Charlie loses brave battle

3:25pm Friday 8th February 2013 in Local

Brave youngster: Charlie Harris-Beard Brave youngster: Charlie Harris-Beard

A KIDDERMINSTER two-year-old has lost his brave battle with leukaemia.

The parents of Charlie Harris-Beard announced on twitter: “Heaven gained another angel today as our little SOLDIER CHARLES JOSEPH HARRIS-BEARD peacefully passed away 14:04 #restinpeacelittlesoldier”.

He was first diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia on Easter Sunday, 2011 but returned home from hospital in January, 2012, following a successful bone marrow transplant using an umbilical cord.

But in November last year he was given just weeks to live after test results revealed his cancer had returned.

The youngster has captured hearts around the world, with more than 44,000 friends on the facebook page Help save Baby Charlie Harris - Beard and 3,829 followers on twitter.

Leave your tribute to Charlie by commenting below.

Comments(21)

marty1981 says...
3:41pm Fri 8 Feb 13

So saddned by the news of this brave little solider who touched many people locally, his smiles will live on through his family in this difficult time, I wish all the love for the family.

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growler2k2 says...
3:54pm Fri 8 Feb 13

Sad day. Brave,inspirational and courageous little soldier. Thousands of people are saddened to hear this news. R.I.P Charlie Kidderminster's own superman,

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Andrea villa says...
4:17pm Fri 8 Feb 13

A very sad day for Charlie's parents and his big sister, he will be in everyone's hearts forever, "R.I.P little man" lots of loving thoughts to all his family at this sad time x

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GEMHAMBLY2013 says...
4:22pm Fri 8 Feb 13

Such a shock to to hear this devastating news today, what an insperational brave little man Charlie has been to all and his absolutley beautiful, amazing family for the love they have given him and the many hours of research that they have put in trying to find a cure for their little man whilst also promoting ways to cure others (Cords4life) Am truley sorry Fiona, Joey, Ellie & Family for you loss. R.I.P Charlie Harris Beard xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Ann Shortall says...
4:31pm Fri 8 Feb 13

Such sad news. Charlie was so brave and always smiling. Hugs and condolences to his family. Go and play with the other angels now Charlie. R.I.P ****

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beckiescottx says...
6:33pm Fri 8 Feb 13

the entire community is heartbroken tonight you and your wonderful family are in our thoughts and will always be our bravest soldier . we are charlies army rip charlie harris beard xx

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Sporty1 says...
7:19pm Fri 8 Feb 13

Totally, totally devastated and heartbroken, as are the tens of thousands of other hearts he touched with his courage and bravery. We will never forget his beautiful radiant smile and exuberance for life. Charlie will leave such a huge void in peoples lives that he had touched so deeply. RIP our sweet little angel. Charlie’s Star will evermore shine down to remind us all just how blessed we were to have him in our lives. Cruelly taken far too soon. Sincerest heartfelt condolences to his loving family too, keep Strong. Our little ‘Angel Charlie’ has gone and slipped away but will never ever be forgotten and will live eternally in our hearts. God bless and goodbye for now sweetheart, will miss you now and always. xxxxxxXXXXxxxxx

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comberton hill questions says...
7:30pm Fri 8 Feb 13

As his parents said Heaven has gained an angel. Our thoughts are with him and his family go bless you all x

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ianb74 says...
7:45pm Fri 8 Feb 13

R.I.P Little Charlie sleep well with the angels. My thoughts go out to the Harris Beard family at this sad time. God bless

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Driving Instructor says...
7:51pm Fri 8 Feb 13

R.I.P little one so sorry to loose you,,god bless you Joe and family

Mike and Liz

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CARL WILKES says...
9:41pm Fri 8 Feb 13

Amazing how someone so small can touch the hearts of so many. Not a dry eye at Royal Mail. God bless you Charlie bear

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Bluenose182 says...
10:51pm Fri 8 Feb 13

The whole of Kidderminster, Stourport, Bewdley and the surrounding area are totally gutted. Charlie, a little boy that has inspired so many people has sadly lost his brave battle. You put up a great fight, now go play with the angels, sleep tight little fella ****

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nikki09 says...
12:41am Sat 9 Feb 13

So sorry for the loss of such a sweet and inspirational little boy.


Goodnight little Charlie. Rest in paradise with all the angels. God Bless you and your family xxx

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Grit says...
6:04am Sat 9 Feb 13

Our thoughts are with the family of Charlie, God bless little man, you fought to the end, now with the Angels. ****

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Grit says...
6:05am Sat 9 Feb 13

Our thoughts are with the family of Charlie, God bless little man, you fought to the end, now with the Angels. ****

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FranOb says...
6:37am Sat 9 Feb 13

So very sad. Please spend morel research into this killer disease. Little children should not be dying!

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suzie'Q' says...
10:44am Sat 9 Feb 13

Such dreadful news....heartbroken like thousands of others...Charlie free from pain and suffering and playing in a special place....Joe, Fi and Ellie have given their undying love and devotion to little Charlie bear...I would like to give my thanks to this wonderful family for working sooo hard to bring cords4life to the attention of the public....Joey you are a wonderful daddy and I am proud to know you x

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HowardM says...
12:22pm Sat 9 Feb 13

Sympathy and condolences to his family.
Also much respect to them for the love, devotion, dignity and strength they have shown throught this little lads illness. RIP

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Skijumper says...
2:05pm Sat 9 Feb 13

Life at times is so unfair.Charlie,his family,his doctors/nurses and his thousands of friends gave their love and stayed with him until the very end.Your still here,were still here.We can no longer see or speak to each other but we will always feel your presence brave little soldier. R.I.P.

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Skijumper says...
5:27pm Sat 9 Feb 13

Charlie, your family, your doctors/nurses and your thousands of friends gave their love and stayed with you until the very end. Your still here, were still here and the love is still here. We can no longer see or speak to each other but we will always feel your presence like you will always feel ours. Brave little soldier. R.I.P.

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GGmommy says...
1:08pm Tue 12 Feb 13

Truly saddened to hear the news. Charlie has touched the hearts of so many people that never even had the chance to meet him. An amazing little star and a wonderfully supportive family. I hope that you are all able to pull some comfort from the thousands of people that are supporting you and thinking of and your brave little soul.

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