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“How do I live without you? 
Oh my love I do not. 
You are with me from the moment I open my eyes until they close.
And even after that, on the plane of dreams where mortals and souls meet, you are with me still.
I have not yet learned to live without you, and perhaps I never will, the truth of the matter is, you are always with me still.
You walked such a blazing pathway, when your feet were on this earth, that your imprint lingers on and I place my own feet in your steps, one by one.
How do I live without you?
It’s really very simple.
I do not.
I have yet to live without you ....perhaps I never will.
Perhaps the key to grief is - you are always with me still.







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Toria Hunt
May 13, 2012
May 13, 2012
So much has changed since you've been gone,
Through ups and downs our lives move on,
But as time rolls by one thing remains true,
We'll always have memories of you..
It only takes a little space to write how much we miss you, But it will take the rest of our lives, to forget the way we lost you. Gone way too soon and very missed..x
Michael Bagan
May 13, 2012
May 13, 2012
Hi James, I feel blessed to have you and your family as my friends.You truly are a great communicator and wonderful unique soul.I believe that every now and then we are sent someone very special like yourself, a gift, someone we can learn from and aspire to be like, one who walks with us and touches so many with their intelligence and humor.Love to you and your family.God bless James
Carwyn Price
May 12, 2012
May 12, 2012
Thank you for being such a great friend, you were always there to help me when I found stuff difficult and helped me to get through school, thank you again
Massimiliano Bonelli
May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012
L'ultima volta che ho trascorso un po' di tempo con James era il Natale del 2004, lui aveva da poco compiuto 13 anni. La prima volta invece era stato pochi anni prima, nel 2001. Mi hanno sempre colpito alcune cose di James...primo fra tutti il suo enorme, inarrestabile, infinito amore verso sua madre Vanda. Si notava da ogni cosa che faceva, ogni cosa che diceva, come si comportava.
Massimiliano Bonelli
May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012
L'altra cosa che mi ha sempre colpito beh, è ovvio, la sua grandissima intelligenza. Non ho mai visto un bambino di quell'età così intelligente, così interessato alla scienza, così riflessivo. Un bambino straordinario. E Dio solo sa quanto mi dispiace non aver potuto conoscere James da ragazzo, perchè sicuramente le sue doti straordinarie saranno ancora cresciute negli anni.
Massimiliano Bonelli
May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012
In futuro ci incontreremo di nuovo James...intanto veglia sulla tua famiglia, stai sempre con loro...perchè loro sicuramente non ti lasceranno mai.
Enu Singh
May 8, 2012
May 8, 2012
We all know you are flying on the wings of an Angel- nestled safe in the hands of God ♥ ♥ Rest easy my dear and know we send lots of love up to you everyday♥
Lyn Westbury
May 6, 2012
May 6, 2012
Too beautiful for this world. Heaven has another Angel.
Love you James. I am sure you are sharing a laugh with my Dad, your grandad and brother. xxx
Gemma Powell
May 5, 2012
May 5, 2012
If tears could build a staricase,
And memories a lane,
We'd walk our way to heaven,
And bring you home again......

