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Dozens of colourful balloons were sent into the sky by the family and friends of Max Dixon and Mason Rist [BBC] ...

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Balloons brightened the skies above Bristol on Sunday as people gathered to celebrate ... On Saturday, trees were planted in memory of Max and Mason, and their school, Oasis Academy, also paid tribute ...

Balloons brightened the skies above Bristol ... Nikki Knight, told the BBC. "It's still fresh, something you never get over," she said. "Unfortunately, the incident was outside my house ...

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