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Poorly boy’s name taking to the skies
Wednesday 1st October 2008, 11:50AM BST.
‘Splodge’s’ name on the side of the fighter jet -the surname has been spelled wrong but will be corrected.
To become an online friend of James, visit www.myspace.com/bizwiz68
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hi im from america i live in california i believe we take so much for granted but look at this beuatiful child ive been friends on myspace with james for at least 6 months we all love him state side and beyond ty for the article :}
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That is so well deserved. James is a special little person and his Father has been one of the most outstanding parents I have ever seen. I am on his friends list on MySpace all the way from Washington State U.S.A. and it is cool to see an American pilot do something so special for James.Well deserved.
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I AM A FRIEND OF JAMES ON MYSPACE. WHAT A LOVABLE, BRAVE, KIND, HERO HE HAS BEEN! THIS LITTLE BOY IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I WAS SO PROUD TO HEAR ABOUT JAMES’ NAME ON THE PLANE. WHAT AN HONOR!
TARA
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awwww. i feel so sorry for James. I hope he gets better over time. :)
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What a courageous little boy and loving father. Kudos to Sergeant Batchelor for helping a boy’s dreams come true.
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I think this is amazing. James deserves this and I hope he reaches his 1 million friends. I have been one for quite awhile.
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Little James is an inspiration to so many people the world over! He’s a real trooper in handling things about his illness, and always provides us with reasons to smile and feel proud of him.
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GREAT STORY! JAME IS SUCH A BRIGHT YOUNG MAN & I’M HAPPY I CAN BE A PART OF HIS LIFE.
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James is an awesome kid. I am one of the 250000 and I love to read their updates every week!
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I am friend’s with this particular little boy on myspace. He is a strong, brave little boy and I cry ever time I read a bulletin of his – whether it be happy or sad. I love reading about his updates and love knowing what is going on from week to week!!! Hope you add this little boy and his father as it will fulfill your heart when you hear new, exciting things as I do every week on myspace.
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I have been friends with James on MySpace for quite a while now and so look forward to Brian’s weekly updates and James’ quotes at the end. What a great kid! I wish it didn’t take something so serious to teach us all to be loving neighbors. Your story was wonderful. I would like to encourage everyone out there to friend James on MySpace. If you’re not a member yet, join. It doesn’t cost anything but a little time and you’ll be so glad you did!
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i am a friend of his on myspace. I have taken it opon myslf to make a page supporting children in need. which that webpage is http://www.myspace.com/speak4thosewhocant James is so amazing and the things he says is so funny.. keep up the good work james
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Hi, I’m from Arizona, U.S.A. ~ James is just an amazing, strong & Brave little boy! I have to say; Thank you to his wonderful parents for sharing him & their experience with the rest of the world!
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I have been friends with James for awhile now, and I so proud at what he can do in school and still have the energy to fight this! I just hope others learn from him and fight this disease as well as he does!! Two thumbs up from the Smith Family!!
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