Date: 15/6/2007 09:57:57
From: Mrs Heather White
Tony always talked about his ambition to join the Army. He Knew what he wanted to do and achieved his dream. I remember that his dream even entered his art work and he painted the background of his Poster in a Camouflage Pattern. I am deeply saddened by his death and send my sympathy to his family.
Date: 15/6/2007 12:34:32
From: - Rachel
Tony cant believe we arent meeting up in 2 weeks. Im gutted. Missing you and ur dirty jokes. Im glad to have known you and call you one of my friends and im glad you died doing what you always wanted. Your a hero to everyone and such a brave and good looking lad. We will meet again and when we do we'll have that drink. Until then you rest and save me a space up there. Look after everyone. Farewell tony R.I.P love you loads
Rachael xxxxx
Date: 15/6/2007 13:05:38
From: Mr Thomas Moore
Well tony what a guy, You will be sadly missed by us all, you died doing a job you always intended to do, and a job you loved. i will always remember our laughs at dinner , the prom and france the first time i really got to know you.
R.I.P mate
A pleasure to have known you and been a friend.
Date: 15/6/2007 16:19:42
From: Miss Jade Gorman
I still cant believe you're gone Tony, you were such a great guy. Everyone who knew you loved you and we will miss you so much. Always telling jokes, you got on with everyone. I hope we can all meet in your memory like you wanted and have a beer or two like Im sure you would've done! We are so proud but also sad about the sacrafice you made. You were a great soldier and a great person to have known, rest in peace mate xxx
Date: 16/6/2007 00:46:34
From: - Rea Family
As former students of Middleton Technology School in the years before Tony, we never knew him but are deeply saddened to have read of his death whilst serving in Afghanistan. Our heartfelt condolences to Tony's family and friends at this time.
The Rea Family (Middleton)
Date: 18/6/2007 00:04:40
From: Miss liz challinor
You were always a happy person Tony and i will never forget your singing in Music the only person brave enough to sing solo! You made lessons interesting. You were a true gent too. peace be with you Tony and your family. xx
Date: 18/6/2007 10:21:36
From: Miss Natalie Wood
Tony.....what can I say?...Words cannot express how sad all your mates feel about the loss of your life.Such a bright, young, clever lad, still had the rest of your life ahead of you, yet it was tragically taken away from you.
Our thoughts are with you and all your family and other friends who miss you so greatly. Everyone around you are so proud at how you achieved so much in so few years, you died being a soldier, serving our country, and for that everyone is extremely grateful. You lost your life doing something you loved and dreamed of for years
Rest in Peace Tony mate
See you soon.....xxxxxxx
Date: 18/6/2007 12:08:38
From: Miss sarah lee
Tony you were an absolute star and shone wherever you went. You were everyones friend and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew you. Im so glad you achieved your dream and you inspire everyone to live for the moment and work towards their dreams. You'll be truely missed mate R.I.P Love sarah
Date: 18/6/2007 13:16:52
From: Mr Lee Chesters
I don't even know where to start. You were such a great guy always laughing and joking nothing ever fazed you. I'm glad I had the privelage of being your friend.
I always knew you would end up in the Army you were just born for it. I'm happy you lived your dream and grateful for what you have done in serving for our country. You are a true Hero.
You will be missed by all. Thanks for the memories R.I.P. Tony
Date: 18/6/2007 22:07:33
From: Miss Heather Taylor
Tony needed to do very little to raise a smile from anyone in school, and we both delighted in disrupting German every opportunity we had.
Even when I spoke to him about his work in the army he always spoke light heartedly about it and told me funny stories about his guard work, especially in London.
I'll never forget his quick wit and cheeky sense of humour.
Date: 18/6/2007 23:58:54
From: Mr JJ McMullen
It is people like Tony that make this country stick together. It is such an honour to have attended Middleton Technology School whilst Tony did. He will be at peace now and he shall be a hero both on Earth and in Heven. Rest In Peace.
Date: 19/6/2007 09:51:53
From: Ms Emily Hicks
Gonna miss you Tony - you were a really nice guy. I remember you and my brother coming over all the time rollerblading and you playing with me all the time. I'm glad you did what you've always wanted to do. Rest in peace - I'll never forget you.
Date: 19/6/2007 12:12:58
From: Miss Jodie ann downes
hiyahh thanks for all these wonderful messages tony would love it.. everyone fussing over him lol... thanks for all your support love jodie x x x
Date: 20/6/2007 11:08:55
From: Miss Codie Boulter
I didnt know toni, but i'm friends with his sister and i know how much she thought of him, he was a very clever solider and he died for his couutry. i know jodie is proud of him xx R.I.P Toni xx
Date: 20/6/2007 15:35:37
From: Mr Benjamin Keith Donald
I am so sadenned by this, All he wanted to do was to fight for his country and this dreadful incident happened. Rest in peace.
Date: 22/6/2007 20:12:11
From: Mr Jim Royales
Tony was a very special lad and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. All my thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this sad time.
Date: 25/6/2007 13:14:02
From: Miss Jade Fitzgerald
Well i didn't know Tony but i know his sister. I have heard a lot of good things about him and i'm so sorry about what had happend but he did what he wanted and i think he is a hero, R.I.P. Tony x x x
Date: 25/6/2007 13:23:38
From: Mr Michael Bostock
Sorry for your loss in the family and i appreciate him going to fight for us
Date: 25/6/2007 13:25:12
From: Mr Christian Diggle
Sorry to her about your loss.
