The James D Simmons music fund
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A brief history.
James Simmons(18 yrs old) and his friend Coz tragically lost their lives in a traffic collision in December 2014. James was killed instantly and it has torn our lives apart. He was our only son.
James was a loving caring young man. His passion was music, he played in many bands and groups of musicians. This led him into playing for charitable work through Colchester & District Pipes & Drums, lee Rigby & Help For Heroes to name but two.
Help For Heroes
Lee Rigby Memorial March
Music was his life, he was skilled in playing multiple instruments, piano (classical), guitar (both lead & bass) keyboard, Drums inc highland side drum and bagpipes.
Providing Bass at a Sound Academy Gig.
Helped many to play instruments and gain confidence at his college and sound academy (a local charity funded music workshop).
£900.00 raised from donations at James funeral has been used to provide the college music dept, in which he studied and a local charity (Sound Academy) with instruments and breakables.
£222.22 was also raised for air ambulance at the college memorial concert.
James had many friends , this became clear at his funeral which had 400 plus in attendance.
He was given a guard of honour and standard by the Royal British Legion and Tabor Academy for his help with charity events.
James goal was to become a studio session musician, owning his own professional studio for youngsters to come and practice in a safe environment.
Many times he would bring people home to practice in our dining room or his bedroom and often spoke about wishing he had a soundproof area for them all to use.
No matter what age they were, this is his Nan.
We know that a studio is a little out of reach, however
we would like to continue to raise funds for musical instruments and breakables, which will be donated to charitable causes. In James memory.
If you have any unwanted instruments we would be gratefull of the donation, please contact us on [email redacted]
An example of a donation from funds raised.
A brief history.
James Simmons(18 yrs old) and his friend Coz tragically lost their lives in a traffic collision in December 2014. James was killed instantly and it has torn our lives apart. He was our only son.
James was a loving caring young man. His passion was music, he played in many bands and groups of musicians. This led him into playing for charitable work through Colchester & District Pipes & Drums, lee Rigby & Help For Heroes to name but two.
Help For HeroesLee Rigby Memorial MarchMusic was his life, he was skilled in playing multiple instruments, piano (classical), guitar (both lead & bass) keyboard, Drums inc highland side drum and bagpipes.
Providing Bass at a Sound Academy Gig.Helped many to play instruments and gain confidence at his college and sound academy (a local charity funded music workshop).£900.00 raised from donations at James funeral has been used to provide the college music dept, in which he studied and a local charity (Sound Academy) with instruments and breakables.
£222.22 was also raised for air ambulance at the college memorial concert.
James had many friends , this became clear at his funeral which had 400 plus in attendance.
He was given a guard of honour and standard by the Royal British Legion and Tabor Academy for his help with charity events.James goal was to become a studio session musician, owning his own professional studio for youngsters to come and practice in a safe environment.
Many times he would bring people home to practice in our dining room or his bedroom and often spoke about wishing he had a soundproof area for them all to use.No matter what age they were, this is his Nan.We know that a studio is a little out of reach, however
we would like to continue to raise funds for musical instruments and breakables, which will be donated to charitable causes. In James memory.
If you have any unwanted instruments we would be gratefull of the donation, please contact us on [email redacted]
An example of a donation from funds raised.
Organizer
Mike Simmons
Organizer