The Jimmy Mizen Foundation presents Sparkle at the Indigo2, details of this event will follow shortly, it promises to be a great night with some amazing acts to be announced very soon.
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Sat 13 Nov (All day)
Our community coffee shop and head office is due to open on the 13th November 2010.
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'Sparkle' the single was written by Jimmy's brother, Tommy and their close friend Antony
By South African in Cape Town (not verified)
Dear Mr and Nrs Mizen and family this is a very difficult time my condolenses are with you all It just seems so sad that any human believes it's his right to hurt or kill another if they do not get their own way, why have some many people become so selfish and unrespectful of each other.
South African
By Liz Deverill (not verified)
I have just seen Barry and Margaret Mizen talking about their son on the B.B.C's "Sunday Life" too. They are a wonderful example of what human beings can aspire to. I know that many, many people are praying for them. I am a Christian and know about the deep sense of peace that Margaret talks about. I was mugged last September and was left with a fractured skull and a black eye. It is easy to resort to anger but I know that God brought me through that experience and it is his right and his alone to judge the person who attacked me. I forgave instantly because that is what Jesus asks us to do. Jimmy was obviously brought up in by loving parents who taught their children to show respect and consideration to others. They know that his murderer may have been brought up in very different circumstances but yes, it's a demonstration of great faith to forgive and to have such compassion for him too... Apparently, the police could not find any DNA evidence so I will never know my attacker. My job is to move on and to trust God. It is to pray for mercy for my attacker and that somehow he will come to repentance. I will leave it in God's hands.
By Anonymous
As a journalist who's covered dozens of teenage murders over the past year or so, I thought nothing could shock me - until I heard about Jimmy's death. I grew up in the area and used to go to the Three Cooks all the time when I was younger. I cannot believe this has happened and my heart still stops every time I drive past the mountain of flowers left at the spot where this terrible tragedy happened on Burnt Ash Hill. I have just watched Jimmy's parents give an interview on the BBC's "Sunday Life" programme and admire their courage so greatly that I had to leave a message. Their bravery and forgiveness is an example to us all. My thoughts are with you and I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
By Gerry Raffell. Lincoln (not verified)
Dear Mr & Mrs Mizen and family, Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Jimmy. From what I have read in the press he was a wonderful guy who was brought up by a loving and caring family who taught him what the word respect reallt means. You have all shown a vast amount of courage during the last few weeks. I am sure that the nation mourns with you. GOOD NIGHT JIMMY, GOD BLESS YOU. JESUS WILL WAKE YOU IN THE MORNING.
By Barry (not verified)
I too saw the Sunday Life programme with Jimmy's parents talking about their son. I found this so moving and cannot begin to imagine how traumatic this must have been for the whole family. Jimmy was clearly an exceptional young man - such a tragic waste of a promising life.
By Anonymous
Hi,
I watched the interview this Sunday morning June 15th on BBC television with Jimmy's Parents, and I was encouraged by the strength of their faith, I am a Roman Catholic and I know how my faith as helped me in recent years, But I am not sure if I would be so strong if I had to endure what Jimmy's family have had to endure, My heart goes out to them and my prayers too. I hope that Jimmy's death was not in vain Lord, Please May the faith of this loving family & of people around the world Make a difference to this cruel world,& bring about a change for the better. May Jimmy rest in eternal peace & may perpetual light shine upon him amen.
The family will be in my thoughts & prayes on Friday.
Josie M from Rotherham S, yorshire.
By Nicola - Australia (not verified)
Such a terrible waste of a beautiful young life. What have we become?
By Anonymous
God Love and keep you all.Grief is hard I know I lost my young brother through suicide which now seems an age ago now.
But looking at Jimmy's innocence through his picture and reading about his character makes me think fondly of my brother.
It is only through the salvation of our Lord do I realise that we shall meet again one glorious day.
My thoughts and prayers will be with on Friday God's LOVE conquers all
By 343FDNY (not verified)
I saw you this morning on the TV. Your strength, bravery and composure made me cry. You are both wonderful people.
I am very sorry for your loss.
By Anonymous
Such a wonderfull person and so young! May god be with you.
