AS a family we would like to say, through the Crediton Courier, a wholehearted thank you, to the businesses, traders and people of Crediton, for their unwavering support after the burning of our son Jamie's wreath, amongst others, at the War Memorial. I am sure that people, young and old, were dismayed by this act of malicious vandalism. Unfortunately I am a realist, and believe that the youths that committed this act will never be adult enough to admit to it. It was heart-warming and reassuring to sense the palpable feeling of empathy shown towards the family at this distressing time. The overall support shown from the community and from Jamie's Regiment is very comforting. Becky Collins should be extremely proud; she has done a very noble thing raising money for charity. Half of the money raised will be going to SSAFA, who support bereaved forces' families as well as serving forces and ex forces personnel, and the other half to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. The £500 raised is a substantial amount. Well done, Becky! We would like to say "thank you" to those who contributed to the lovely basket of flowers we received and also extend our personal thanks to Gillian Ponsford, Alan Quick and to Four Seasons. Stewart, Alison and Rory Fleming Crediton • Becky Collins would like to thank those individuals and businesses which made the donations. They include: Oliver's Bakery, Once Read, Cartoonz, ladies from the Red Cross shop, Crediton Card Centre, Grape and Grain, R&Gs/Good Luck tattoo, Crediton Pet Shop, Sarah's Barbers, Evans Newsagents, Get Connected, The Green House, Bedford and Co, Vagabonds, Treloars, Olivia James, MW Solicitors, Haines Watts solicitors, Stapletons accountants, Fly Fishing Tackle, Crediton Coffee Company, Susan's Florists, Ashton's Coffee Lounge, Nails For You, Boka, A J Cox, Four Seasons, Ivory Secret, Hair and Beauty@No 97, Revive, MGB Garage, Warwick Photography, Mr Micawber's Vintage Furniture, In Stitches, Scuffle and Jones, A E Lee and members of the public including Gary Grant and other individuals who did not leave their names.