tribute_to_james Photo Gallery by Andrea Corrie at pbase.com

A selection of images of James, with family and friends, taken mainly over his last year. James lost his life in the Thames at Kingston, in the early hours of Thursday 28 July 2005, in a tragic accident.

It is our intention to press for safety measures to be put in place along this stretch of the riverbank to avoid further needless loss of life.

UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2007: The memorial plaque for James has now been put in place. The resurfacing of the towpath will be carried out in the Autumn.
Update July 2007: The railings have now been installed, trees removed and new lighting put in. I have uploaded some 'before' images which illustrate very well how dangerous the area was prior to these measures. The feedback is very positive from the new look to the riverside. There is still some work to be done and I will update as this is completed.

Update May 2007: At last the railings are being installed and the resurfacing work and lighting should be completed by the end of summer. Photos to follow.

Update April 2006: Kingston Council are currently working on a feasibility study to assess the best safety measures to put in place.

Thank you for visiting this gallery. Please feel free to leave a comment.

The following poem is adapted and reproduced with the writer's permission.

PLEASE........
Talk About HIM
Talk about his Lovely Smile (What a Smile!!)
Share your Memories of him
Share your Sadness that he has gone
Ask what I loved about him
Tell me what you Loved about him
Tell me what he brought to your Life
Tell me you will miss him.
Say that he was Beautiful
say that you Loved him
BUT PLEASE don`t tell me "THERE IS NOTHING I CAN SAY"

sunnyjim.jpg	September 2007	September 2008	March2008
September 2008	March 2008	May 2007	March 2008
May 2007	March 2008	May 2007	2006
2006	2006	surrey comet tribute	guitarman.jpg
b and w portrait	another portrait	cometarticle.jpg	brother and sister
brother and stepbrother	a serious moment in Brighton	dwarfing mum	With Lizzie
with shaun.jpg	allsixofus.jpg	With Amy	With Emma and Dani
Ange, Chloe and Chris	Smart night out	at Brighton with Chloe and Chris	With Lorraine
With Ange	coolstudent.jpg	jamesandgemma.jpg	With Amy
withdan.jpg	jamesandem.jpg	Jamesandcorey.jpg	withlorraineandfriends.jpg
jamesnamy.jpg	jamesandmum.jpg	trying to shock!	surreyheraldsept07.jpg
surreyherald16aug.jpg	Maybe	Remember Me	Onward
Where are you now?	decemberpoem.jpg	Signs	twoyears.jpg
poemweb11sept.jpg	youarenotyou.jpg	My Party - 180002.jpg	2003_0101wedding0032.JPG
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alison tcf roberts mum		20-Jan-2007 18:19
james is a handsome guy a beautiful son to be proud of ...love to you all ..alison roberts mumx.x.x

Frances Speakman		09-Jan-2007 16:50
Beautiful photographs, beautiful handsome James.... Sending love to you and all the family, especially James's siblings.... James will be so proud of all you've achieved in your campaign for safety measures by the river, which are now nearly ready to be installed, and will for generations to come I'm sure save precious lives... Love & peace to James and much love to his family xxx Frances Speakman TCF

Marie Dean's Mum		23-Aug-2006 13:09
Hi Andrea, James is so handsome. What beautiful photos of him. How can we live without our gorgeous Son's is beyond me?? Love to you and your family. Marie (TCF)

Jan Andersen		20-Aug-2006 10:18
I feel privileged to be able to share a small part of James' life through these photos and your emails. No other person can come closer to understanding the tragedy of losing a child than another parent who has suffered a similar loss. What a handsome young lad he was and what a tragic waste of life. He would be very proud of everything that you have achieved since his loss. Wishing you much peace and love, Jan XXX

Jackie Butcher		28-Jul-2006 20:51
James, the world is a sadder place without you in it. Your mum is so inspiring with wise words. I am sure you are just as proud of her as she is of you. Take care sweetheart, say hi to Nick for me. Lucky old heaven to have you all there. xxxxxx

