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Thanks from Rose: 24 January 2007
It's been a month since Jamie died, not a day, hour, or minute passes without me thinking of him, always so vibrant with his music, jokes and passion for life it is hard to imagine a life without him. Jamie would have felt so chuffed at everyone who attended his funeral, the article in the Argus on Jan 13 and making every billboard throughout Brighton with the news of his death, I know he is around somewhere with his smiley face loving all of you for your attention.
The money is still coming in for Jamie's memorial bench, I will keep you all updated either by letter or on the website about where, and when, it will be, there will also be a memorial dance with Spiral, at King Alfred and a tribute gig at the Concorde, more on this soon.
Thank you to Jamie's family and friends who have helped me through these dark days, it seems ironic that we all knew Jamie loved a drink and the day before he died, we had been to see the doc about him not feeling too good, he was given the all clear, with all organs functioning just fine, we asked for a retest just to make sure, then next day gone.
Jamie burned too bright in this life and in the Coroner's words he just burnt himself out, a familiar scenario for talented, creative people. I was extremely lucky to have been Jamie's Mum
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and yes Jame I will always 'thank you for the days, those endless days and sacred days you gave me'. Love to you all from the bottom of my heart x
PS: Keep the messages coming
Christmas Eve | 24 December 2007
Now the first anniversary has passed, I want to thank all of you who have sent messages on this page, and in person throughout the year. Your words of kindness help a great deal. On the morning of Jamie's first anniversary, i woke to a beautiful sunrise, and thought, 'yes, Jamie sent that to all of us'.
The memorial benches are in place now, one at Preston Park pet cemetary, the other just past the West Pier, on Kings Road, opposite the bandstand, at the bottom of Bedford Square. I am hoping to have a Memorial gig at some point, will keep you all posted. A big thank you to Phil Byford for making this page happen and to all my family for their love and support.
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26 May 2008
Hello to all of you, thanks to all who visit Jamie's site regularly, I appreciate it. And to all of you who filled out the memory cards, they truely have been a great comfort, bringing to the fore many happy times through Jamie's life.
Jamie now has a headstone made from oak. With the words, 'Shine brightly sweet Son, shine on' carved on it. The piece of wood came from an ex- 'seadog' in Cornwall who planned to build his own boat out of pieces of seasoned oak the woodstone came from, but gave up when age got the better of him...
The ongoing 'washing machine' of thoughts, feelings, and unanswered questions surrounding Jamie's death never cease, and the case remains open.
If anyone else wants a memory card to fill out, email me and I will send it back as an attachment, be great to hear your memories of Jamie. All will be printed off and placed in Jamie's memory box forever. Bye for now and big love to all.
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