| Location | Essex |
| Age | 21 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 11/1985 |
| Date of Death | 8/2007 |
| Visitors | 8,184 since 24/01/2008 |
| Creator |
Private John Stephen Thrumble proudly served in 7 Platoon, B Company, Royal Anglian Regiment. A
section GPMG gunner and also the team medic.
John died at the tender age of twenty-one in a so-called friendly fire incident, along side his
close friends Private Robert Foster and Private Aaron McClure.
On 23rd August 2007 Johns platoon was on patrol near kajaki in Afghanistan, when they came under
attack by Taliban
Air support was requested from the US F15 aircraft American aircraft where the bomb dropped by the
American plane hit the compound where the whole section were located. John, Robert and Aaron were
pronounced dead at the scene, two soldiers were seriously injured.
John had a younger brother (Luke) and a foster brother (semirjan) and girlfriend (Gemma)
John was the most amazing son a mother could have he was a loving and caring person, thoughtful
giving and kind, unbearably funny at times. He had so much love to give.
He could always be relied upon to raise moral of those around him.
John Knew more than most how important freedom was. For many years was a big brother to many young
foster children , some coming from places such as Kosovo and Afghanistan?
John loved his Bling!! YUK!! But how proudly I place them along side your medals.
(Music was his passion)
John rarely spent time on his own but when he did, he enjoyed creating tunes and sounds on his
keyboard playing for hours on end that brought me so much pleasure. Oh John! How I miss those
magical sounds you made just for me, I sit with a heavy heart that I wont hear those sounds again.
Through Johns death we have got to know a number of soldiers that served along side John that have
graciously confirm to us, that Johns dreams weren’t just dreams they were going to happen, his
future was in the palm of his hands.
John your passing has left a huge void in the family, an unbearable loss to Pearl (Mum) and Steve
(Dad), Luke his brother, Semirjan foster brother, Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and his good
friends all miss him very much.
As you once said to me. ‘Embrace the memories’. I promise you John we will learn to embrace the
memories, you have left behind so many.
Until we meet again our darling boy may you rest in peace all our love always?
Good morning John, I bet you popped in to see Luke celebrating his 21st birthday Saturday. As usual we all drank and ate too much, though I was in bed early Sunday evening I think parting till 3 in the morning is harder to do these days than I realise. Thought I have to admite yesterday was a hard day for me my thoughts were very much with you though it helped having people around me to stop me drifting too far. Love you my darling but for now I have to get back to work, take care sweets.......
hi john...
hi john, a year has passed and a year i wish i could turn back but i know its impossible, everyday i still wish i had that chance to say i was sorry...
but i hope you'll forgive someday...
send loads of love an big hugs to everyone cos today is gonna be hard for them...
miss you loads and always thinking of you! x
loads of love to steve, pearl, gem and family xxx
Hi John, nearly all organised for Saturday, its been hard work but also had a few laughs. I'm sure you'll all see us and be wetting you pants with Laughter just due to me being drunk. It's going to be a hard day but worth it. Miss you John, and always will. I gave you brother and Semirijan a big hug yesterday, they are great guys and so is you mum and dad. Love them all to bits. Miss you, lots of love and hugs xxxxxxxxxxx
Never Forgotten X
As The Sun Came Up This Morning
I Watched You There Below
Your Hearts Seemed Oh So Heavy
But There’s Something You Should Know
I’m Not Gone Don’t Worry
I’m Just A Step Ahead
And I’m With You Every Single Day
As You Rise Up From Your Bed
I Am The Sun That Warms You
I Am The Moon’s Soft Glow
I Am The Stars That Twinkle
And Light Your Path Below
So When At Times You Miss Me
Just Look For Me I’m There
For You Cannot Hide My Spirit
It Is With You Everywhere
Hi John that dread date arriving this weekend, i wont be around so putting this on now for you sweetie, Pearl, Steve & Luke im sure John is going to be there in scotland with you he is such a special soldier my thoughts will be with you all. Shine bright in the sky sweetie along with Rob & Aaron lots of love to you and all your loved ones John xxxxxx
hi babe i miss u so much i love u millions and i will b bk to see u and send u off on ur final journey with every1 but im keepin a part of u with me xxx
Hello you, i have missed talking to you every time i wrote you a message it said there was a problem. Im using mums computer now. mums taking taylor to see mum and dad tomorrow, he is such a little monkey. Will have tokeep it short and sweet. Thinking of you always John will be back to speak to you soon all my love hugs and kisses. All my love to you auntie Pearl and uncle Steve will be thinking of you next week xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
hay sparkie long time no speak i no but had a lot on my mind been proper home sick especialy on my bday got lots to tell people aswell i spoke to mum n dad the other day herd about the walk ya mum done bless her my dad is tryin so much to get sponserd for the 23rd cnt beleive how quick it has gone 1 yr nearly its mdness it realy is just sittin here it only feels like yesterday still and alwas will i think how is every1 up there u lukin after chris giv him a hug for me n tell him dal misses him like mad even though he dnt show it im gin to freeze wen i cum bk lol bet u gonna laugh im goin to keep a bit of u still though and get it put in a locket when i get one made a man gave me a neckles he got for his bday wen i sed i love ya neckles that what kind of design i want he gave me it n started cryin i love u n miss u so much babe i hope u r lookin over every 1 whilst ya up there makin sure there ok especialy mum dad nan nan grandad luke ect i love u so much n im sorry i ahvnt been on much to tell u that but u will always no . i got a new place though which is cool havnt told u that 4 bed massiv 2 puppys teddy n tyson lol so cute little shit macheinswell see u soon my one and only xxxxxx
Good morning John, Thought I would pop in and say hello. I was sorting out some of my paper work last night and I came across one of your letters while you were still training up at Catterick. You was telling me about the inspections you had to go through and the amount of exercise you had to do and the type of rifle you had and what you missed at home. Signing off with your little cartoon drawings of you as a before and after brought a smile to my face. To see your humour in your letter darling hurt so much and to see how excited you where with being in the army reminded me of the boy that I once new before Iraq and Afganistan. I love you sweetheart and always will.
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