| Location | London |
| Age | 27 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 24/04/1980 |
| Date of Death | 09/08/2007 |
| Visitors | 2,215 since 25/09/2007 |
| Creator |
Chris, 28 on the 24th April, was (was seems wrong to say!!) in in the Irish Guards. He is the most sincere person you would ever meet and he would have you in tears laughing!! Plus he was a very talented musician within the Irish Guards band. He has a fantastic wife Tanja and two fab children Kain and Ashlyn who miss him so much. He was very sadly taken away on the 9th August 2007 with a friend Kirk Redpath as they were in a convoy, when he was in Iraq. Your smile will always live on Chris and you will never be forgotten. He is sooooo missed by all his friends and famliy. Miss you lots! First song is a tribute to chris, and the second is for Tanja and Chris! mwah xx,
PLEASE EVEN IF U JUST LOOK AT THIS SITE CAN U JUST LITE A CANDLE, TAKES TWO SECS OUT OF UR DAY, THANKS! XX
Three years today I went to bed not knowing that a few ours later my life and the lifes of my children will be turned upside down. You have been taken from us and not a day goes by that we dont think about you! We will always love you and keep all the fond memories of you deep in our hearts! With all our love Tanja, Kian and Ashlyn xxxxx
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.
hay mate sorry i didtn say hi on ur bday!!, the party tanja had for u was the bissness! lol, ur name was the start of loads of laffin that nite!, miss ya so much mate, nites out arnt the same any more!, i just hope ur watching down on ya family! u would be so proud of kian and ashlyn, every day she turns more and more into u! kians turning in to a proper little man!, ur name will live thougth them and not a day gos by were ur not thougth of, keep smiling mate , dont be a stanger and come down and see us from time to time! rip to a true hero!!! xxxxxxxxxxx
hi
there's nothing wrong in being in the Irish Guards. it must of been wat Christopher wanted to be in he has my vote what ever ppl say about him he will always be fought of as a brave Soilder. i do not no this man i just wanted to add my comment so i hope nobody minds me doin this half my family have been in the arm navy and air force. including my husband who has just rejoined the army with love to his family and friends xxxx
I WROTE YOUR NAME IN THE SKY
BUT THE WIND BLEW IT AWAY
I WORTE YOUR NAME IN THE SAND
BUT THE WAVES WASHED IT AWAY
I WROTE YOUR NAME IN MY HEART
AND FOREVER IT WILL STAY.
hay chris so sorry its took so long to write anythink, but this new site baffled me!! lol, was made up that u came thougth to ur mum when we all went to see sally morgan! miss ya mate! chat soon , mwah xxx
They shall grow not old,
As we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.
-- Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)
God bless your family x
thinking of you
when the sun shines hell be smiling
remembering what you shared
when your alone he will be there
telling you not to be scared
when your feeling down he will lift you up high
he will always be there shining down from the sky
he misses you as much as you miss him
but he will give you the strength to carry on from within
so keep the faith god is looking after your star
cause he will always be there to help you
wherever you are.
goodnight godbless, stay strong
Hi mate I've finally got to wtriting to you after all the bluees you sent me.
This guy is my life long friend of this and the next life.
I'm so so so proud of him & purely admire the way Chris handled himself when he was here as a man, in every sense of the word a true inspiration to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
I must thank you Chris for helping me in discovering this healing/spiritual path thats unfolded before me. Thankyou for all the guideance, advice & help with this.
I'm truly blessed and can never thank you enough for what you've opened my eyes to.
I know every time theres something going on you can drop a subtle hint to make me aware of your presence and usually thats plenty of reassuarnce. Thankyou from the deepest space in my heart bro
Peace from
Sean
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