James Dorrington
copyright stefdoris
December 2001
JOSH ELDRIDGE:

"I remember the first time I met James in the second year of Infant School. He came up to me and asked whether I supported West Ham United, of course I said no. James had his effect on me and even got me to support West Ham for a small period of time in Juniour School. James also made me interested in football and invited me to go and play for Scotia. He also tried to get me to play for Terry Street but it didn´t work out.

We went to Billericay School and from the first day onwards I sat next to James. Looking back now we had some great laughs. He had a particular taste in girls and two of them we never let him live down.

James was the most competetive person I knew and was into every kind of sport. In year 10 we picked our options and I was lucky enough to be in James´  P.E. class. We would sit in the back and talk instead of listening. In year 11 James hardly attended any P.E. classes because that was the time they had diagnosed his tumour. However, when he was there we had a great laugh and used to talk about nutting someone (you know who I mean, Steve and Rich). At the end of the day James listened more than me in P.E. with him gaining an A whilst I got a C.

Unfortunately, I wasn´t in any of James´ classes in Sixth Form but we still saw a lot of each other in and out of school. We went on numerous holidays together. They were great holidays and I will never forget them.

James was a friend to everyone. He was the most likeable and loveable person I knew. He was there for me whenever I felt down or was in trouble. He even got me himself into trouble by cutting Andy Walkers hair in Junior School. James lived life to the fullest and I am sure that he enjoyed it. James was a great mate and he will never be forgotten. I will never have a best mate like him again. He will live in our hearts and memories.

Love ya mate!

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Josh"
Portugal, May 2001
London Dungeon, 1997
James´ Football Team, 1996
Florida, August 2000
Florida, August 2000
Portugal, May 2001
Spain, 2001
Portugal, May 2001
Portugal, May 2001
Portugal, May 2001
Sarah's  21st Birthday Party, July 2001
Alton Towers, June 2001
Alton Towers, June 2001
...aged 13 and 14 years   
TOM REECE:

"I hope you understood how much we cared about you James when you were with us because without you, mine, Phil's, Ad's, Josh's and Paul's lives would have been filled with a lot less good memories. I remember all the dodgy birthday parties where we slept in the living room and watched films that we weren't supposed to watch.

I still remember all those good times and I'll never forget them either. We were so lucky to have a mate like you I feel everyone in school and out of school who knew you feel lucky to have known you also. Your bravery made us appreciate life more and that we should cherish each and every single moment that we enjoy because it may not come around again. I am glad I knew you as well as I did because then I think of all the millions of good things there are about you and it makes me smile.

You are forever in our thoughts and in our hearts!

Tom"