I miss you so so so much!Me and the girls were on singstar last night and didn't feel the same! I love you x x
Amy Bubear
May 4, 2012
May 4, 2012
Such a wonderfully clever and witty person, so unique in every way. You never followed the crowd, never succumbed to peer pressure. You were your own person, very individual, and that's why I respect and admire you so much. You must have realised how special you are. Love and miss you with all my heart, and so pleased you've found such a good friend in my own son xxxxxx
Vanda Bubear
May 4, 2012
May 4, 2012
11 March 2011
Vanda Bubear
ok well
that was easy
so how are you managing your money
11 March 2011
James Bubear
very well
spritely
Ian Kizler
May 4, 2012
May 4, 2012
My dear Couz, I never said it much, that I truly loved you. I now know you know. We will all miss you dearly. You were, to say the least, a proper individual. I will miss our evenly discussed debates the most. I say evenly - but it was one sided.With uttermost love, I leave with just one comment: "Water is Wet". Love you loads, Ian xxx
Donna Barker
May 2, 2012
May 2, 2012
Dear James, What a wise and wonderful soul you are, just like your Mum and sisters! You have not only left beautiful memories for everyone but you are creating new ones every day by finding the most wondrous ways to get in touch with your family still to this day! I feel blessed our paths have crossed although wish I could have known you in this life. Thinking of you and yours xx
Carolyn Mercer
May 2, 2012
May 2, 2012
I will never forget you, you will always be with me wherever I go in life. It seems the brightest stars burn quickly, which is certainly true of you.
I miss you every day, but I know we'll be together again some day. x
Julie Rowland
May 2, 2012
May 2, 2012
James - you have touched so many lives.
A beautiful young man taken too soon.
Marian Flagg
May 2, 2012
May 2, 2012
Dear Vanda, thank you for sharing your great memories, what a lovely Memorial site this is.
I think about James every day, a handsome, clever,young man taken so soon.
Sending you all love and prayers.
                  Godbless James xxx
Vanda Bubear
May 2, 2012
May 2, 2012
Thanks Marian. I am proud of our two sons, Casper and James, and I know they will have got acquainted up there. I am also proud that Bath have finally pledged £100,000 towards river safety after the loss of our sons - not enough of course, but it goes to show that they are acknowledging the problem.
Hannah Bubear
May 2, 2012
May 2, 2012
We have set off countless chinese lanterns for you little brother, now whenever i see them lighting up the sky i feel like i am in exactly the right place, at the right time - in those moments im exactly where im meant to be, with you by my side! Its an example of the magical gifts you keep giving! I love you beyond words James and i miss you so much xXx
Vanda Bubear
May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012
If roses grow in heaven Lord
Please pick a bunch for me
Place them in my son's arms
And tell him they're from me

Tell him I love and miss him
And when he turns to smile
Place a kiss upon his cheek
And hold him for a while

Remembering him is easy
I do it every day
And there's an ache within my heart
That will never go away
Vanda Bubear
May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012
I won't be far away for life goes on.
And if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All my love around you soft and clear
And then, when you come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home".
Vanda Bubear
May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012
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Vanda Bubear
May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012
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Amy Bubear
May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012
For my wonderful little bro xxxx miss you 4ever, but know you are still around xxxxx love you always xxxx
Amy Bubear
May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012
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MaryLou Stripling
May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012
I am so touched by Jame's story. Such a beautiful boy. My thoughts and prayers go to his wonderful family.

Mary Lou Stripling
Keta Dunlap
May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012
Such a beautiful memorial for James. My heart breaks to see such a wonderful young man gone too soon. I am so glad he sends you signs. That is what keeps me going. Knowing that we will see our children again.
Vanda Bubear
April 29, 2012
April 29, 2012
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went
with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are
always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
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13 years ago today they found my son in the river....and on that day my whole world changed forever... nothing has been the same since you left, a huge part of me left with you. I am a different person to the one I was when we had you here. And not in a good way. Truth be told I'm mighty sick of this world and the people in it - the wars, the greed, the corruption, the obsession with money and stuff at all costs, the earth being stripped of her precious resources just to enable a few billionaires to get even richer. Wars started deliberately for arms sales. Despots carrying out genocide with impunity while the world just watches on....

WHY would I want to be here? Why would any decent person choose to watch, powerless, as the world is brought crashing to its knees?
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Thirteen years ago we lost you James. It seems like the blink of an eye. So sorely missed and from that day nothing has ever been the same. A part of me went home with you on that day. You know I still think about you every minute of the day, even after all this time xxx love you my son. Mum xxx
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Wow James 13 years have gone by in the blink of an eye. Sending love to your family today and I know that you are drawing close to them at this time. Love Donna xx
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May 29, 2023
by Vanda Bubear
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see,
The sun will rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too,
Life at times will catch you unawares but please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.

He said my place was ready, in heaven way up above,
And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly loved.
As I turned to walk away, the tears fell from my eyes,
For all my life I'd always thought I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for, so much left yet to do,
It seemed so very cruel to me that I was leaving you.
Thoughts of all our yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
Are remembered for all the love we shared and all the fun we had.

If I could relive just yesterday, even for a short while,
I'd say my goodbyes and kiss you, and hopefully see you smile.
As the days pass into weeks, don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'll be there in your heart

GEORGE

May 25, 2023
by Vanda Bubear
Another little Angel joins you tonight James. Look after him for us until we get there...

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One of our last family holidays..... we all went out to Spain (and next was Greece) :) 

It was too darned hot out there, and the people weren't at all friendly, but the memories we made as a family are to be treasured.  In those days, Steven was with us and Ricky was such a different person.  I know you will look after Ricky in his struggles.

Thinking of you ALL on this day.

William, Terrence, Suzy, Peter and Reilly (((hugs))) and love <3

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