In memory of James Harlow

By Mary And Gene Harlow

I am fundraising in honour of a loved one

I wanted to honour and celebrate someone special by raising funds for Hear and Say—an organisation that supports people of all ages to hear, listen and speak.

Please help me support their life-changing work by giving whatever you can. The more people who know about Hear and Say, the bigger the impact they can have for Queenslanders impacted by hearing loss—so please share this page with your friends and family.

Thank you so much for your generosity and support.

My Updates

James Harlow bio

Thursday 26th Jun
James attended Hear and Say 1992-2025 including attending playgroup, speech therapy, and audiology.   

A tragic car accident on the 19th June 2025 but we are grateful to have had 34 years with this incredible kind man - he will not be forgotten.

Recently James told his family a current Hear and Say child and mother jumped into his uber - and how he was delighted to meet them. It was the highlight of that month seeing a beautiful young child being helped by Hear and Say.

The Harlow family would like to thank the staff and parents at Hear and Say, for their hard work and support.  James had exceptional professional help and the parent group - all played an important part in James’ journey. 

James made frequent comments about the importance of being kind - always.  

Thank you to my Sponsors

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The Morelands

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Angus Morris

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Your Family In The Uk

With our love and prayers, from all your UK family,

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Anastasia & Mark Strong

Our deepest condolences Mary, Gene and family. James was a beautiful soul and his legacy will live on. May God be with you as you grieve for your precious son. Much love, Mark, Anastasia, Maria and Nick ❤️

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Curran

Our heartfelt condolences Mary and Gene on your tragic loss! Pleased to contribute to this worthy organisation in James memory

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Carla Ferrari

In memory of James, another beautiful soul taken too soon. With heartfelt condolences and much love to you all Harlow's ❤️ May James fly high and watch over you all 🙏🏽

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Cath Crocker

Dear Mary and Gene. I will never forget James ❤️. He will always be in heart. He was and will always be an inspiration to all us who knew him. Determined and passionate.

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Anonymous

I will always remember James and his determination to be his best at everything he did. He was such an amazing dancer but an ever better person. He was always so kind to me and to everyone around him.

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French Family

Arms around you.

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Sarah Clough

Our thoughts and love are with you all. The Clough Family

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Ian & Jill Rogers

Our heartfelt condolences too you all at this awful time. Thankyou Mary for showing me your amazing strength and grace over the last few years. Hugs always from the Rogers family

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Justin & Gloria Sherlock

Love Justin & Gloria Sherlock and boys

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Jo Mcconnell In Honour

In honour of the wonderful James Harlow, RIP sweetheart. Lots of love to you Mary, & your family, thinking of you all💐💙

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Macario Manis

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Mary Harper

Dear friends, Mary Ann and Gene…..in honour of your beautiful boy James…..our thoughts are with you all 💜🩷

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Anonymous

For beautiful James and his beautiful family. ❤️ Always remember the mud crab who gave its life in the name of listening and spoken language

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Joanne Chippendale

Such a beautiful way to honour your darling son James. Our love and thoughts are with you all at this extremely heartbreaking time. Russ and Jo

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Carmel Lui

With my deepest sympathy Mary. Take care, grieve for a very long time. We are shocked and send our love.

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The Breene Family

Dear Mary, Gene and all the family So sorry to hear about James. May his memory live in on with all of you and with the wonderful work of Hear and Say You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of love Mark Helene Jim and Ted Breene

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Catherine Goldsworthy

A privilege to donate to this wonderful organisation in honour of your beautiful Son.

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Diana Gillies

Heartfelt condolences to all the Harlow family, a dreadful loss. Sending all our love and prayers, Diana Gillies and Paul Laxon

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Anonymous

Hold on to the happy memories you all have . Our deepest sympathy. 🩵

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Janice Kreger

So very sorry on the loss of your beautiful boy James.

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Stephanie And Eddy Hodgson

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sending much love xx

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Isabell Brunmayr

I am so very sorry for your loss.

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Jj & Allie

In memory of James ❤️

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Wikman Family

In loving memory of James

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Taine Clark

In loving memory of James. Deepest condolences, thinking of you all.

