| Location | Stafford |
| Age | 20 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 16/05/1989 |
| Date of Death | 05/10/2009 |
| Visitors | 4,347 since 08/10/2009 |
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Guardsman Janes, 20, of 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards, died near Nad Ali District Centre in central Helmand province.
His death took to 220 the number of British troops killed in Afghanistan since the mission began eight years ago.
Lieutenant Colonel Roly Walker, commanding officer of the Grenadier Guards Battle Group, said: ''So early in our tour, the tragic death of one of our brave young men comes as a shock. Jamie was a soldier to his heart and a friend to all.''
Guardsman Janes died en route to hospital following an explosion while he was on foot patrol.
Three of his colleagues were also wounded in the blast, which was followed up by an insurgent ambush, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
Guardsman Janes died in the way lived - "protecting his friends from danger", Major Richard Green, his Company Commander, said.
"His experience and cool head reassured the younger, less experienced Guardsmen and set their minds at ease as they began to come to terms with the task at hand," he said.
"He died in the way he lived - protecting his friends from danger; a true Grenadier."
Lieutenant Alexander Rawlins, his Platoon Commander, said: "Professionally and socially, he was an integral part of 6 Platoon, good at his job and was always up for a laugh.
"He would speak often of his girlfriend, Kate, whom he loved very much and with whom he was hoping to start a family.
"He died as a result of wounds he received whilst on patrol, clearing safe passage for his comrades."
Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth praised Guardsman Janes' "exemplary service".
"I was very sorry to learn of the death of Guardsman Jamie Janes, a soldier who, I'm told, had given exemplary service since joining the Army at 16 and had a promising career ahead of him," he said.
"He had already shown his bravery, professionalism and dependability on a previous tour of Afghanistan and was an integral part of his company.
"He also clearly cared deeply about his family and my thoughts are with them at this very sad time."
He was born in Stafford but his family moved to Brighton when he was two.
After beginning his Army career at the age of 16, he joined 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards when he was 18.
He leaves his girlfriend, Kate, three brothers - including one currently serving in the Army - two sisters and his mother.
Lt Col Walker added: "He knew the dangers he would face in Afghanistan but he had the courage to keep soldiering.
"He stood tall amongst his fellow men as an experienced hand who willingly stepped forward to take on the difficult task of clearing routes, and he gave the less experienced soldiers in his section huge confidence.
"He leaves behind a strong impression and his memory will inspire us. I am hugely proud of him, and humbled by his sacrifice."
I never knew you.......
Jamie I never knew you but reading all the tributes to you is very humbling. You were a young man who was loved by everyone who knew you and even those who didn't. I'm sure you're watching over your mum, whose pain I can't begin to imagine ( and my son being a Grenadier I hope I never have to ) and Im sure you're very proud of the good works she's doing. RIP Jamie, a hero, gone too soon.
Carol Tunnicliffe ( mum of Daniel Walton )
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY JAMIE ♥
I hope you have met my darling Robert, together with so many gone too soon I hope you party hard for your birthday, may the heavens rock and the stars dance. xxxxxx
my amazing son..
MY LOVE MY LIFE MY SON.......I WANT WHAT WAS AND LONG FOR WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN......
YOUR CHEEKY GRIN,YOUR BOYISH LAUGHTER....
I JUST WANT YOU BACK AND THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE MY BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY....ALWAYS AND FOREVER I'LL BE LOVING AND MISSING YOU JAMIE.....
MY BRAVE TRUE HERO XXXXXXXX
ACT OF REMEMBRANCE
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
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
WE WILL REMEMBER YOU JAMIE JANES
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.
Jamie Janes Love You Always xx
Well Jamie and i was together for a couple of months and it was the best months of my life and i would give anything too have them back, you were soo special too me Jamie and no1 can replace what i felt for you, the feelings were too strong!.. i wish i could have you back in my arms for just one more day to feel your chest aginest mine, too see your cheeky smile again as you come back from camp and spend one more mad weekend with us! The nights we all spent together i will never forget, every time i hear your time or see a picture of you i get ghost bumps up my arms , its such a horrible thought too know your never coming back but i suppose we are just thinking you are your still in afgan and your be coming home soon, but one day we will have too accept that your not.
I hope your having a good laugh on us all like you prob would and calling us nobbas or plum's for being soo soppy over you but thats just because we love you, i never got the chance too tell you that i loved you but thats because were both so cold hearted and couldn't exspress our feelings but we both knew deep down how we felt. I Love You Jamie Janes and always will and theres not one boy that will come close too what i felt or feel for you, your were my Hero and always will be.
Sleep tight baby and i will see you again soon
Love and Miss you ALWAYS AND FOREVER xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jamie Janes Love You Always xx
Well Jamie and i was together for a couple of months and it was the best months of my life and i would give anything too have them back, you were soo special too me Jamie and no1 can replace what i felt for you, the feelings were too strong!.. i wish i could have you back in my arms for just one more day to feel your chest aginest mine, too see your cheeky smile again as you come back from camp and spend one more mad weekend with us! The nights we all spent together i will never forget, every time i hear your time or see a picture of you i get ghost bumps up my arms , its such a horrible thought too know your never coming back but i suppose we are just thinking you are your still in afgan and your be coming home soon, but one day we will have too accept that your not.
I hope your having a good laugh on us all like you prob would and calling us nobbas or plum's for being soo soppy over you but thats just because we love you, i never got the chance too tell you that i loved you but thats because were both so cold hearted and couldn't exspress our feelings but we both knew deep down how we felt. I Love You Jamie Janes and always will and theres not one boy that will come close too what i felt or feel for you, your were my Hero and always will be.
Sleep tight baby and i will see you again soon
Love and Miss you ALWAYS AND FOREVER xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Stand down soldier. You've done your duty. Rest in peace brother. From Iain Adams. Royal Highland Fusiliers (2 Scots)
ALWAYS LOVED NEVER FORGOTTEN BABY BOY X
I will never forget that knock on the door..
two young men,who ask are you jacqui janes.....i answered yes i am
they older of the two then said are you the mother of GDSM JAMIE JANES.....my heart was beating,my head felt like it was spinning at a hundred miles an hour...i was screaming no don't you dare say anything shut up i don't want to hear what you are going to say,i knew what they needed to tell me but i didn't want to hear it...
i was screaming at ricki please tell them to get out please ricki i don't i can't .....then your auntie jan was on the phone i was still screaming jan its the army they want to tell me something about jamie,i don't want to hear please jan get here ........i don't know how long it took for me to calm down enough for them to tell what they had to tell...they started again are you jacqui janes i had to say yes they went on are you the mother of GDSM JAMIE JANES again i said yes looking at the floor and wishing to god i was someone else,they went on to say i'm very sorry to inform you that your son GDSM JAMIE JANES was id as dead this morning as the result of a I.E.D....jamie my beautiful baby boy it is nine weeks on from that day...there has been so much to take in and so much to do..but i still can't make myself believe that you will never walk in the door with your cheeky smile your beautiful brown eyes.....still i have no idea what i'm going to do without you....my life has changed forever...a big empty space in my life...it feels like my heart has been ripped out....nothing will ever be the same.....BUT MY DARLIN' JAMIE YOU WERE ALWAY'S MY BRAVE HERO..I LOVED YOU SO MUCH AND I ALWAYS WILL....xxxxxxxx
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