Aitezaz Hassan died stopping a suicide bomber who tried to attack his school in northwestern Pakistan.<br/> <br />The army paid tribute at his grave on Saturday (January 11).<br/> <br />The prime minister's office said the 15-year-old had been recommended for a national award called the Star of Bravery.<br/> <br />Hassan tackled a bomber who had explosives tucked under a school uniform. The bomb detonated and killed them both, but no other students or school staff died.<br/> <br />Hassan's father thanked God, and said he is very happy about the martyrdom of his son. An official designation as martyr could bring financial relief to his family.<br/> <br />The boy was in ninth grade. His classmates also visited his grave.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Urdu) ASAD RAZA, CLASS FELLOW OF AITEZAZ HASSAN, SCHOOLBOY WHO DIED STOPPING A SUICIDE BOMBER FROM ATTACKING HIS SCHOOL, SAYING:<br/> <br />"He had a very cordial relation with everyone. He was a very good and intelligent student of our school. We are very proud of his martyrdom, b
