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| The mother of a British soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan has paid tribute to her "fun-loving son". | |
| Jordan Rossi, 22, of Baildon, West Yorkshire, died while on patrol in Helmand province on Saturday evening. | Jordan Rossi, 22, of Baildon, West Yorkshire, died while on patrol in Helmand province on Saturday evening. |
| His mother, Theresa, said: "He was a tremendous son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend. There will be a big void in all our lives". | |
| The sapper, from 38 Engineer Regiment, was the second British serviceman killed in two days near Sangin. | |
| Fusilier Petero "Pat" Suesue, 28, of Hounslow, west London, who served with the 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, died on Friday. | |
| 'Loved his job' | |
| Sapper Rossi, who was supporting the 2nd Battalion The Rifles, Battle Group, was killed the following evening while taking part in an operation to clear improvised explosive devices. | |
| He was evacuated to the field hospital but was later pronounced dead. | |
| Mrs Rossi said: "I have just lost my precious fun-loving son. He was doing a job he loved and was proud to be a soldier." | |
| A total of 161 UK service personnel have now been killed in Afghanistan since operations began in 2001. | A total of 161 UK service personnel have now been killed in Afghanistan since operations began in 2001. |