James Atkinson RIP

[J.R.]

A short news report on ITV News at 17:10 hrs.

Apparently, they both fell to their death on Mont Blanc.

Tragic.

[elmopsk]

It was a huge shock to hear the news about James and Rob, I still can't quite believe what's happened. My thoughts are with both families and everyone who knew them. I'm hoping that the school might consider holding a service for Old Blues to come and pay tribute, it would be a lovely thing to do at a place where we knew them both.

[kerrensimmonds]

I echo the need to find closure in a service in the Chapel at CH, hoping that the Powers That Be would allow it. Albeit many years older, and female to boot, I would attend if I could. The loss of these two young lives is unbearable.

[cj]

How awfully, awfully sad. Life can be so cruel.

[Vonny]

Very shocking news. My thoughts are with both families.

[CHAZ]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldne ... -died.html

[Great Plum]

The whole thing has been hoorendous- I had a call from my sister at 11.40pm on Saturday night - I knew both Rob and James as young scouts and I knew Louise and Kate very well from school. I feel especially for Kate, Harriet and their mum, as they only in the last 4 or 5 years lost their dad as well.

[jtaylor]

The books of condolence for Rob and James will be closing this weekend, after which they'll be passed on to their families. If you wish to leave a message, please ensure you do so by the end of the day on Sunday 1st Feb.

These can be accessed directly here:-

http://www.chassociation.org/oldblues/condolence.php

[jtaylor]

The date for the memorial service at CH has just been published on the CHA website, along with a form to register your attendance.

Saturday 21st March 2009 at 3pm

http://www.chassociation.org/news/index.php#607

PLEASE DO REGISTER if you plan to attend, to help with planning and numbers.

Julian

[Angela Woodford]

Amazing!

I was just walking speedily through Tiverton on my way to work in Exeter when I encountered a group of (fit blokes) Blue-clad cyclists taking a brief stop. Their teeshirts bore the message "Rob and James - onemilecloser -"

This is a fund-raising trip - Blues are cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats.

Of course I stopped in my tracks and squeaked excitedly ""Our" Rob and James?"

I identified myself as an Old Girl.

Imagine my excitement at being introduced to all these fabulous guys!

A photograph was taken. I have every hope of getting onto the blog of their progress, pressed closely to a Mexican colleague cyclist - so kind of him! Just what one needs first thing in the morning....

Go, onemilecloser!

[Mrs C.]

There was an article about the cycle ride in the WSCT this week

[blondie95]

completed yesterday, Harriet, James sister (my very very good friend) was driving the support van I belive and said it was a great 2 weeks

[jhopgood]

http://www.onemilecloser.com/

Worth a look

[blondie95]

some good pics and they met Sir Chris Hoy and our Angela's bump into them appeared on the blog! alas no picture

[Great Plum]

Kate Atkinson was one of the cyclists and a good friend of mine at school - well done her!