SEVERAL Saints players stood side by side as they formed a guard of honour as Harrison Ledsham's white coffin was carried out of church.
His funeral which was held at St Mark's Church on West End Road in Haydock was packed with mourners in a moving service which paid tribute to the former Haydock High pupil who died following a battle against bone cancer.
Family friends and teachers recalled a "brave and talented boy" who faced each challenge with his characteristic smile.
And Harrison's sporting heroes who he had grown close to throughout his illness, lined up outside the church to bid a final farewell to their 'little Saint'.
Below are a selection of photographs from his funeral last Saturday.
Hundreds attended the 12-year-old's funeral.
Mourners spilled out on to the streets.
There were many touching floral tributes.
Mourners enter the church.
There were several wreaths placed in the hearse
Harrison's beloved Saints sent their own floral tribute
On an emotional day people paid tribute to a "courageous boy"
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