Mason Rist and Max Dixon: Families pay tributes to boys who died in South Bristol last month

The families of teenagers Mason Rist and Max Dixon, who died in Bristol last month, have paid tributes to the two boys.

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00:00 I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has been affected by Max

00:05 and Mason's death, from the people who looked after our boys, to the police, to the community

00:11 and everyone supporting us today. I can't find the right words and thank you just doesn't

00:16 seem good enough. Max and Mason were childhood friends with their whole lives ahead of them,

00:24 which was cruelly taken away from them. And I think one of these our family is suffering.

00:30 May both boys rest in peace. Thank you once again.

00:34 Just over three weeks ago, now, I lost my grandson Mason. He died along with his best

00:40 friend after being attacked outside his home. His death has had a profound effect on all

00:47 the family. We have been left in bits. He was 15 years old. No life should be ended

00:54 at that age. The support we've received from the community since his death has been incredible.

01:02 From kind words to acts of kindness, our neighbours have been there for us and I really can't

01:08 describe how much this has been appreciated. I'd like also to thank the police for everything

01:15 they have done. The family liaison officers were in constant contact with us in the days

01:22 that followed and continue to provide us with this support. The investigation team has also

01:28 been great and it is because of them people have been charged. So while we will never

01:35 get over Mason's death, myself and all of Mason's family want everyone who has supported

01:43 us to know how grateful we are. Thank you.