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Iʼve raised £16,496 to Jacqui Kirby to use or donate in memory of James Kirby (Kirbs) who lost his life helping others.
- Bristol
- Funded on Friday, 2nd August 2024
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James Kirby, 47, from Bristol, was one of three British aid workers killed in the attack on Monday. In total, seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers died. James was part of WCK's security team, travelling with a convoy that had just unloaded more than 100 tonnes of much-needed food aid brought from overseas. All three vehicles in the convoy were hit by an Israeli air strike while leaving a warehouse in Deir al-Balah, south of Gaza City.
I know we’re not alone in our feelings of grief and I can’t even begin to put myself in his mum, Jacqui’s shoes.
We would love to show Jacqui how much we care in a practical way and want to use this as a place for you to direct your messages of support and condolences.
The purpose of this money is for Jacqui to spend however she sees fit; be it a charitable donation of her choice or something in James’ memory. Above all i just want her to know how much we care and that she has the whole world behind her right now.
To think there are 6 more sets of family and friends going through this is utterly devastating and our thoughts are with them.
I personally would like to say thank you to you Jacqui….. you had one job Jacqui Kirby!…. And you absolutely smashed it - You raised the most beautiful, irreplaceable human being 🤍
Kirbs you have left a hole in our lives that I don’t even think we realise the gravity of yet. I hope you knew how special you were. We want to scream to the world how amazingly smart, clever, funny, brave, strong and kind you were. I want to ensure they know your name and that you’re not just a number, you’re the most incredible person. Until we meet again, peace out big nose ✌🏻
”Never stop caring and trying to help people, love will eventually overcome hate."
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- 6 months ago
Liz Long
6 months ago£40 cash donated by Tom Weeks given direct to Jacqui. Bring our current total to £16702. Thank you all 🙏🏽 Kirbs would be overwhelmed by the generosity and love shown to him and his Mum.
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- 6 months ago
Liz Long
6 months ago£300 cash raised by Three Lions Pub. Given direct to Jacqui. Bringing our current total to £16662. Thank you all xxx
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- 6 months ago
Liz Long
6 months agoJacqui has some wonderful plans in Kirbs’ memory.Thank you all.Its lovely reading the messages, confirming what we already knew;he was the best of humanity.He dedicated his life helping others&we are the lucky ones who called him our friend.It is impossible to put into words what we have lost(the humour, kindness,the bat shit craziness)& i know we will never come to terms with the way he was taken but I do know he has left a mark on us all&we will miss him forever.If everyone can be a bit more ‘Kirbs’ the world will be a better place.
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P dullaghan - white hart
Jul 3, 2024
£134.00
Jo Hurst
May 19, 2024
James’ life and death has touched me, his contribution to this world will be forever remembered.
£50.00
Sarah Canning
May 18, 2024
A small contribution considering the greatest giftJames gave me which was belief in myself again and the courage to get out there and do! So sadly gone but never, not ever, forgotten.
£100.00
Josie Gibson
May 15, 2024
My heart breaks for your family x All my love Josie G
£50.00
Barry Clayton
May 15, 2024
I am so sorry I can't be there today. I hope everyone gives Kirbs the send off he deserves.
£50.00
Anonymous
May 14, 2024
So glad to have none you for a short period time in my life. I knew straightway you were an absolutely wonderful man. Sleep tight james ❤❤
£20.00
Jane and Rob Wilton
May 14, 2024
£20.00
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