| Location | Clayton-le-moors, Lancashire |
| Age | 23 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Visitors | 1,247 since 16/09/2008 |
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Private Jason Rawstron who served with the 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, was killed in a
gun battle with Taliban forces in Afghanistan on 12 September, 2008.
Jason was born in Clayton-Le-Moors, Lancashire and attended Morehead High School. He joined the army
in 2005 and undertook infantry training in Catterick, North Yorkshire.
Jason will be sadly missed by all his friends and family.
With Love. xxx
My Dear Family xx
It's me again from Heaven
With a message from above
Feel my spirit all around you
As I sprinkle you with love...
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I have watched you, as your tears flow
I have heard your silent screams
I know you sleep with visions
Of me visiting your dreams...
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I have come and sat beside you
Placed my hands upon your face
Wiped away the many teardrops
I so wish I could erase...
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I have watched you every day now
Seen such pain within your eyes
I just wish that there were some way
I could help you realise...
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I am happy up in Heaven
In this peaceful loving place
Where I will be here waiting
To welcome you with my embrace...
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You will join me here in Heaven
When your time comes you’ll see
Leave your Earthly cares behind you
Travel on to where you’re free...
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I have heard you ask to go now
But there is more for you to do
I promise I'll be waiting
When your time on earth is through ...
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T'was The Night Before Christmas, He Lived All Alone
In A One Bedroom House Made Of Plaster And Stone
I Had Come Down The Chimney With Presents To Give
And To See Just Who, In This Small Home Did Live
I Looked All About, A Strange Sight I Did See -
No Tinsel No Presents, Not Even A Tree.
No Stocking By The Mantle Just Boots Filled With Sand
On The Wall Hung Pictures Of A Far Distant Land
With Medals And Badges, Awards Of All Kinds.
Then A Sober Thought Came Into My Mind
For This House Was Different, It Was Dark And Dreary,
T'was The Home Of A Soldier, Once I Could See Clearly
The Soldier Lay Sleeping, Silent, Alone
Curled Up On The Floor In This One Bedroom Home
The Face Was So Gentle, The Room In Disorder
Not How I Pictured A Lone Soldier..
Was This The Hero Of Whom I'd Just Read,
Curled Up On A Poncho, The Floor For A Bed
I Realised The Families That I Saw This Night
Owed Their Lives To These Soldiers, Who Were Willing To Fight
And Soon Round The World The Children Would Play
And Grownups Would Celebrate A Bright Christmas Day
They All Enjoy Freedom Each Month Of The Year
Because Of The Soldiers, Like The One Lying Here.
I Couldn't Help But Wonder, How Many Alone,
On A Cold Christmas Eve In A Land Far From Home?
The Very Thought Brought A Tear To My Eye
I Dropped To My Knees And Started To Cry
The Soldier Awakened, I Heard A Rough Voice
"Santa Don't Cry, This Life Is My Choice.
I Fight For Freedom, I Don't Ask For More
My Life Is My God, My Country, My Corps"
The Soldier Rolled Over And Drifted To Sleep.
I Couldn't Control It, I Continued To Weep.
I Kept Watch For Hours, So Silent And Still
And We Both Sat And Shivered From The Cold Nights Chill.
I Didn't Want To Leave, On That Cold Dark Night,
This Guardian Of Honour, So Willing To Fight...
Then The Soldier Rolled Over With A Voice Soft And Pure
Whispered "carry On Santa, Christmas Day Is Secure"
One Look At My Watch And I Knew He Was Right
"Merry Christmas My Friend - And To All A Good Night!"
This Poem Was Written By A British Peace Keeping Soldier
Stationed Overseas.
Christmas without you
Jason, watch over your family and friends at this time as they will miss you down in the Forts Arms, but we know you will be around them sending them angel love. Enjoy the big party up where you are xx
Jason
They say there is a reason
They say that time will heal
But neither time nor reason can change the way i feel
Noone knows the heartache that lies beneath the smiles
Noone knows how many times i have broken down and cried
If my love could have saved you, you wouldnt have died
If my tears could bring you back you would be right hear by my side
Rememberance Sunday
The whole country is thinking of you and your comrades today, thinking of your bravery, thinking of your families and thinking of how it should never have happened.
You will always be remembered Jason, not just today but every day. Lots of love to you and to your Mum and family xx
They shall grow not old,
As we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.
-- Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)
God bless your family x
A Soldier laid to rest today.
Jason was laid to rest today. My heartfelt sympathy to the family. I am thinking of you and praying for some strength for you all.
Deep respect to a very brave young man. RIP Jason
xxxx
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