Harry Mills

Harry Mills

Our son, Harry Mills, died from Meningitis on Thursday the 26th of April 2007 at the age of 11 years. A much loved boy, Harry always had a beaming smile on his face and limitless enthusiasm for sport and life itself. Our family; myself Richard, my wife Judi, daughters Marie and Jenny and son George are devastated by his loss. Harry’s short life was extinguished in a single day by this terrible disease.

Harry seems to have touched so many people. The love and friendship that was his hallmark lives on after his death. It is some comfort to know that through organ donation Harry will have helped others and saved lives.

Great news! 24th of May will see FST running another Dress Like a Pirate day for Harry. Click on the image to visit the Pirate Day website and get involved.
  

THANK YOU....THANK YOU....THANK YOU.....THANK YOU.....THANK YOU

On April 26th it will be 6 years since Harry died. Harry would have been coming up to his 18th birthday in June and in his final year of school. We would like to wish all of his many friends the very best of luck in their forthcoming exams and every success in the future.

Recent donations mean that more than £130,000 has now been raised in Harry’s memory and we want to thank everyone who has supported and contributed to Harry’s charities. By doing so you have helped generate valuable funds towards the eradication of Meningitis, the development of youth sporting talent, the awareness of organ donation, the work of the Child Bereavement Trust and for Bisham Church where Harry is buried.

We would also like to thank everyone who, through their thoughts and friendship, has provided such invaluable support to the Mills family. We often visit Harry’s grave and are very touched by the messages and flowers that have been left. It is good to know that Harry is still remembered by so many.

Thank you
Love Richard, Judi, Marie, Jenny and George xxxx
  

Playing Football, Rugby and Cricket, Tennis, Athletics and Cross Country, sport was Harry’s life. He played football and rugby for John Hampden Grammar school, Rugby for Marlow RUFC, Cricket for Marlow Park, football for Holy Trinity Juniors Football club and Tennis with Marlow Tennis Club.

At times in between he could be found scoring a try in the lounge at the Mills residence in Marlow, scoring a goal between the TV and Hi-Fi in the kitchen or beating his dad at table tennis or cricket in the garden. Ability and sportsmanship earned Harry a place on the Talented and Gifted Register (government initiative) at John Hampden School.

The family would like to express our thanks to everyone that has donated to the Meningitis Research Foundation and Youth Sports Trust charities. Your generosity and expression of love for Harry is beyond words. We would also like to thank everyone for their messages of support. Friends have assisted in many different ways from providing meals on wheels, helping with the funeral, raising funds or simply keeping in contact.

Many people and organisations are also raising money through sponsorship and dedicating events to Harry. Upcoming Events are on this front page. If anyone is planning an event please let us knows and you will have the support of the family.

Please send any photographs of Harry that you have to richardm@flexit-resources.co.uk and we will be pleased to include them in Harry's website gallery.

Harry’s life seems to have transformed into a spirit that is sustaining the Mills family through all your support.