Neil Tony Downes

1986 - 2007
LocationFrom Manchester Died In Afghanistan
Age20 years
Date of Birth11/1986
Date of Death6/2007
Visitors5,279 since 11/06/2007
Creator
S W

Neil Downes, 20, known to his friends as Tony, died whilst serving his country in Afghanistan on 9th
June 2007. He was from Manchester and until 2003 attended Middleton Technology School.
Our friend Tony was one of the nicest guys you could ever wish to meet. He never had a bad word to
say and got on with everyone. Always laughing and joking, he brought a smile to the face of everyone
who knew him. He will be remembered forever and sorely missed by everyone who knew him. rest in
peace Tony xxx


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xXx

Jac M January 26, 2009

GOD,
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Jac M January 6, 2009

Happy New Year xx

Rochelle Grierson January 1, 2009

Do you make them laugh in Heaven,
does your smile bring them good cheer?

Do you make the sun shine brighter,
like you did when you were here?

The very mention of your name,
the memories of your smile,
The little things that you did,
are with us all the while.

You meant so very much to us,
there’s nothing left to say,
Except that without you here
there is no perfect day.

For no-one knows the heartache,
that lies behind our smiles,
no-one knows how many times
we have broken down & cried.

we want to tell you something
so there wont be any doubt,
you're so wonderful to think of,
but so hard to be without...

We hold you close within our hearts,
and there you shall remain.
To walk with us throughout our lives,
until we meet again xXxXxXxXx

Jac M December 24, 2008

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`•. Dear Angel........

If we could only speak to you,
And hold your loving hand,
No matter what we said or did,
We know you'd understand.

Memory is a lovely lane,
Where hearts are ever true,
A lane we so often travel down,
Because it leads to you.

Sadly missed along life's way,
Quietly remembered every day,
No longer in our lives to share,
But in our hearts you're always there.

Your presence we miss,
Your memory we treasure,
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.
xXx

Jac M December 21, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEIL A TRUE HERO XXX

Clare Jackson Xxxx November 15, 2008

unbelievable

tony, u r missed by every1 who new u...u were 2 young 2 die but u did while makin every1 proud. never forgotten...sweet dreams angel xx

Rochelle Grierson October 4, 2008

Dearest Tony, Think of you always but especially today your 22nd birthday. A very special young man that made a great impact on our family loved by us all and especially by our Jane. Rest in peace Darling Love Mary-Jane, Ian and all the 'Littles' xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mary-Jane Little (Close Friend) September 10, 2008

22cnd birthday

i cant believe you would have been 22 today ... it seems like just yesterday when we were all celebrating ur 18th we are all missing you loads oxox love you so much say hi to nan an grandad for me .... uncle duncan .. aunty susan .. jessica.. joseph and david xoxoxo

Uncle Duncan An Family (Cousin) September 10, 2008

Missing you

Hiya mate, thinking of you lots today.
It was a year since Ted passed last week.....say hello to him for me!
My friend is going to Afghanistan tomorrow. Look after him for me eh kid? Keep him safe.

Miss you loads Tony, think about you all the time!
All my love, now and always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Carmel (Friend) August 18, 2008
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