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21/08/2014
Funeral Held For MN17 Crash Victim Liam Sweeney
A funeral service has been held in Newcastle for Liam Sweeney, a victim of the MH17 air disaster.
Mr Sweeney and John Alder (63) were killed in the plane crash in Ukraine on 17th July.
Family and friend's gathered at St Mary's Cathedral, where Mr Sweeney was described as a "family man and a gentle giant".
According to reports, Newcastle United Manager Alan Pardew and team captain Fabricio Coloccini attended the service of the "devoted" fan, and a Newcastle scarf and shirt were displayed on the coffin.
Mr Sweeney and Mr Alder had been travelling to watch the club on a pre-season tour of New Zealand.
(MH/CD)
Mr Sweeney and John Alder (63) were killed in the plane crash in Ukraine on 17th July.
Family and friend's gathered at St Mary's Cathedral, where Mr Sweeney was described as a "family man and a gentle giant".
According to reports, Newcastle United Manager Alan Pardew and team captain Fabricio Coloccini attended the service of the "devoted" fan, and a Newcastle scarf and shirt were displayed on the coffin.
Mr Sweeney and Mr Alder had been travelling to watch the club on a pre-season tour of New Zealand.
(MH/CD)
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