| Location | From Manchester Died In Afghanistan |
| Age | 20 years |
| Date of Birth | 11/1986 |
| Date of Death | 6/2007 |
| Visitors | 5,279 since 11/06/2007 |
| Creator |
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
Hiya mate, bought a poppy today. Thought of you when I did! Rememberance Sunday soon, that will be tough!
I know Ted is with you wherever you are so say hello to him for me!
You are always on my mind mate, miss you always......mwah xxx
Missin you so0o much
missin you loads bro want you here with us, but i know yur safe now wit nana n grandad, hpe yur not flirtin wit all the gurls up there lol... love you loads , you will always stay in my heart n mind will never forget all the times ive had with you missin you bbe x x x x x x x x x love you tony x x
To Neil's mum: I wrote this poem for all the mum's who have lost their precious sons in Iraq and Afghanistan - hope you like it.
God bless,
love Julie.
x x x
Your eyes are filled with tears
Your heart is filled with pain
There's nothing that you wouldn't do
To see your son again
Your arms ache with longing
You want to hold him near
Your mind is filled with memories
You hold them oh so dear
He was your son! Your pride and joy
You loved him like no other
He loved you too - so very much!
His lovely, loving mother
The days just seem to drag now -
It's so long since you heard him laugh...
And yet the time has gone so fast!
You wish you could turn it back
Back to the time before he was gone
Before your world fell apart
Before that day when time stood still
And broke your mother's heart
You feel so numb
Yet you feel such pain!
How can this be true?
There seems no shelter from the rain
The sun just can't break through
There's nothing I can do for you
And no words I can say
I can only send my love
And pray for you each day
Pray that God will help you walk
This path you didn't choose
Pray that He would pick you up
When you're feeling battered and bruised
I pray that He will help you
Be comfort in your sorrow
And give you strength to carry on
And face each new tomorrow
My mothers heart just aches for you
I wish I could make it better
I know I cannot do that
So I send you love in this letter
May memories of your darling son
Bring you happiness, laughter and joy
Always remember - you are his mum
And he was your darling boy.
Much love and respect,
God bless,
Julie
x x x x x x x
treasured friend
I know you are no longer here with us Tony but i will not rest until i have been able to say goodbye- you are one in a million and even though it has been a long time since we were friends-i never forgot you and i know as i am one of many-i never will. your a diamond that stands out beyond all others...
i wish you peace love and happiness.
never above you
never below you....
but always but your side.
You will be in my thoughts every day until we meet again xxxxxxx
Hero
Such an honour to have known you, what a hero!! Forever in our hearts Tony, you won't be forgotten sweetheart.
Deepest sympathy to the family..
xxxxxxxx
I want to send my heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the family of this lovely young man - one of England's Bravest and Best.
Gone - Never Forgotten.
Love Julie
(A Soldiers' mum)
x x x x x x x
happy 21st
happy21st tony .. i no its like 4 days late but i havent been able to get on internet .. love yoo an i wil miss yoo forver an ever R.I.P ..1 day we will meet again.xoxoxoxox
Happy 21st
happy birthday to u
happy birthday to u
happy birthday to Tony
happy birthday to u
sorry its late
happy 21st baby
love you loads xxxxx
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