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Article: Family pay tribute to Sam leeson at funeral
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- Citizen Gloucestershire, The
- Article date:
- June 25, 2008
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Hundreds gathered together to celebrate the life of teenager Sam
Leeson yesterday.
The sounds of weeping filled the air as the white coffin -
decorated with a floral display that spelled out 'Sam' - was carried
in by Sam's dad, Chris.
Sam, of Tredworth, was found hanged in his bedroom on June 5.
His family believe the popular Year Nine pupil, who attended Severn
Vale School, had been the victim of online and verbal bullying about
his alternative dress sense and love of Emo music.
The music he was so passionate about played a central role in the
service.
As mourners took their seats they were played Number One by Jont -
one of Sam's favourite songs.
This was followed by a tribute from Sam's ...