The people at army cadets middleton
Date: 25/6/2007 15:10:23
From: Mrs Aneeta Burrow(Miss Magee)
Being Tony's form tutor for four years was an honour. I have many memories of lunchtimes when he supported our form with hilarious comedy moments. Always quick with a supportive comment and endeavouring to help others. From his first moment in 7AM (you have to be up early to catch us!) coming to our quality form discos with his dapper style and randomly gelled hair - he immediately stood out from the crowd.
A wonderfully talented student and a true gent. He believed in his dream and went on to achieve it - so very proud and honourable.
Rest in Peace Tony. Your memory will be well served.
Date: 27/6/2007 09:03:38
From: Miss Emily Burns
R.I.P Tony We will miss you! Lots Of Love Emily x
Date: 27/6/2007 09:05:34
From: Miss Rebecca Williams
R.I.P Tony. I didn't know you but you will be missed by all of us. Jodie and the rest of his family have all been really brave. Lots Of Love Rebecca xxxxxx
Date: 27/6/2007 12:05:36
From: Mr paul lord
I am most sad for your loss
Date: 27/6/2007 13:10:58
From: Mr Guinan
i feel great sorrow for the family and i am sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
Date: 27/6/2007 16:18:08
From: Mrs Lesley Ogden
I was so sorry to hear of Tony's death. I picked up his English class in year 11 and they were and are the same age as my son. We had a lot of work to get to catch up on and I seemed to spend a lot of time standing over Tony to complete his coursework! But I remember that he was always so charming with his ready smile. Generally he sat at a spare desk which we had in the room because they were such a big class but he regularly swapped seats around the room if folk were absent, he said wasn't bothered as he got on with most people anyway. He was such a gentleman even at 16.
He will be sadly missed and my sympathy and prayers are with his family.
Date: 28/6/2007 12:29:50
From: Mr D Bostock
i am sorry to hear of his death and i send my best wishes to his family
Date: 28/6/2007 19:03:26
From: Mr & Mrs Hicks
Tony was a very good friend of our son Andrew, and was at our house constantly, always witty and charming! He made an impression on our daughters too! It is so sad that he is no longer with us all, but he really did enjoy the army. We hope his family will draw strength from the wonderful and well earned tributes people are writing for him. Rest in Peace Tony - Hillary and Berni send their love XXX
Date: 2/7/2007 14:25:17
From: Ms Gemma
I didn't know Tony but i'm very sorry about what has happened. He did what he wanted to do in life and i think he is a hero, R.I.P. Tony x x x
Date: 4/7/2007 09:02:21
From: Miss Emily Burns
R.I.P Tony, Lots Of Love Emily xx
Date: 18/7/2007 08:47:49
From: Miss Laura Loftus
You will be deeply missed and never forgotten dear friend wish we could have stayed in contact after school xx
Date: 19/7/2007 14:34:23
From: Miss Kathryn Thomas
i didn't know you but i knew people who did. I suppose i should say thanks for doing everything you did xx
Date: 21/9/2007 12:06:15
From: Miss Hayley Michelle
I didnt know tony but im a school student at Middleton Technology School, im sure he will be sadly Missed and never forgotten here in school xx
Date: 25/9/2007 14:29:04
From: Mr Jake Richardson
Im very sorry to hear of your loss, I didnt know 'tony' personally but I heard alot about him though his sister jodie and her friends.
From what I heard he is a very much respected lad and I would just like to say, Rest In Peace Tony, your such a talented lad but unfortunately your life got took away. My sympathy goes to the Downe Family at this moment in time.
Rest In Peace Mate
With Respect,
Jake Richardson
Date: 2/10/2007 20:11:03
From: Miss Liez Fletcher
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 by your side.
You will be in my thoughts every day until we meet again xxxxxxx
Date: 22/10/2007 23:22:36
From: Mr Stephen Rowley
I won't forget you mate, When ever i think of you I smile, sometimes laugh a little thinking about the good/funny times i had in your company.
We must never forget our fallan hero's.
Date: 29/12/2007 15:41:10
From: Miss D Furrow
So sorry tony, my mates knew you but i didn't they were really sad when you died you must have been an awsome guy.R.I.P xxxxxx
Date: 30/12/2007 22:56:08
From: Miss Francesca Warburton
My brother was a good friend with Tony. We will all miss him dearly, he made us all laugh!
Condolences
Francesca x
Date: 14/1/2008 13:14:05
From: Mr Stephen O'Brien
When I saw Tony's Picture I am struck by how young he is to lose his life.
Date: 29/1/2008 12:06:57
From: Miss Jodie downes (His little sis)
thanks for everyones surport it means alot. miss yah loads tony and i know one day i will see you again x miss you forewver and always yah baybee sis x x x x x x x
Date: 4/4/2008 03:31:20
From: Mrs Carol Jones
Tony was such a great student with a fantastic personality. I have very fond memories of maths lessons with him. I know that he will be missed a great deal by his friends and family.
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time, even though I am now so far away.
Carol Jones
Houston, Texas.
Date: 13/5/2008 11:38:41
From: Miss jessica hampson and stacey rattigan
R.I.P tony you will be missed x
Date: 19/4/2010 09:30:33
From: Miss danielle
foreva in our ever hearts
all me support and sorrow goes to tonys family
u will be remembered foreva no matter what xxxx <3 <3 <3
Date: 24/5/2010 11:03:39
From: Mr travis weiss
you will be in our hearts foreva :(
Date: 10/9/2008 09:53:28
From: Miss jessica bramah
cant believe its your 22nd birthday ... seems like yesterday we were all celebrating your 18th ... were all missing you and thinking about you every day love you .. uncle duncan .. aunty susan ..jessica ...joseph ..david annie and alfie xoxoxoxoxoxo
Date: 10/11/2008 15:02:50
From: Mr Mohammed Riaz
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends on the tragic death of this young man, cut down in the prime of his life...
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