The 12 boys who were rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand have paid tribute to the former Thai Navy SEAL who died during the rescue operation. <br /> Saman Guman lost his life just over a week ago while delivering oxygen tanks to the trapped group. <br />The tearful boys and their football coach were only told of the tragedy on Saturday, after doctors deemed they were strong enough to process the news. <br />They expressed their condolences by writing messages on a portrait of the former Navy SEAL.<br />The group are expected to be discharged from hospital on Thursday. <br />