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APPEAL FOR DONATIONS TO THE CHARITY, HELP FOR HEROES

Dear Friend,

Thanks for taking the time to visit the JustGiving page dedicated to the fearless spirit of "our brave boy", Rifleman James Brown who sacrificed his life to save others whilst on duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on Tuesday 15th December 2009.

Having only passed out from training on 18th September 2009 and after less than two weeks in Afghanistan, James, at the tender age of just 18 years, along with his colleague, Lance Corporal David Kirkness, both standing their ground at a makeshift checkpoint, prevented two suicide bombers aboard a motorcycle from entering a crowded marketplace. Realising that James and David were preventing them from reaching their intended target and causing maximum devastation, the bombers detonated their explosives, killing James and David. It is quite clear that James's and David's completely selfless and heroic action saved the lives of countless civilians, men, women and children.

You will find the BBC coverage of this story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8417964.stm

James's loss has left us devastated and, apart from his parents, his 3 young sisters Steph, Sam and Ellie, 1 year old nephew Reece, stepdad David and girlfriend Hayley all miss him terribly. He is also sorely missed by his friends, too numerous to mention, whose lives he touched in one way or another in the short time he spent in this world.

We, James's family, wish to honour his memory and the memory of all fallen soldiers by raising funds for Help For Heroes, a wonderful charity dedicated to helping servicemen who have suffered injuries in Afghanistan and Iraq, a charity which James himself actively supported before he went to Afghanistan.

You can help to carry on the good work which James started by making a donation here for the benefit of Help For Heroes. Please act in the spirit of the Rifles Battalion - be "Swift and Bold" and make your donation today. Any help, large or small, will be greatly appreciated.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - more money is raised, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Please dig deep and donate now for this very worthwhile charity.

Have a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year and may peace be with you.

Thank you.

Tracy and Stephen, James's parents

In loving memory of Rifleman James Stephen Brown, 3 Rifles

1991-2009

"Chin up, head down and rest in peace, James"

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If I had even half of your courage in life. I would have the courage of a lion. Rest in peace. Donation by Alan Horlick on 14/12/11

 
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
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Donation by Jayne Heckel on 07/02/11

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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On behalf of the Kramer & Leslie children in Memory of James Donation by The Kramer & Leslie's on 02/01/11

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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On behalf of the Clarke family from Sittingbourne Donation by jill clarke on 01/10/10

 
£2.00
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Donation by Anon on 20/03/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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On behalf of Pete Thrush Donation by Ron LEVETT on 16/03/10

 
£20.00
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A worthy cause and a memory to honour Donation by Jason on 15/03/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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This is the money raised by your Scottish Friend at James's tribute night. Target smashed - woohoo!!! Donation by darren purves on 06/03/10

 
£2,150.00
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A very worthy cause and one that probably isn;t publicised enough. Thank you James for fighting on behalf of your country. Donation by Diane Ashworth on 04/03/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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no amount of money will compensate this family for their terrible loss but their fund raising for our heroes is admirable Donation by Helen Djemal on 03/03/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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For my beautiful boyfriend James. All my love forever and ever. Hayley xx Donation by Hayley Morris on 02/03/10

 
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RIP James!! My thoughts are with your family at this tragic time. You have done your country proud by showing such amazing bravery xx Donation by Amy Lexy Bishop on 01/03/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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Great charity, worthy cause, brave people! Donation by Jeff Elam (Btp) on 24/02/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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Glad to help a worthy Charity, all the best in your fundraising an with coming to terms with your sad loss. Donation by Emma Robinson on 24/02/10

 
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Donation by LEIGH REID on 24/02/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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A young hero who will never be forgotten Donation by Kevin Pratt on 23/02/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Donation by James Hill on 23/02/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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In memory of James: Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die. Herbert Hoover Donation by Graham Cottington Ex WO Royal Corps of Signals on 23/02/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Donation by David Peek on 23/02/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Donation by Steven Maguire on 23/02/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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James, at the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember you Donation by Allan Wither on 22/02/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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You're a hero James x Donation by Thomas Connor on 22/02/10

 
£20.00
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Donation by Ronnie Barnes on 20/02/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Obviously touched by the tragic circumstances and my hope is that this small donation will go some way to help what in my opinion, is a worthy cause. Donation by Richard Owen on 19/02/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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James Brown out Heroe x Donation by Verity Lamb on 14/02/10

 
£10.00
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* Total raised online: £8,382.50
  Offline donations: £2,316.70
  Mobile donations: £0.00
  Total Raised: £10,699.20
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,152.00

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