LEWISHAM: Mum's joy at posthumous nominations

A CAMERAMAN shot dead in the Gaza Strip has been nominated for two posthumous awards for his work.

James Miller, 34, was killed in May 2003 while making a documentary, Death in Gaza, about Palestinian children.

Following the film's premiere last year it has been nominated for best international current affairs film and camera operator of the year at the Royal Television Society awards, which are due to be announced on February 24.

His mother, Eileen, 65, headteacher of Our Lady of Grace School, Charlton Road, Charlton, says the nomination is marvellous.

She added: "To have his work appreciated is the best thing which can happen to his family. We're delighted."

The married father-of-two was shot in the neck while filming in the Rafah refugee camp in Gaza.

Mrs Miller said: "My son had been in 20 war zones. He was not a likely person to get unstuck by doing the wrong thing.

"He got shot in a calculated manner by an Israeli soldier who took 13 seconds to aim at him."

The family are still waiting for an official report by the Israelis into his death and want someone to take responsibility.

The documentary about two Palestinian boys was completed by reporter Saira Shah and has won numerous awards across the world.

Mr Miller went to Notre Dame Primary School, Eglington Road, Woolwich, from the age of seven to nine while his father, Colonel Geoffrey Miller, now 68, was posted with the army at Woolwich Barracks.

A previous winner of Emmys and Baftas, Mr Miller is survived by wife Sophy, 34, and their two children, Alexander, three, and one-year-old Lottie.

l Parents at Our Lady of Grace School have organised a benefit event at Charlton Athletic FC on February 26 to set up a trust fund for Mr Miller's children. Call 020 8858 2262 for details.