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Memorial service for fallen New Zealand soldiers

  • CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker's mother pays her respect during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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    Memorial Service For Fallen Soldiers

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker's mother pays her respect during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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  • CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Family members of Corporal Luke Tamatea pay their respect during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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    Memorial Service For Fallen Soldiers

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Family members of Corporal Luke Tamatea pay their respect during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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  • CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Family members of Corporal Luke Tamatea pay their respect during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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    Memorial Service For Fallen Soldiers

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Family members of Corporal Luke Tamatea pay their respect during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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  • CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Commanding Officer Major Craig Wilson pays his respect during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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    Memorial Service For Fallen Soldiers

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Commanding Officer Major Craig Wilson pays his respect during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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  • CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key attends the combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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    Memorial Service For Fallen Soldiers

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key attends the combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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  • CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key attends the combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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    Memorial Service For Fallen Soldiers

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key attends the combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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  • CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Prime Minister John Key during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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    Memorial Service For Fallen Soldiers

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Prime Minister John Key during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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  • CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Service cards are scene during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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    Memorial Service For Fallen Soldiers

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Service cards are scene during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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  • CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 23: Family members carry a photo of Lance Private Richard Harris at the Military ramp ceremony help for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris on August 23, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers where fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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    Fallen NZ Soldiers Farewelled In Military Ramp Ceremony

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 23: Family members carry a photo of Lance Private Richard Harris at the Military ramp ceremony help for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris on August 23, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers where fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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  • CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 23: All female pallbearers carry the coffin of Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker at the Military ramp ceremony held for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris on August 23, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers where fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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    Fallen NZ Soldiers Farewelled In Military Ramp Ceremony

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 23: All female pallbearers carry the coffin of Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker at the Military ramp ceremony held for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris on August 23, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers where fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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  • CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 23: All female pallbearers carry the coffin of Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker at the Military ramp ceremony held for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris on August 23, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers where fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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    Fallen NZ Soldiers Farewelled In Military Ramp Ceremony

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 23: All female pallbearers carry the coffin of Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker at the Military ramp ceremony held for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris on August 23, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers where fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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  • CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 23: Army pallbearers carry the coffin of Private Richard Harris at the Military ramp ceremony held for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris on August 23, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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    Fallen NZ Soldiers Farewelled In Military Ramp Ceremony

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 23: Army pallbearers carry the coffin of Private Richard Harris at the Military ramp ceremony held for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris on August 23, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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  • BAGRAM, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 21: In this handout image provided by The New Zealand Defence Force, U.S. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Martin Dempsey (R) and COMISAF General John Allen (2md L) pay their respect during a ramp ceremony for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Bagram Air Base on August 21, 2012 in Bagram, Afghanistan. The three New Zealand soldiers where killed in Afghanistan on August 19 after their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. (Photo by The New Zealand Defence Force via Getty Images)
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    New Zealand's Fallen Soldiers Farewelled From Afghanistan

    BAGRAM, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 21: In this handout image provided by The New Zealand Defence Force, U.S. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Martin Dempsey (R) and COMISAF General John Allen (2md L) pay their respect during a ramp ceremony for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Bagram Air Base on August 21, 2012 in Bagram, Afghanistan. The three New Zealand soldiers where killed in Afghanistan on August 19 after their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. (Photo by The New Zealand Defence Force via Getty Images)
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  • BAGRAM, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 21: In this handout image provided by The New Zealand Defence Force, New Zealand soldiers pay their respect during a ramp ceremony for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Bagram Air Base on August 21, 2012 in Bagram, Afghanistan. The three New Zealand soldiers where killed in Afghanistan on August 19 after their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. (Photo by The New Zealand Defence Force via Getty Images)
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    New Zealand's Fallen Soldiers Farewelled From Afghanistan

    BAGRAM, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 21: In this handout image provided by The New Zealand Defence Force, New Zealand soldiers pay their respect during a ramp ceremony for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Bagram Air Base on August 21, 2012 in Bagram, Afghanistan. The three New Zealand soldiers where killed in Afghanistan on August 19 after their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. (Photo by The New Zealand Defence Force via Getty Images)
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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker's mother pays her respect during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Family members of Corporal Luke Tamatea pay their respect during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Family members of Corporal Luke Tamatea pay their respect during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Commanding Officer Major Craig Wilson pays his respect during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key attends the combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key attends the combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Prime Minister John Key during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 25: Service cards are scene during a combined memorial service for fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Burnham Military Camp on August 25, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 23: Family members carry a photo of Lance Private Richard Harris at the Military ramp ceremony help for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris on August 23, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers where fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 23: All female pallbearers carry the coffin of Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker at the Military ramp ceremony held for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris on August 23, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers where fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 23: All female pallbearers carry the coffin of Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker at the Military ramp ceremony held for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris on August 23, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers where fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 23: Army pallbearers carry the coffin of Private Richard Harris at the Military ramp ceremony held for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris on August 23, 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
BAGRAM, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 21: In this handout image provided by The New Zealand Defence Force, U.S. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Martin Dempsey (R) and COMISAF General John Allen (2md L) pay their respect during a ramp ceremony for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Bagram Air Base on August 21, 2012 in Bagram, Afghanistan. The three New Zealand soldiers where killed in Afghanistan on August 19 after their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. (Photo by The New Zealand Defence Force via Getty Images)
BAGRAM, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 21: In this handout image provided by The New Zealand Defence Force, New Zealand soldiers pay their respect during a ramp ceremony for Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Bagram Air Base on August 21, 2012 in Bagram, Afghanistan. The three New Zealand soldiers where killed in Afghanistan on August 19 after their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. (Photo by The New Zealand Defence Force via Getty Images)

People pay respect to fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris. The three fallen New Zealand soldiers were fatally wounded in action on August 4, 2012, in the Bayman Province in Afghanistan.