Teen Dies Saving Classmates From Suicide Bomber

[Jefferson23]

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He was an average student from Hangu, a remote town in North Western Pakistan, but he has become a national hero.

Aitzaz Hasan, 14, stopped a suicide bomber from entering his school Monday and sacrificed his life to protect his fellow students.

"I saw Aitzaz trying to get hold of a guy and then there was a big explosion," said Habib Ali, who is a senior teacher at the school.

The target of the bomber was the morning assembly of approximately 450 students, Ali said.

"He was an average student, but was a bold child," the teacher said.

http://news.yahoo.com/teen-dies-saving-classmates-suicide-bomber-223018543--abc-news-topstories.html

[freshwest]

1. What a loss his life is. Perhaps his act will discourage other suicide bombers. RIP. n/t

[Jefferson23]

2. It's heartbreaking, all around. n/t

[Wilms]

3. ^