James Chard (Passed away 14 Apr 2021)

I still haven't got the full story but I will do grew up in cosham went to highbury junior school,used dons mum and dad shop as a kid I get truth Charlie.

Mate, so glad we got to share a moment recently that proved our friendship was true. the high street is not the same now you are gone. You was a free spirit and i hope you are free from the shackles and free to soar above. I'll have to find someone else to moan to!!!!!! but there'll only be one teardrop. Rest easy mate from a brother from another mother.

I'm so glad before you grew your wings I managed to tell you what a good bloke you were... I will never forget you Charlie, your up there dancing in the sky with Ricky and Gypsy again now my friend!! Keep smiling big man, Love you and miss you always! one and only, TEARDROP CHARLIE!! Fly high soldier, see you on the other side big man... Love always, Jodie xxxxxxxxxx

I feel for your family Charlie, your daughter is so beautiful... I met her for a split second yesterday when we came to say goodbye, you must have been ever so proud buddy.
Sending all my love and hugs to your beautiful children and the rest of your beautiful family... Fly high James "Teardrop Charlie" Chard... NEVER FORGOTTEN IN THE STREETS OF SOUTHAMPTON I PROMISE... Goodnight and god bless you! go fly for eternity... Goodbye for now my friend xxxxxxxx

Sleep tight my baby. Love you and as always,look at the moon xxx

Going to miss you loads mate, rest at ease now, see you again my friend x

Gonna miss ya buddy if you,d have listened to what I said the day before you might still be here love ya and people robbing ya pockets when you went You deserve better but that was the company you was keeping not real friends goodbye my friend.

First person I met 20 odd years ago when I landed in soton put a roof over my head we had s@#t times we had great times but James s always knew how to put a smile back on your face he was a boy through and through do anything for anyone if he could always had the cheeky grin the sparkle in the eye just want to say it was a pleasure knowing you you mate I know your in a better place now living your the life you deserve R. I. P char big love you pal rodders ❤️xx

Charlie my mate give gypsy a big hug from me please and nuff love my bro I miss u like mad thanks for always being there when I needed someone char love u man

Rest in peace.

Rest in peace.

I hope you find peace now James xxxx
I hope that this money collected in your memory may help others in similar situations to you and bring them some hope and happiness during a difficult time.
Say ‘Hi’ to Granddad Chard for me and have a lovely hug with him xx