| Location | Joined The Army From Thorney Peterborough |
| Age | 31 years |
| Date of Birth | 5/1976 |
| Date of Death | 5/2007 |
| Visitors | 7,505 since 05/09/2007 |
| Creator |
Name: Darren Bonner (Daz)
Day he passed on to pastures new: 28th May 2007
Age: 31
Occupation: Lead Signaller in the Royal Anglian 1st Battalion
Darren was born in Barking Essex and then he and the family moved to Edmonton and then to Tottenham.
From there we all moved to the countryside in Thorney Peterborough. It was here he decided to join
the army.
Darren lived with his mum Christine, and his three sisters Keely, Claire and Dannielle. Once he
joined the army he lived almost everywhere!
On the 28th May 2007, Darren was tragically involved in a landmine explosion in Afghanistan, in
Helmand Province, whilst on patrol. At this moment our lives were changed forever.............. This
beautiful man was snatched from our lives..............
Darren was totally devoted to his job in the army, he lived and breathed the army. He was a big man
with a big heart and loved everyone, and everybody he touched loved him. He was a presence that no
one could ignore and most of all he was my big brother.
Darren was an ardent spurs fan, who enjoyed nothing more than going to watch them play. Any Arsenal
fans he knew, he would make them a cuppa in a Spurs mug and took delight in watching them drink it,
and enjoy it!!
Darren was full of life, was very bubbly, and enjoyed telling a joke or two, played jokes on
everyone, he was a big charmer especially with the all the ladies!
Everyone knew when Darren was in the room, it would be lit up with laughter and smiles. He was just
a huge person with a big heart and you couldn't help but love him.
Im so proud of you Darren, I've always looked up to you, words cant describe how much I miss
you.
Im still waiting for you to burst through the door, with stories and jokes to tell. As your baby
sister you always protected me, and I know you'll always be there with me, keeping me safe. I
am so so proud of you, I'm so lucky to have a brother as kind, warm, caring, fun and brave as
you.
I cant wait to see you again. I love you Darren, my big brother, my hero. Love your baby sister
Dannielle xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Darren also leaves behind two darling sons.
Please light a candle for my hero brother xxxx
THE SOLDIER POEM
I was that others did not want to be.
I went where others failed to go,
and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accepted the thought
of eternal loneliness...should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror;
felt the stinging cold of fear;
and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moments love.
I have cried, pained, and hoped...but most of all,
I have lived times others would say
were best forgotten.
At least some day I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was...A SOLDIER.
What a waste of a great man
From the moment you conned me into letting you and your mates bowl for free at the Naafi i knew you were going to be a great mate.
Such a shame your time on earth was cut so short, you touched so many people with your larger than life personality and cheeky smile.
My deepest feelings go out to your family left behind, and i hope they are comforted by knowing how many people you made smile
RIP Daz you great numpty! xx
I WROTE YOUR NAME IN THE SKY
BUT THE WIND BLEW IT AWAY
I WORTE YOUR NAME IN THE SAND
BUT THE WAVES WASHED IT AWAY
I WROTE YOUR NAME IN MY HEART
AND FOREVER IT WILL STAY.
_____****__________* **** ______
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_***__________**____ ______***__
_***________________ ______***__
_***_*TO LET U KNOW I'M*___***__
__***_____*THINKING* _____***___
___***_______*OF*___ ____***____
____***_____*YOU *____ _***_____
______***____♥ ♥ ♥ ____**______
________***_________ ***________
__________***_____** *__________
___________***___*** ___________
____________***_***_ ___________
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Love Deb & Kit
xx xx
big man
Well once again i find myself wanting to say so much and dont know where to start.
I know you are watching over us and have taken thumps to play wth you now, Els only comfort is that her big brave uncle is now playng with him and teaching him more tricks.
I long so much for that cheeky grin and stupid chappati laugh to ring in my ears, time will never take this pain away,
Things are finally startng to look up and i wish you were here to share them, one in a million hey, you would have loved him know you would, although things not always smooth but good and bad has always been the way you and me work hey?
OMG OMG
when needed that darren time i had the best call ever!!!!! GEM !!! she is back i love her so much
the next best thing to having you by my side.
i miss you darren more than anywords on here can express........... i would give my life for 1 minute with you again
god bless big bro my hero
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Want you here...
Hey Big Bro,
Another Christmas, and it's so painful. Not really into the whole Christmas celebrations. I try and keep a smile on my face and laugh and joke for you, but all I feel like I want to do is cry and hide away. I really wish u were here bro xxxxx
Love you so much xxxxxxxxxxx Titch xxxxxxxxxxxx
Merry Christmas
Darren - I am thinking of you today and hope you are looking down on your family and giving them the strength to face another Christmas without you.
Rest in Peace Sweetheart and Merry Christmas xxx
My last working day today Darren so I will leave my seasons greatings today for you, have a good Christmas up there in heaven Darren. If you can't keep them all in check up there then just join in. Love for now........
Christmas Angel xx
For our Angel who’s missing at Christmas this year
Excitement fails to stop the tears
We miss you, as always, you know that we do
To say that we’re heartbroken is nothing new.
It happened so soon, we weren’t ready to part
Now that you’re gone we have an incomplete heart.
There’s a ‘You’ sized hole to never be repaired
For you are unique and should have been spared.
The days may come and the days may go
What’s certain sweet Angel is the love we know.
For even in Heaven our love goes on
Amongst clouds of Angels and bursts of song
Our love for you will always remain
Until we’re together, complete once again.
For you and your Angel at Christmas.
Love Deb & Kit
xx xx
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