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Article: 'He lost life training for the job he loved' ; A serving Brigadier has paid tribute to his Royal Marine son killed in a training accident.
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- Plymouth Evening Herald, The
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- July 26, 2008
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A serving Brigadier has paid tribute to his Royal Marine son
killed in a training accident.
In a moving tribute to 23-year-old Jamie Hutton, Brig. Jim Hutton
yesterday addressed a packed funeral at St Andrew's Church, saying:
"Thank you for your love, son; you have gone away, but we will never
forget you."
Hundreds gathered at the tearful but touching full military
funeral of the Royal Marine, who was based at 42 Commando in
Bickleigh. At least 200 marines from his unit attended, as well as
countless other friends and military top brass.
As the hearse carrying the body of Mne Hutton arrived at the
church, a silence fell over Royal Parade.
Dozens of members of the public stood and watched as ...