By Anonymous
Brings back memories of the senseless and unprovoked murder of Daniel Pollen which happened 3 years ago. Another waste of the kind of young person who are a credit to society. Deepest sympathies to the family of Jimmy, I hope no other families have to deal with such unnecessary pain and anguish.
By John Adams, Grove Park (not verified)
To Margaret, Barry and family
I hope that as the years pass you think of the good times and not the tragic ending. It is good that you have faith because there is nothing to explain what happened that terrible Saturday afternoon. The very small consolation is that his murderer is now being bars. I know you will have to endure the trial next year but I think you are blessed with extraordinary willpower and will overcome this extra ordeal. Best wishes for the funeral.
By Steve, Dunfermline (not verified)
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son, Jimmy. Dear Margaret and Barry, although few here will come to know you personally, you and your family have taught all of us a very profound lesson in strength, courage and dignity, rare qualities it would seem these days. Please take care of yourselves.
By Steve Gale (not verified)
We all live and we all die, the important thing is what you do in the time you are here. Jimmy's life may have been cut short, but in his lifetime he has obviously warmed the hearts of many, many people. You should be so proud of him; as I'm sure are. True respect is what I and other decent people feel towards you and your wonderful family. BE HAPPY AND BE PROUD.
By Anonymous
DEAR ALL
WISH TO SAY I HAVE TOTAL ADMIRATION FOR YOU ALL.
DO AGREE THAT ANGER CAN CAUSE GREAT BITTERNESS WHICH WILL JUST EAT AWAY WITHIN THOSE WHERE THE ANGER LIES.
AS HARD AS IT CAN BE,MAYBE IMPOSSIBLE IN SOME CASES WE MUST TRY AND FORGIVE.
I TRY TO BE AS HELPFUL/ALTRUISTIC AS POSSIBLY CAN BE PERIOD,HOWEVER THERE ARE CERTAIN INCIDENTS THAT HAPPEN WHEREBY I FEEL NO RESPECT IS DESERVED,NAMELY PHYSICAL ASSAULT AND CRIMINAL TAKING AWAY OF LIFE.
DO FEEL THAT AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE SHOULD ACT IN A HUMANELY AND RESPONSIBLE WAY,ALSO FOR AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE TO ENCOURAGE AND EDUCATE OTHERS TO BE LIKEWISE.
AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE NEED TO WORK REALLY HARD TO MAKE OUR NATION A MUCH NEEDED BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN.
BEING REALISTIC SADLY THERE WILL BE A PERCENTAGE OF THE UK POPULATION WITH WHOM IT WILL BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO GET THROUGH TO AND SOME WHOM IT WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THROUGH TO IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER.
EXCUSE THE TERM PLEASE BUT THERE EXISTS SOME VERY TOUGH NUTS WITHIN THE NATION'S POPULATION.
HOWEVER DO STRONGLY BELIEVE IN TRYING TO IMPROVE THE WELLBEING OF EVERYONE WHENEVER/WHEREVER POSSIBLE.
IF ANY OF WHAT I HAVE SAID OFFENDS ANYONE PLEASE TRY AND ACCEPT MY APOLOGIES,IT CERTAINLY IS NOT MY INTENTION TO DO SO.
WITH SINCERE BEST WISHES.
PETER
59 YEARS
BOURNEMOUTH
DORSET
By Noreen - Ireland (not verified)
Margaret & Barry - Jimmy was obviously a credit to you. What a wonderful human being he was. Too young to leave this earth and too good! May he rest in peace. Thinking of you. If only more people in this crazy world could be as decent as your family..
By Monty, Kuwait (not verified)
One young boy has to be the last to die this way. Let's make Jimmy the last.
To Jimmy's family and friends - We all grieve with you. God Bless x
By Tracey (not verified)
I saw you both this morning on the Sunday Life programme and totally admire your courage, strength and composure which reduced me to tears. I do not have a religion but I was inspired by your commitment to your faith in such tragic circumstances. I am very sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you and your family on Friday.
