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REMEMBRANCES

NOTE: Link to International Remembrance Day 21st July 2008 Kennington Park 2-4pm London

 

If you'd like to place a remembrance for someone you care about who has died as a result of drugs (or the drugs war), recently or in the past, please email BP and we'll make sure it is published  online for you (Let us know if you'd also like it to appear in the hardcopy of the magazine)


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Jeffrey David Mitchell dob 28/8/59 anyone who knows him orhis sister Dawn last heard of living in London please pass on the message that he has passed away as none of his family could be contacted,Jeff lived in the subways at the Elephant and Castle for approx.a year.Contact e mail if you knew him please.RIP Jeff. scooby_ju2002@yahoo.co.uk

 

REMEMBERING MY MUM: KIM HARRISON. Who passed away in march 1996 of an overdose,AGED JUST 36. IM STILL SORRY WE WERE NOT TALKING WHEN YOU LEFT US MUM, I KNOW YOU LOVED US- WISH MY KIDS HAD THE CHANCE TO KNOW YOU. YOU WERE A BEAUTIFUL SPECIAL LADY- PEOPLE I DONT KNOW STILL TELL ME TO THIS DAY! YOU WERE GONE TOO SOON,YOUR'E MISSED BY MANY EVERYDAY. LOVE YOU MUMMY.STACEY,DANIELLE AND THE KIDDIES XXXX ( 1/12/07 ) staceylouisewhite@hotmail.com

 

Philippa green,i love you phil and miss you so badly.i loved every minute of the 10 years we had together.you were the best and nobody will come close to you babe.god must have needed you in heaven but you were my angel while you were here.15th july 1978-24th jan 2008,sadly missed..george xxx

 

For Kim Rose, a friend of the right persuasion from friends who are still here, missed. B.P. ( 14/03/07 )

 

To the five girls murdered in Ipswich recently, you are truly missed and you will never be forgotten. Hope none of your deaths will be in vain and people might start to realise that drugs are sending us out on the streets!!! Thinking of you all forever, your friend, J. x x x

 

Waynne and Austin wxm{Died 2006}-lost to the homelessness crisis whilst battling against substances.Yourdeaths hit the whole town so hard.You have raised awareness in a wayno one else could,your memory will live on forever.

Ian Lidguard-Wakefield-Died young, another soldier lost in the neverending story. 09/05/06 gina.c@hotmail.co.uk

 

In Rememberance of Luke Jennings 1979/2006. A true tragedy of a loss of such a young life, rememberd allways for being so funny and up-beat even when times were really hard - Banjo Island misses you dearly.

 

Donna salter, you were a lovely person, and a fantastic mother. you are missed ans loved dearly, bless you, lisa.

 

Debbie it was a very sad day when the prison chaplain walked into my cell and told me you had died of an overdose.  I'll never forget you, you were my life but now i got clean and i owe it to you and your memory rest in peace babe love Dean X. 04/04/07

 

As a Proud (Proudy). Died in Feb 2004, aged only 23. Wonderful brother and friend. We'll always remember the fun we had together, you are always in our thoughts. Miss you so very much, love you always RIP From  Liz n Daz 30/03/06 amy_lizard@hotmail.co.uk

 

Darren Darby,passed August 2005,miss him more as time goes by,sending out love to anyone who has lost a loved one through drugs.I always loved you Daz you were a very special person, love,Ju xxx

 

 

Dennis McCash, died in March '99. Deeply missed by his many friends in Westminster and was valued more than he knew. Warmest condolences to his long term partner Lorna.


Pete Williams. The best sparkie we ever knew. We miss you and keep 'em hopping. We love you always Chris and Russ
For Two Brothers


Robin Fergus died Oct. 1998
Misunderstood heroin addiction



David Fergus. Died through drug related health problems, compounded by lack of care and understanding. Love Kathy
In Memory


Ron Reader
John Turner
Dennis DugGard
All sadly missed



John James Buckley
(Jamie) 30/12/1970 - 21/8/2000 Best friend,
soul-mate and father of Rebekah and Jasmine. Badley missed but still adored. Love you always and forever babe. sleep tight, until we meet again
Mandi, Rebekah, and Jasmine. xxxx
Aldershot, Hants


Perdita Palmer
Hep C. You were my friend,
I miss you.
Pia Gill


To the 4 people who died recently in Soho, more preventable deaths in a tragic drugs war. Always in your memory. BP xxx


For Simon Hibbit
To someone who never had the opportunity to be the father he always
wanted to be.


LIZ YOUNG
To a campaigner, a friend, a voice and friend to drug users everywhere - a terrible loss. You will be deeply missed and loved. Your mates


Stephen Robert Hall Born 22/3/62 Passed Away 25/2/83 In Loving memory of a dearly loved uncle and friend. Keep the angels laughing Steve.



