In pictures: Family and well-wishers say emotional goodbye to brave South Shields baby Carter Cookson

By Ross Robertson

Published 31st Jan 2019, 13:58 GMT

Updated 31st Jan 2019, 14:33 GMT

Family, friends and well-wishers have bid an emotional final farewell to brave baby Carter Cookson.

The funeral of the brave little lad who lost his fight for life earlier this month took place today in South Shields. His parents, who had already suffered so much heartbreak over their first son Charlie, had asked for people to wear a splash of blue in tribute to Carter.

Carter Cookson

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Carter Cookson's dad, Chris.

placeholder image — Carter Cookson's dad, Chris.

Emotional messages were left by those remembering Carter

placeholder image — Emotional messages were left by those remembering Carter

Carter's family, their friends, and others attending had been asked to wear a splash of blue

placeholder image — Carter's family, their friends, and others attending had been asked to wear a splash of blue

"I will love you forever"

placeholder image — "I will love you forever"

Hundreds turned out for Carter's funeral

placeholder image — Hundreds turned out for Carter's funeral

"Sleep tight, angel"

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"Our beautiful nephew"

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"You're changing the world, just like your big brother"

placeholder image — "You're changing the world, just like your big brother"

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