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| The funeral is taking place of a teenage soldier who was killed in a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan. | The funeral is taking place of a teenage soldier who was killed in a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan. |
| Nathan Cuthbertson, of Tunstall, Sunderland died along with two other colleagues while on foot patrol in the Helmand Province on 8 June. | Nathan Cuthbertson, of Tunstall, Sunderland died along with two other colleagues while on foot patrol in the Helmand Province on 8 June. |
| The 19-year-old, from the 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment, became the 98th soldier to die in the country. | The 19-year-old, from the 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment, became the 98th soldier to die in the country. |
| He was being buried at Monkwearmouth Cemetery after a full military funeral at Sunderland Minster on Friday. | |
| He leaves behind parents Tom and Carla, and brothers Connan, 15, and Blaine, 14. | He leaves behind parents Tom and Carla, and brothers Connan, 15, and Blaine, 14. |
| Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral and a screen was installed outside the Minster for well-wishers to follow the service. | |
| Nathan Cuthbertson was described as an "excellent soldier and man" | |
| Pte Cuthbertson died along with colleagues Private Daniel Gamble and Private Charles Murray, when a lone insurgent detonated an explosive device as they returned to base. | Pte Cuthbertson died along with colleagues Private Daniel Gamble and Private Charles Murray, when a lone insurgent detonated an explosive device as they returned to base. |
| The soldier fulfilled his childhood dream by "following in his father's footsteps" and becoming a gunner for the Parachute Regiment, his parents said. | The soldier fulfilled his childhood dream by "following in his father's footsteps" and becoming a gunner for the Parachute Regiment, his parents said. |
| A family statement said: "He died a hero, doing a job he loved amongst his friends. Nathan had a real passion for life - he always had a smile and was quick to make friends. | A family statement said: "He died a hero, doing a job he loved amongst his friends. Nathan had a real passion for life - he always had a smile and was quick to make friends. |
| "A dearly loved and devoted son, brother, grandson and friend to all who had the privilege of meeting him, his death will leave a massive hole in all of our lives. We will not forget him." | "A dearly loved and devoted son, brother, grandson and friend to all who had the privilege of meeting him, his death will leave a massive hole in all of our lives. We will not forget him." |
| The soldier had been fast-tracked since beginning his military career at 16 after leaving St Aidan's School. | The soldier had been fast-tracked since beginning his military career at 16 after leaving St Aidan's School. |