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In Loving Memory of Darrell Jacques — Jadeyns 50km Challenge for Combat Stress

By Laura Mackin

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In Loving Memory of Darrell Jacques — Jadeyns 50km Challenge for Combat Stress

On the 5th of July 2025, our world changed forever when Darrell Jacques — a loving granda, a devoted father, a proud veteran, and the heart of our family — passed away suddenly. 
He was only 63.

Darrell was born on 7th September 1961 in England. He served many years in the army before moving to Northern Ireland with his partner, Tracy, where they went on to have their four sons: Scott, Jason, Myles and Ellis. 
He then went on to work with Corps Security, where he gave every ounce of effort and loyalty that he gave to everything else in life.
He lived simply and loved deeply. His family came first. Always.
He worked all week, worked Saturdays too, and still found his joy in the little things — sitting down to watch his beloved Leicester City play, spending time with his family and being the constant, quiet strength that held everyone together. 

For my daughters, Jadeyn (10) and Harley (8), he wasn’t just a granda — he was their world.

To everyone, Darrell was a true gentleman, to his grandaughters, he was their hero. For Tracy, he was her everything.

But even in the heartbreak, something beautiful happened.

A 10-Year-Old With a Big Heart and a Bold Plan

My daughter, Jadeyn, decided she wants to do something bold — something that shows her nanny, Tracy, that even though her granda isn’t here physically, his memory is not going anywhere. His love, his strength, and his legacy will carry on through us.

Darrell was a huge supporter of Combat Stress, the charity that helps veterans struggling with their mental health. It mattered to him. 

So now, it matters to us.
That’s why Jadeyn and I will be taking on a 50km walk/jog/run challenge in his honour.
It’s long.
It’s hard.
And that’s exactly the point.
Because the things that matter — the people that matter — are worth pushing for.
This is more than a challenge.
It’s a statement.
A promise.
A tribute.
From a granddaughter who adored her granda.
From a family who will carry his memory for the rest of our lives.

Why We’re Asking for Your Support
Every donation, big or small, helps support the veterans Darrell cared so deeply about. And it shows one little girl that her effort and her grief can be turned into something powerful — something that helps others, just as her granda always did.
We’ll walk every mile with him in our hearts.
Thank you for reading our story.
Thank you for helping us honour him.
And thank you for supporting Combat Stress, a charity that meant so much to Darrell.

In his memory,
For his legacy,

With all our love —
Jadeyn & Laura

In Loving Memory of Darrell Jacques — Jadeyns 50km Challenge for Combat Stress

In Loving Memory of Darrell Jacques — Jadeyns 50km Challenge for Combat Stress

This year, our family lost someone incredibly special — Darrell Jacques, a proud veteran, a loving granda, and the heart of our family. To honour his memory, my daughter Jadeyn (10) and I are taking on a 50km walk/jog/run in support of Combat Stress, a charity he cared deeply about. This challenge is Jadeyn’s way of showing her nanny, Tracy, that even though her granda is no longer here, his memory and legacy will carry on. We’re doing this with love, pride, and every step taken for him.

The walk will take place in Wallace Park, Lisburn, on the 16th of January 2026.
It’s a peaceful, open route that’s meaningful to our family, and it gives Jadeyn the perfect place to complete her challenge in memory of her granda. We’ll be starting at the main gates and following the loop through the park, keeping it safe and accessible for anyone who wants to join us on the day or simply send their support from afar.

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