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UK NEWSMY BOY JUST WANTED TO BE A HERO...AND DO HIS BIT
Dedicated Samuel Bassett Wednesday November 11,2009 By Daily Express reporterTHE mother of a British soldier killed by an explosion in Afghanistan yesterday said he “just wanted to be a hero”.
Devastated mother-of-two Coline Bassett, 40, said Rifleman Samuel Bassett, 20, was witty, clever and “the man of the house” who “could have done so much more”. She called for an end to all conflict around the world and spoke of her support for Sam’s comrades left on the front line. “He just wanted to be a hero, he wanted to go over there and do his bit,” she said. “He just excelled and blossomed into the man he is now.” RELATED... TEARS FOR THE FALLEN ON THEIR JOURNEY HOME MOTHER ACCEPTS BROWN'S APOLOGY FOR LETTER 'INSULT' DISGUST AT BNP LEADER'S BID TO HIIJACK TRIBUTE TO TROOPS I'LL GIVE MEDALS BACK IF I DON'T GET HEATING MONEY Samuel, a soldier of 1 Platoon, 4th Battalion The Rifles, was serving as part of the 3 Rifles Battle Group. He was fatally injured by a bomb near Sangin, in northern Helmand province, on Sunday. He was conducting a routine patrol of the area to reassure the local population and comrades paid tribute to his dedication.
The Ministry of Defence said Rifleman Bassett completed his training in May and was deployed to Afghanistan only last month. 
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