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John And Sandra Colley

Dear Gene and Mary so sorry to hear of James tragic death. Life was not easy for him but he kept trying always. May God comfort you all now and in the days ahead. May he rest in peace, John and Sandra Colley

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Virginia And Tim

Gene and Mary. Thinking of you and your family at such a sad time. With love.

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Carrigan Family

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Sannie Dragani

I’ll never forget your beautiful boy Mary and Gene. Love always and rest peacefully James. San xx

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Henry And Katie

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Rem Bruijn

I am so very saddened by the loss of James. From the first time I met him, I could say what a lovely kind, gentle person he was. My heart goes out to all the Harlow family. I wish you strength and love.

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Anonymous

Sorry for your loss.

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Shirley Bosa

In memory of James. May he rest in peace 💙

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Lawrence

Gene and Mary, We are here with you in this difficult time and ready to support you and the family however we can. Love Lawrence and Andrea

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Margaret Simon

Deepest condolences and love

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Anonymous

All my love and prayers So so sorry this has happened Thinking of you all

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Manis Famiky

Much love Sofia, Michael, Macario, Sonia & Maria xxxxx

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Lisa, Damian And Liam Prineas

Sincere condolences on the sudden passing of James. We remember him well. Thinking of you and your family at this time and sending much love.

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Paul And Amanda

Dear Mary and Gene our thoughts are with you and the family. I know that the loving and happy memories of James will eventually soothe your broken hearts while this time is for you to grieve and honour the loss of a very special young man.

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Nicola Fallon

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Cody & Will

A wonderful cause. Thinking of you all.

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Russell, Nicki, Jackson, Kobi & Joe

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Sue And Gary Oconnor

Thinking of you all, so incredibly sad. Love and Hugs Sue and Gary 💔

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Anonymous

James demonstrated excellence in photography in both school assessments and as a hobby post school. He had a good eye for detail and understood the way correct exposure, clarity of imagery, and how lighting should be considered. Just so talented !

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Maryann Loneragan

Dear Mary, Gene and family, Deepest sympathy and love. May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort ♥️

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Gavin Knight

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Louise Mike Matthew And Courtney Pope

Love and prayers as you navigate this sad loss of your beloved James.

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Katye Hives

I have very fond memories of teenage James as one of the most charming, well-mannered and engaging young people I have encountered. Always a twinkle in his eye. Always interesting conversation. He definitely enriched the lives of those who spent time with him, including mine.

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Deb & John Moloney

In loving memory of your beautiful son James, taken too soon. Forever 34.❤️ Thinking of you all & sending our love & prayers. xx

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Anonymous

I remember great times at dancing. Especially filming the ad for Hear and Say many years ago. James was a beautiful funny cheeky boy. So kind and genuine. A terrible loss. I’ll remember the time I knew him for the rest of my life.

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Clark-ryan Family

Our deepest sympathy Such an inspirational young man We remember well the good times rowing in the water. Hugs Clark-Ryan family

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Kent & Kylie Mcdonald

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Sarah Howard

Thinking of you and your family, Mary.

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Cindy Kovac

Wonderful legacy for James. Big love to your family - James was such a kind funny young man. Thinking of you all in this heartbreaking time. ♥️

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Madelein Lindeque

Keeping you and your family in my prayers Mary, I’m so very sorry to hear about your son!

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Dan Hamid

You are much loved Mary by the library and information community. Our hearts go out to you and the family.

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Vivienne Paige

Dearest Mary and family Sending love and heartfelt sympathy to you all for your heartbreaking loss 💙

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Julia Kreger

In memory of James. Thinking of him, and of you Mary, and family. Lots of love to you all.

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Ita Darmawan

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Steven And Bek Dalamaras

In loving memory of our friend, James.

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Anonymous

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Jo Chadwick

Dear Mary and family, in loving memory of your beautiful son, James. Sincere condolences on your immense loss. Thinking of you xx

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Cathy Holland

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Anonymous

What a heartbreaking loss. Though I only knew James when he was a beautiful young energetic boy, I have such fond and lasting memories of him. My heart goes out to Mary and Gene and his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. I'm sending all my love and deepest condolences.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

Rest in Peace James. Your gentle soul will be missed.

