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Hundreds turn out for funeral of tragic teen Kayden Moy after ‘stabbing' at Scots beach
Many struggled to hold back tears as they watched the 16-year-old's younger brother bravely carrying his coffin
LAID TO REST Hundreds turn out for funeral of tragic teen Kayden Moy after 'stabbing' at Scots beach
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TRAGIC beach teen Kayden Moy was laid to rest today in a touching ceremony which saw his younger brother bravely carrying his coffin.
Hundreds of mourners turned out to pay their respects to the 16-year-old who was allegedly stabbed to death at Irvine Beach, Ayrshire, in May.
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Kayden's former football team, Busby AFC, paid tribute to Kayden, remembering him as "kind, funny and full of life"
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Kayden's dad Paul paid tribute to his eldest son
Many struggled to hold back tears as they watched a bagpiper lead the procession just five days after what should have been his 17th birthday.
The coffin was carried by Kayden's 11-year-old brother as they entered Linn Crematorium in Glasgow.
People, including school pals, childhood friends, family, football mates and more looked sombre as they still struggled to come to terms with the teenager's death.
Kayden's favourite song Pump Up The Jam played as people entered the crematorium, a fitting tribute to the fun-loving nature and a reminder of the vibrant life cruelly cut short.
Following the crematorium, mourners before moving on to Philipshill Cemetery in the teenager's hometown of East Kilbride.
Kayden's former football team, Busby AFC, paid tribute to Kayden, remembering him as "kind, funny and full of life".
They said: "Today, we said our final goodbyes to Kayden Moy.
"The turnout was truly incredible, a powerful reminder of just how many lives he touched.
"So many came to show their love, share memories, and stand together in honour of someone who meant so much to so many.
"Kayden, you were one of a kind. Kind, funny, full of life, and taken far too soon. We'll never forget you, and we'll carry your memory with us always.
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"Rest peacefully, Kayden."
The teenager's birthday fell on Sunday, June 15, which was also Father's Day.
Kayden's dad Paul poignantly paid tribute to his son on Facebook, saying: "Happy birthday my boy, Kayden Moy - love you, dad."
Kayden died following an alleged stabbing on Irvine beach on May 17.
Three teenagers have been arrested following the death.
Two 17-year-olds were charged with his murder, and a 14-year-old has been charged in connection with the death.
