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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Aaliyah Rugg

Hundreds line the streets as 'Kirkby's own superman' laid to rest

Tributes were paid to Kirkby's very own Superman who will be "forever 4" as he was laid to rest today.

Lee-Joshua Hodgson lost his battle with a rare form of cancer aged four on June 26. Today, the whole community came out in force to pay their respects.

It was an emotional day for friends and family as they embraced one another and shared their memories of the young boy who touched the hearts of all in Kirkby and beyond. Even those who did not know the youngster directly, but have been moved by his journey, lined the streets.

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