Sue Bernard		27-Jul-2006 23:12
The tears of sadness were so overwhelming tonight as I read about your lovely son James. My thoughts are with as you near the day that he was taken away from you. We too lost our beautiful son Stevie in a tragic car accident in Nov 2005 near Chichester where he had just started Uni. He was 18 years old and wanted to be a physical education teacher. Our sons appear to be so similiar in that they were both lovely looking boys, with beautiful smiles and a love of life. Stevie too had achieved so much in 2005 and things were going so well for him. I missed him desperately as he left for Uni, but knowing now that he will never return is the most devasting pain I have ever known. If only we could go back to normality eh? I so feel you pain and heartache, and if you ever want to chat to someone please contact me.I will leave my email address. I hope our boys get together up there. I have one of your poems by my bedside as it was so beautiful. With Love Sue Stevie's sad Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sandra (OE)		01-Nov-2005 13:36
Andrea, I can not even attempt to comprehend the pain you feel for the loss of your son. I offer my sincere condolences and prayers for you and your family. You have a wonderful collection of memories here. Such happy times to keep James alive in the hearts and minds of his family and friends.

Debby		01-Oct-2005 23:01
I am sitting here with tears in my eyes reading this and wondering how I would cope if this happened to my son......I have dug down deep inside many times in the past to find my inner strength but a loss like this would be such a test for me...... A child, no matter their age, is always and will always be a part of us and the memories would always be with us. I would be thankful for all the great times we had together but miss him sooooooooooooo. My heart goes out to you and your family during this sad time........ Debby (Texaswolflady)

Pamela Colander		01-Oct-2005 05:40
Andrea, I cannot express the shock and sadness felt after learning of this tragedy. It seems James lived his short life to the fullest. What a shame the world has been robbed of a bright, talented and lively man who was just blossoming. My prayers are with you and your family as well as all his many friends. Pam

Guest		30-Sep-2005 11:49
The heartbreak you are feeling is so clearly expressed here Andrea. You are very good at hiding it but here your true loss is expressed. So many happy memories that will always be with you. Although James in person is gone the love you shared will always be in your heart - nothing can ever take that away. Love Alison

Salman Ahmed		28-Sep-2005 20:56
Andrea, You don't know me but I used to frequent the OutdoorEyes forum a while back, and while I don't hang out on that forum anymore I came across this tragic news on the OutdoorEyes forum... I am so very, very sorry for your profound loss. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, and may you find the strength and courage to move on. Take care,

Knox		28-Sep-2005 20:35
Looks like a nice person . . . that's way too young. Take good care of yourself. Maybe this will help. * * This was found on the body of an American soldier, Col. David Marcus, who was one of those who helped to form the first army of the state of Israel: I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my sides spreads her white sails in the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength and I stand and watch her until, at length, she is only a ribbon of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, "There! She's gone!" "Gone where? Gone from my sight--that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side, and just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of destination. Her diminished size is in me, not in her, and just at the moment when someone at my side says, "There! She's Gone!"... There are other voices ready to take up the glad shout... "There! She comes!"

Charlie Ogard		28-Sep-2005 16:44
I'm so sorry for your loss Andrea... Charlie O.

through_the_lens		28-Sep-2005 15:20
Andrea, My thoughts are with you. He spent such a short time here, but sounds like he made a big inpact on many different peoples life. rochelle

Guest		28-Sep-2005 11:13
These photographs are wonderful and beautiful memories of your son. Philip "PT"

Guest		23-Sep-2005 14:24
Thanks for letting me share these, Andrea. There IS light at the end of the tunnel. Take care, Mark (TCF)

Lesley		13-Sep-2005 15:22
With you all the way on this Andrea - one of the best ways to deal with a tragedy is to face it and find and remember all the wonderful times and experiences you all had and you are doing just that. Always there for you if there is ever anything............... love Lesley and Peter

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