THE father of Kayden Moy says his family were handed their own life sentence when his son was murdered.
Paul Moy made the comments outside the High Court in Glasgow after three teenagers were locked up for the assault and fatal stabbing of Kayden at Irvine Beach in May last year.
Cole Turley, 18, Jay Stewart, 19 and a 15-year-old boy were each given a life sentence.
Turley and Stewart will serve a minimum of 16 years while the 15-year-old was sentenced to at 14 years before he will be eligible for parole.
Mr Moy was supported by friends and family behind him as he addressed the media.
He said: "Today, the three boys responsible for taking our son Kayden's life have finally been sentenced.
"While today's outcome brings a measure of justice, it does not bring our son back.
"Kayden was more than a name in a courtroom or a headline in the news. He was our son. He was much loved beyond words and had his whole life ahead of him.
"Every birthday, every family gathering and every milestone from now on will be a reminder that he should be here with us.
"That is the life sentence which our family has been given."
Mr Moy says the consequences of the attack will live with his family for the rest of their lives.
He added: "The choices made that day have had devastated our family forever. It is a clear message that violence has clear devastating consequences. One moment of violence has destroyed many lives.
"No family should have to endure the pain that we now live with every day.
"We want to thank the police, the prosecution, and everyone who worked so hard to get justice for Kayden.
"We are also deeply grateful to our family, friends and the wider community who steered us through this nightmare.
"Your support carried us through our darkest days.
"More importantly, we want people to remember Kayden not for how he died but for how he lived. He will always be our son, he will always be loved and missed.
"His name will never be forgotten and we will continue to speak about him for the rest of our lives."
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