By Anonymous
Margaret, you are an inspiration x God bless x
By Anonymous
i used to be so proud to tell the world "i'm english and proud of it" now, it's as if i nearly say "sorry...i'm english" R.I.P jimmy
By Anonymous
terrible wota young sad loss
By joanne dagenham (not verified)
wots this world coming to wen u ave young children wot a worry rip jimmy
By Paul Kershaw & Family Greater Manchester (not verified)
A sad loss of life especially at such a young age RIP Jimmy
By anne (not verified)
just watched the Life programme,wish it could be repeated on primetime tv.you were wonderful,Jimmy and your other children are truly blessed to have you as their example.
By brett (not verified)
so sad, but i understand the celebration of Jimmys life.
As jimmys words said... you dont have to like everbody, just respect them.. if only the world did.
By Anonymous
May God keep Jimmy by his side. May God give you and your family and Jimmy's friends the strength to face life without him. And may God help us all to try and stop this happening again.
Remembered in my prayers
God Bless
By Keith from North Germany. (not verified)
As a father, I cannot begin to imagine how I would cope if I was to lose either my son or daughter under any circumstances. Your strength as individuals as a family and indeed friends of Jimmy are remarkable. I am sure Jimmy would be tremendously proud that you are being so positive in this very difficult time. Grieving is a very important part of accepting loss, but keeping strong and a family togetherness will help you through. My very best wishes.
By Auntie Lyn (not verified)
Jimmy was a fine and lovely young boy; caring and considerate of others; kind and thoughtful and with a great sense of humour; quiet and gentle, not at all boisterous, but such a joy to be with. He was proud and upstanding and full of love and respect for his fellow human being. If the youth of today would stop and think and take a leaf out of Jimmy's book, all our troubles would be over. We need people like Jimmy to show this country that we can live happy and fulfilled lives,loving each other and helping each other and enjoying each other's different cultures and traditions - that way our children will grow up in a country that's a joy to live in - RESPECT each other in the real true sense of the word like Jimmy said. I love you so much Jimmy and I will never ever forget you. I will miss you every day of my life. You were my little mate for all the years of your life and I can't believe you have gone from us. I am very very proud of your Mum and Dad and all of the family at this so tragic time.XXXXXXXXX
By Gee (not verified)
My son attends St. Thomas More school, and has described Jimmy as being a really nice person.
I am a catholic and a good person, but Margaret and Barry Mizen and family make me feel very humble.
Good luck with the 'Jimmy Bus' Appeal!
God bless you Jimmy- R I P,
I SHALL ALWAYS PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVELY FAMILY
By ANONYMOUS (not verified)
I TOO WATHED WITH GREAT SADNESS, 'SUNDAY LIFE' ON BBC THIS MORNING. TWO VERY COURAGIOUS PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THE TRAGIC LOSS OF 'JIMMY'
iF ONLY THIS PROGRAMME COULD BE REPEATED FOR PRIME TIME TV, AND EVEN SHOWN IN OUR SCHOOLS TO OUR YOUNGSTERS. WE'VE HEARD SOME REMARKABLE COMMENTS ABOUT JIMMY AS AN INDIVIDUAL, VIA THE MEDIA. ISN'T IT REALLY SAD THAT WE ONLY GET TO HEAR ABOUT OUR CARING AND COSIDERATE, RESPECTABLE, FUN LOVING HONEST MEMBERS OF SOCIETY WHEN A FATALITY OCCURS. WITH THE INCREASE IN VIOLENT CRIME ON OUR YOUNG PEOPLE BEING SHOWN DAILY ON TV, I THINK IT'S TIME FOR THE MEDIA TO BEGIN TO REPORT ALSO, MORE OF THE GOOD THINGS THAT THE MAJORITY OF OUR YOUNGSTERS DO. NEGATIVE BREEDS NEGATIVE. REALLY HOPE THAT SOMETHING GOOD CAN COME FROM THS TRAGIC LOSS OF LIFE!
By Lois G. CLARK, ALICANTE, SPAIN (not verified)
MAY YOU R.I.P. JIMMY, AND MY CONDOLENSES TO THE FAMILY..xx..
By Sahota family (not verified)
My sincere sympathies to Mr and Mrs Mizen and family. You truly are an inspiration, so strong at a time when most of us would be consumed in anger. Rest in Peace Jimmy - you are safe in gods loving arms.
