| Location | Brighouse |
| Age | 22 years |
| Cause of Death | Not Listed? |
| Date of Birth | 8/1980 |
| Date of Death | 7/2003 |
| Visitors | 7,592 since 16/01/2007 |
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Billy John Kendall
19th july 2003
22
Soldier
Cleckheaton
He leaves behind his broken hearted family,mum Cath, dad Kenny, brother Wayne and sister Sammie,
2 nieces Jessie-leigh and Maisie-kaye, 2 nephews Callum and Baby Billy, family and many many friends.
Sudden adult death syndrome
BILLY JOHN KENDALL 30/08/80-19/07/03
TILL WE MEET AGAIN ALL OUR LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER XX
WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS HOW MUCH WE MISS AND LOVE YOU BILLY XX
Soldier Billy Kendall, aged 22, died early on Sunday morning after being taken ill at his family's home at Chain Bar, Cleckheaton.
The keen young sportsman had enjoyed a night out with friends while home on weekend leave from Northern Ireland where he was serving with the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire.
Despite desperate efforts to revive him by his mother, Mrs Cath Kendall, a community nurse, Billy died before he could receive hospital treatment.
His death has stunned and shocked his family and many friends in Brighouse, the sporting community and his Army colleagues. Poignant tributes have been paid to the fun-loving young man who lived for sport and relished the Army life.
He played cricket for Brighouse and football for the Punch Bowl, Bailiff Bridge, when he was home on leave, helping the pub team to the league and cup double last season. He also represented his battalion's first team at football and was awarded the 'players' player' trophy last season. As a youngster he had played for Clifton Rangers, holding a number of scoring records.
A former pupil at Cliffe Hill Primary School and Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School, Billy joined the Army when he 20 and was tipped for a promising career. Though he was serving as a private when he died, he had recently qualified as a lance corporal. In 2000 he scooped the best recruit award.
He had served for two years in Northern Ireland and was based in Omagh. Whenever he had weekend leave, he would head back to West Yorkshire to see his family – mum Cath, dad Kenny and brother and sister Wayne and Sammy – catch up with his friends and participate in sport.
Mrs Kendall, who works at Rastrick Health Centre, said: "Last Friday evening we all went out for a few drinks as a family at the Pear Tree at Norwood Green where Wayne works as chef, and then the Robin Hood at Wyke. At about 11pm Billy and his friends went on into Halifax to go clubbing and we went home. He was on good form and seemed fine.
"I didn't hear Billy come in but we were woken up by a lot of noise at 4am. Billy had collapsed and I tried to revive him but he didn't respond.
"We are all devastated. It would be impossible to be more proud of him. He loved life and lived it to the full."
Mr Kenny Kendall said: "I rang for the ambulance straight away and it only took about 10 minutes to arrive but there was nothing they could do. It has all come as such a shock. Billy was the baby of the family. He had an infectious smile, a great sense of humour and everyone respected him."
Billy's commanding officer Major Carl Ratcliffe, who will pay tribute to the young soldier at today's funeral service, spoke of the profound sense of shock in the battalion and said flags would be flying at half mast on regimental buildings. He praised Billy's maturity, sense of responsibility and cheerfulness.
"Kenny, as we all knew him, was a great friend and an excellent soldier. We have lost him in his prime. He had a bright future ahead of him."
Mr Nigel Smith, manager of the Punch Bowl team, said Billy had been a member for four seasons and, as centre forward, had played a crucial role in the team's success.
"Billy lived life to the full and everyone loved him. We just can't believe it has happened. He was so fit and healthy. The thoughts and sympathy of the whole Punch Bowl team go to Billy's family."
BILLY was one of those people you dont come across very often, likeable, funny, charming, loving, happy, smiley , loyal and true to those he loved,
Billy could brighten up the darkest of days with his smile, he loved been home on leave from his duty and been with family and his friends, liking nothing more than going out with mates and having a good night and not to mention the girls!!
The day he was taken was a day we will never forget, the worst day of our lives. He left us all with happy memories which sometimes makes us cry but more often than not make us laugh.
Billy, to all of us, was the best thing in our lives, he meant the world and more to each and every one of us, life just isnt the same without him in it and it wont be until we meet again xxxxx
Please visit Billy's cousin Samuel John Ayling's site on here....... together for always xxx
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Another birthday to celebrate without you here , cant believe my baby is 31 god that makes me feel old. Special dates like today bring back so many wonderful memories i so wish we had , had time to make more, you are never far away from our thoughts you are in everything that we do in everyday life , life will never be the same without you some days it is still really hard to believe that you are gone sometimes im sure i here your voice when i am sat quiet with my thoughts but maybe that is just wihful thinking. Anyway son i'll stop waffling as i know you will be partying have fun big huggs love and miss you mum and dad xxx
Hi Billy, we are all thinking of you as always with even more of an ache in our hearts as we wonder why you were snatched so suddenly . We will always miss and love you but at least time has shown us that life goes on not just for us but for you too, we may be in different places but not forever and until then our hearts will always be with you . X X X
Hey baby, here we are again another year gone by without you, can,t believe its been 8 years since you were taken yet at times it only seems like yesterday, and the pain in our hearts never leaves us. We still miss you as much as when youu first left us, miss your handsome face, cheeky smile and your casual laid back ways as you know you are always in our thoughts and hearts. Watch over dad Billy he not doing too good at moment needs your guiding hand . Love and miss you so much big hugs xxx
hi billy its christmas day u should be here with your family but i hope that u are having a good day up there u do know how to have a good time miss u wish u was here u are in your hearts
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If my tears should dry,
And I no longer cry;
I will still love you.
♥ღ♥
If my heart should mend,
And from despair ascend;
I will still love you.
♥ღ♥
If my feet should take me new,
Along paths you never knew;
I will still love you.
♥ღ♥
If my mind should once forget,
It will remind me yet;
That I will always love you.
♥ღ♥
Copyright� 2010 Dick Underwood
Your Mums hands cannot write,
What her heart wants to say,
She will love you forever,
And miss you each day.
You are not just a memory,
Or part of a past,
You are with her forever,
As long as life lasts.
You will never die Billy because you are held in so many hearts forever. XXX
Happy 30th birthday!!!
Well Mr Billy Kendall, its your 30th today....my little brother turning 30!! whats that all about ha ha. No doubt your partying hard up there as you would have been if you was still here, so enjoy every moment...... love and miss you very much for always, your sister Sammi xxxxxxxx
Thinking of you and your family today Billy. Hope you and Ste are watching down on us all. Sadly missed by all. xxx
Another year
Hi baby, another year slips by can't believe it's been 7 years since you were taken from us. 7 years of missing you, 7 years of hoping we will wake up from this never ending nightmare. It doesn't get any easier with the passing years, the empty space in our hearts can never be filled, life is just not the same without you and your handsome smiling face,but i do know that one day we will be together again .There is not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts, the tiniest things bring you to mind, provoking wonderful memories,and happier times.Hope you are happy son wherever you may be. Love and miss you so very much Mum and Dad xx
Missing you
Hiya Billy, its comin up to that time again which we all dread!, 19th of july, the worst day of our lives, the day that would change our lives forever, the day our past would remain full of memories of the most precious person in our lives and the day our future would never be the same without you in it! We dont need that day as a reminder of what we have lost we are reminded every single day just by us been here and you not! Your always with us and as hard as it is we carry on because we know you would want us to. I know we dont come on here very often but to be honest Billy i think you know your always in our heads no matter where we go or what we do we take you with us. Anyway best go and get your niece and nephew to school not long till the summer hols!! Love you always your forever loving sister Sammi xx xx xx
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