Families pay tribute to Mason Rist and Max Dixon after Bristol attack
The two teenagers died following an attack last month in Knowle West
Last updated 22nd Feb 2024
Avon and Somerset Police have this afternoon shared the tributes of two family members of the teenagers who died in an attack in Bristol last month.
15-year-old Mason Rist, and Max Dixon, who was 16, were killed after being attacked back on the 27th of January - with their families calling them 'kind', 'loyal', and 'loved'.
'Our dearest Mason'
Mason’s family said: “Our dearest Mason, loved by many, a precious son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
“There are not enough words to describe the pain we are feeling as a family.
“A kind, gentle soul who loved his PlayStation and Liverpool Football Club.
“He had his whole life ahead of him, with plans to start college later in the year with his place secured, something which was cruelly taken from him.
“We have found some comfort in the knowledge that you left this world with your best friend, Max. You will now be together forever. Also back with your dad.
“We will all miss you forever, until we meet again. We all love you so much. YNWA.”
Mason Rist and Max Dixon
Mason Rist with his grandmother Gail, his mum and dad and with his mother Nikki and cousin Tyler.
Kayleigh, Max, Leanne, Jade and Jasmine.
Mason when growing up with his sister Chloe and brother Ross.
Max Dixon with his mother Leanne.
'My beautiful brown eyed boy'
Max’s mum Leanne Ekland, sisters Jade Dixon, Kayleigh Dixon and Jasmine Dixon, and mum’s partner Trevor Silk said: “My beautiful brown eyed boy, you were my surprise baby, surprise boy, you were nameless for a week as I thought you were going to be a girl but Max you were so loved, you brought so much happiness to our lives.
“You were respectful, fun, cheeky, you were a mummy’s boy!
“You were a loyal friend, kind grandchild, loving nephew, annoying brother to your sisters and a loving son.
“The world is worse off not having you in it.
“Thanking everyone for the support for Max and Mason, it’s been overwhelming.
“Everyone will miss that cheeky grin of yours.”
Seven people have been charged, five with murder, in connection with the two boys’ deaths and all have been remanded into custody.
Legal proceedings are ongoing and therefore is is vital that no commentary or material is published that could be prejudicial and impact on future court hearings.