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Marlise And Catherine Newell

Sending you our deepest sympathies for the tragic loss of James. He will forever be remembered as a beautiful kind soul with a love of dance and music and his self determination was an inspiration to all.

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Jenny Orton

In honour of my eldest grandson, James Harlow - I will miss you my darling boy, Grandma

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Leesa L

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Eileen Duncan

Dear Mary - withe all our thoughts and prayers. This a great cause to remember James, your beautiful, intelligent and sensitive son. With love Eileen xxx

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Emma Harper

In honour of James, a beautiful and kind soul taken too soon. Always in our hearts, sending so much love to you all ❤️

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Robert Harrison

Our deepest condolences to the Harlow and Orton families. We grieve and are brokenhearted for your loss and pray with and for you all. Love from the Harrison family. 😢🙏

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Kate Bauert

In honour of you James. You'll always hold a special place in my heart.

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Felicity Bryan

Dear Mary, I am so very sorry to hear of your devastating loss. James was a absolutely lovely person and I send very much love to you and your family xx

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Katie Hodgson

Thinking of you and your family x

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Anonymous

Sending love and prayers,

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Rebecca S

Our thoughts are with you, Mary and family x

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Bajic Family

"Our hearts breaks for you all in this unimaginable loss. We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers. Your beautiful son will never be forgotten—his light and spirit will live on in all who knew him. We are sending you all our love and sympathy. Fly high darling James you will always have a seat at the table . Love Bajic Family 🕊️🙏🕯️✝️

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Bianchi Family

Eternal be his memory and may his legacy live on for Hear and Say.

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Anne-marie O’neil

Sending you love and courage at this very difficult time. James was a gift to our Irish dancing school & community. His determination and self belief at such a young age was inspiring. Love and Hugs to you all. A precious soul gone to soon

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Anonymous

Deepest condolences for the loss of James. He was an inspirational young man who will be missed sorely.

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Aunty Doreen & Kim

Our love and prayers are with you all 💞

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Rhonda Fowler

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Sara Graham

So sad to hear this news. What a lovely and kind young man he was. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. From your Donaldson St neighbours - Sara, Andrew and Alex.

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Matthews Carolyn

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Jodie

Sending you lots of love xoxox

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Anonymous

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Carmen Young

Heart broken for your loss. James and Ricky shared a wonderful friendship in their early years of primary school. Treasured memories of our family times together. Remembered with happiness. ❤️

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Sarah Matthews

For James 🤍

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Lauren G

Incredibly sad news about the passing of James. Sending lots of love to the Harlow family and close friends.

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Jenna

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.

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Anonymous

I remember seeing James photo on the 2002 Australian Design Awards website to outline medical grade interconnections. He was always happy to proudly show his speech processor and coil.

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Melanie Myers

With love to all the family x

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Candice Aversa

Thinking of you both in this very sad time . Lots of love from all of our family xxxx

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Maria Desses

Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏 ♥️

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Jonathan Matthews

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Marion Bell

Heartfelt condolences.

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Anonymous

James was so gentle and kind - always gave people time at the Coles checkout when he worked there. All the oldies would flock to his checkout - he really listened to them and gave them respect and kindness.

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Vicky Vergados

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. God bless you all and Light his way. As friends of Anastasia & Mark Strong, & having seen her post on Facebook, we understand yours was a beautiful young man & you are in our prayers. God bless you all.

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Anonymous

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Lizz

In memory of James.

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Anonymous

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Jane Arkinstall

Dear Mary, Gene and family, sending our deepest condolences to you for the loss of your dear son James.

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Fiona Hendy

Remembering Morgan's surgery buddy and two kids with bandaged heads pushing their drips around the ward! So sorry for your loss.

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Leigh Raymond

Met James at my brother's wedding. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thanks for your generosity in supporting Hear and Say during a difficult time.

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Anonymous

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Sam Bosa

All the love.

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Stephanie Bradbury

Dear Mary, My deepest condolences to you and your family. I am thinking of you.

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Allan Finn