| Location | Castleford, West Yorkshire |
| Age | 18 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Death | 10/07/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,475 since 14/07/2009 |
| Creator |
James was killed on one of two bomb blasts that hit the same patrol in Helmand on Friday 10 July
2009. James was one of five soldiers from The 2nd Battalion The Rifles to be killed in the
explosions. James joined the Army in September 2007.
James leaves behind his parents Andrew and Sharon and his three brothers, Gareth, Dean and Ryan.
James was a determined, rigorous and thoughtful young man who saw the lighter side of life. He loved
his rugby and his football and his heart was set on being a PTI - it would have been right up his
street.
He will be missed by his friends and family.
hope the angels are still lookin after you jimmy!
keep smilin babes n we'll all see you again one day..
everyone misses u loads
xxxxx
a hero
people lined the streets from near and far to say a final farewell to our local hero. rip our hero x
"You Are Not Alone" r.i.p.rifleman james backhouse xx x
Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone
'Lone, 'lone
Why, 'lone
Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone
Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
And girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there
You are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone...
r.i.p. jimmy u wo taken so young ur life add not begun propally every1 misses u so much xxxx
R.i.P Jimmy
r.i.p james you went in the army Turned a soldier then a hero and now your an angle still fighting for the country....x
James you are Airedale/Castlefords Hero And everyone will Miss You Soo Muchh There Was Thousands Of people at YOur Funeral & Wat A Good Send Of YOu Had...x
Alwayys Miss Youuu
RIP True Hero
I diddnt know you James but i live in Airedale. i was stood in Castleford today along with the hundreds of others, Aiiredale/Castleford are so proud to have a true hero like yourself.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.
RIP you are safe away from harm now xx
HERO
We didnt know you personally but you are a true hero and will always be remembered R.I.P
All our love Kym Jason and Chloe x x
chelsea carrick.
jimmy, i did not know you,but i know your ryan.
i just wanna say, that you have done your country prou. you died doing what you loved. you seemed a great lad, and you really didnt deserve to go. rest in peace.. all my love to the family. xxxx
HERO sleep tight darling.
RIP HERO, can't bleive what has happened james,you didn't deserve to go, i've cried so miuch over the past few days:(,wish you was here mate, we had some good times me & you i shall never forget them. you are my hero & many more peoles hero darling. i miss you so so much,never got to say bye to you :(:(:( i shall never forget you james backhouse. Your duty is done nowv babes may you RIP. Sleeptight my hero iloveyouuu james i shall never ever forget you. RIP. [8] Then a hero comes along with the strength to carry on [8] iloveyouu so much sleeptight darling. xxxxxx
our hero
jimmy you were a hero! you will be sadly missed by all! i just want you and your family to no how much you ment to us all and how proud we all are of you! you are a hero jimmy are hero a home grown airedale lad through and through and i hope your parents no how greatful we all are to them for bringing such a wonderful boy/young man they brought into this crule world!!! you are and will forever remain in our hearts and thoughts! sleep tight now brave soldier good night godbless, all our love always,
the singer family xx
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