By Plastic Fantastic (not verified)
The deaths of Jimmy and Rob Knox have affected me greatly, and like their families I don't want their deaths to have been in vain. If it gives any comfort to them, I have spent every moment since Jimmy and Rob's death trying to talk to the youngsters I come across in the course of my job (PCSO) to try and talk them out of going down the wrong path that could result in either them or someone else dying as a result of this senseless wave of violence that seems to be sweeping this generation. In the last few days, two lads who were part of a gang came to see me and told me how they had started to change their lives for the better, due in part to myself and my colleagues talking to them. It is only a small result, but I hope it is the first of many done in the name of Jimmy and Rob..two fine young men who died before their time.
By Billy Dublin (not verified)
So sorry 4 your loss my Jimmy R.I.P.
By maggie (not verified)
My thoughts are with you and your family .....I can share your grief as we have lost 2 sons not like this and i cannot picture how it would be ........from down under in New Zealand.
By Nick Lewis (not verified)
My heart goes out to you all.
By Laura (not verified)
RIP Jimmy, you are now in safe hands, god bless, what a truely wonderful family you have xx
By Charlotte Jenkins (not verified)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, my son is being brought up to respect others and i hope he is as well mannered as Jimmy. I will be praying for you all on Friday.
By L.M.C. Lancashire. (not verified)
I watched Mr & Mrs Mizen on GMTV this morning, and I think they are an amazing family, I have 4 sons, and I can't imagine what it would be like to lose any of them, but if the unfortunate did happen I hope and pray I could think positive and come through it the way they are, they are wonderful people, and have a beautiful family to help them through. God bless Jimmy, you have touched everyones hearts.
By Vicky, Dundee Scotland. (not verified)
I saw Mr & Mrs Mizen on GMTV this morning, i have a son and a daughter and could not imagine how i would feel if anything happened to them. They showed great courage and dignity and i have a huge respect for them. I hope Jimmy gets the justice he deserves and i hope he rest in peace. God bless u all.
By Lesley, WORCESTERSHIRE (not verified)
I saw jimmy's parents on gmtv this morning and the streghth and courage they have shown through out their ordeal is amazing. I can't imagine what they have been through. Ijust hope Jimmy gets the justice he so deserves. rest in peace.
By Ruthie - Lancashire (not verified)
Like many others I saw Jimmy's parents on gmtv this morning. My heart goes out to this family. Their quiet dignity is to be admired, I'm sure Jimmy is looking down on them with pride. Jimmy seems to have packed a lot into his short life - he seems to have enjoyed every minute too. God bless this Jimmy and all his family.
By Pat (not verified)
Saw you both on GMTV this morning (thank you Lynn)and once again feel so proud to know you, full of pride and dignity. You must know that you are making such a huge impression on all who see and hear you and the message is coming across loud and clear that we must all look to ourselves and be responsible for our own actions. Society needs to change. You have a wonderful family and you are all in our hearts and thoughts.
By Anonymous
God when are we going to have a decent world and some moral standards my heart goes out to Jimmys family
By Julie, Cardiff (not verified)
I watched Mr and Mrs Mizen this morning on GMTV and felt very humbled by their enormous dignity. What an amazing family, I am so sorry for your loss. Something good has to come out of such tradgedy.
By Anon (not verified)
Dear family of Jimmy, God be with you during this difficult time! May the Lord fill you with his comfort and peace.
Blessings in Christ
By Angela (not verified)
R.I.P. Jimmy. Families like yours' are a shining example of decent, law abiding Britain. People like you do not often headline newspapers, until a tragedy like this occurs - but we must remember that the majority of people out there are decent and normal, albeit it does not always feel like it !
By Tina in Surrey. (not verified)
My heart felt thoughts go out to all of Jimmy's family and friends. Let us hope that through all of the support they receive it can help start to repair this horrible society that we are faced with at present - The Mizen's are what I regard as a proper family. You have my greatest respect.
By Cheryl, Newcastle (not verified)
My heart goes out to the whole family; What an incredible young man you have lost. Rest In Peace Jimmy x
By Matthew (not verified)
I think i would rather be the parent of the victim rather then the parent of the murderer. Jimmy is at peace now with Gods angels. No hate for the man that killed him but may his soul find no rest until redemption. God rest your soul Jimmy x.