Donna from Islington, died January '99 from septicemia shortly after being discharged from hospital. Another premature release or 'junkies taking up bed space they don't deserve'. She had a good heart and did her best and didn't deserve this. We miss you.


Phyllis. Well known at Shirley's and with the Caravan crowd, Phyllis was a friend to many. We are very sad about her sudden death and we all hope that she finally gets some peace. Love The Caravan crew


Michelle A suicide just days after your discharge from C&W DDU, it all seems so unfair. Well known to all of us at the clinic, you were a one off, totally unique and your death was a deep shock to us all. Maybe your death will not be in vain and someone will finally start to listen. Your mates from C&W.


In loving memory of Bernie, on the 2nd anniversary of your death. You were a wonderful, warm and generous person and your death was a shock to everyone. Another death that was preventable, a consequence of medical apathy. We'll keep up the fight. I'm still thinking of you . Love E.O


For Ronnie Nelson, who died so tragically on Mar.5th this year. We send our deepest sympathies to your family and friends and lets hope you finally get some peace. B.P


Tony R. He was a good bloke, my best friend. Even though it's been a long time since your death you are still sorely missed . C.


Steve - Died 1999 aged 37. I wish you'd come to me that Sunday. You're loved by more people than you'll ever know. See you in the next world,  Matt and Mark.


Taylor, Chris Snook and Jeff Luxton. You are all sorely missed. You shall never be forgotton. Rest in peace my friends, with respect, Jef Dyer Cardiff crew.


Trisha Hunter 19 ? - 2004
Trisha was special. Truely a woman with a heart as gold as her hair, she was beautiful inside and out. Trish will be deeply missed by many and the role she played in Black Poppy’s
beginnings, will never be forgotton. Love You. xxx


Red (Micheal Reece)
1940?-2003
In memory of Red; famous drummer in his time with Georgie fame and the BlueFlames. Deeply missed by his friends, especially by his closest companion, RIP


Bruce Abraham
1940?-2004
Father to Nyah, (ex husband to Cecilia and brother in law to Caro and Paul). Missed by us all, most deeply by Nyah. Bruce died in Texas, along with 17 others who just didnt know how strong the gear was.. RIP.


Kebba Jobe , Bobbo
Father of seven, killed on Sat
15th May 04 - a victim of the excessive, destructive war on drug users. RIP


Gary Eagland: 19? - 2004
We hadn’t known him very long but he had shown such
strength and intregrity as he dealt with some of the hardest cards life could of thrown.  He will be missed by many. RIP


Gareth -your flyin naturally now your death touched lots of people and helped many people in their fight against abuse we miss you another warrior lost. x


 Steve Butler (scouse steve) he was a brilliant bloke,with a heart of gold to go with it.He was my best mate and will always be missed.until we meet again,sleep tight scouse your dear friend Ian Beames R.I.P


TAZZ Taylor, Chris Snook and Jeff Luxton. You are all sorely missed. While I live your memory will live on my true friends. I now truly walk alone. Respect and love, Your true friend and comrade in arms- JEF DYER, Cardiff crew.


Donna Salter 1976-2005. You were a very funny, bubbly, special person who gave so much no matter what you were going thru. Missed and loved always, now you are with the angels... Donna babe its coming up for a year, since the last time we had coffee, a laugh and a natter, I miss seeing you so bubbly and funny, you were a great ray of light, and a loving mum, no matter what people say, they can't judge, i knew you, the real you, that longing for love and acceptance, you are accepted and loved by god, and you always was and always will be hon, you are a true angel, my little dancing queen xxxxx lisa


'Loz'. Laurel Jacobs. A mother to her boy. A friend and support to many. Her death is a tragic loss I cannot make sense of. p.


Asa Proud (Proudy). Died in Feb 2004, aged only 23. Wonderful brother and friend. We'll always remember the fun we had together, you are always in our thoughts. Miss you so very much, love you always RIP From  Liz n Daz


John Hastings You were part of the gang - a mate from the beginning. I can't believe your gone. Love forever, your mate xxxx


Darrel Gould (Dutch) 1977-2006. Only the good die young Darrel mate you'll never be forgotten,we all love you Dutch missing you Bunny.


To all who've past on over time, you were all special too someone, all loved by someone, and always will be loved and remembered, prayers go up for you, anon


Caro Stanford. A woman loved by people far and wide. A talented, thoughtful, funny and inspiring woman, a writer, activist, thinker and doer, her departure will leave a huge hole in so many peoples hearts. Caro - we love you and BP would like to thank you for your special contributions that helped make the mag what it is. Always thinking of you, BP xx


Gareth - your flyin naturally now your death touched lots of people and helped many people in their fight against abuse we miss you another warrior lost x


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