and bright,
And embraces all with burning light,
And the moon rests lonely, out of sight
Do you doubt that night exists?
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Or when you’re walking in a country scene
A patchwork quilt of varied green,
Of hedge and field, so calm, serene
Do you doubt the sea roars loud?
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And when you see the flowers dance
A gentle waltz in summer trance
Though you cannot see what makes them prance
Do you doubt the wind blows strong?
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So why is it, you doubt I’m near
And long for signs to ease your fear
That I have flown this mortal sphere
And won’t return to you?
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It’s true that though I’m out of sight,
I’m with you every day and night,
Your thoughts hold onto me so tight
I’m anchored to your soul.
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And when you laugh, I fly up high
A kite that soars into the sky
But when you lie in bed and cry
It’s me that wipes your tears.
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The signs you seek, you do not need
I am in you; I’ll never leave,
Your life goes on, you mustn’t grieve
Because this angel’s flying high.
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Author Unknown
I Look To You
As we lay you down
Heaven hear me now
We are lost without you
After giving it our all
Winter storms have come
And darkened our sun
After all that we've been through
Who on earth can I turn to
I look to you,
After all my strength is gone
And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song
In you I can be strong
I look to you
After losing my breath
There's no more fighting left
Sinking to rise no more
Searching for that open door
And every road that I've taken
Lead to my regret
And I don't know if I'm gonna make it
Nothing to do but lift my head
I look to you
And when all my strength is gone
In you I can be strong
I look to you
And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song
I look to you
My levee's have broken, my walls have come
Coming down on me
All the rain is falling, defeat is calling
Set me free from this pain,
I need you to set me free
Take me far away from the battle
I need you
Shine on me
We look to you
After all our strength has gone
In you we can be strong
we look to you
And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song
we look to you
THE FINAL INSPECTION
The soldier stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell
A Very Brave Man
James
I met you only twice when you came into my shop with my nephew Dave Ensor. You seemed like such a nice person. You have my ultimate respect and I thankyou for the part you played in making this country safe for my children.
You are an inspiration and a very brave young man
RIP James xxxxxxx
God Bless You xxxxx
Lest We Forget
RIP brave soldier, you won't be forgotten, not only by the family and friends who love you so much, but by our grateful country. You paid the ultimate sacrifice and we thank you for that. Sleep well lad x
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