THE PARENTS of a man stabbed to death in Brentford this week paid tribute to their 'kind and generous' son after his killers were jailed for a total of 33 years.

Stephen Ramsey, of Ealing Road, Brentford, was knifed 12 times in the early hours of November 28 last year before being found dead outside the Royal Oak pub, in New Road, Brentford.

At the Old Bailey on Monday (May 23), Ricky Fogden was ordered to serve a minimum of 24 years behind bars for his murder.

The 28-year-old, of The Vale, Acton, was also sentenced to eight years, to run concurrently, for GBH against Mr Ramsey's friend Scott Jennings.

Paul Moles, 32, of Layton Road, Brentford, was jailed for nine years for the manslaughter of Mr Ramsey and three years, to run concurrently, for unlawfully wounding Mr Jennings.

The pair both, who both denied the charges, had been convicted at the court last Friday (May 20).

Stephen's parents Sandra and Bob Ramsey told the Chronicle they were happy with the sentence.

"It won't bring Stephen back but it gives us a little bit of justice," they said.

"The police have been marvellous and we've had so much support from Stephen's many friends over the last six months."

Stephen was a keen fisherman and loved travelling. He had been planning to return to Thailand, which he had visited earlier that year with his uncle.

His family said the 33-year-old former Isleworth & Syon School pupil had a wicked sense of humour and was also an excellent cook.

They told how, shortly before his death, he and Mr Jennings had started selling barbecued chicken to Brentford fans on match days.

"He was a loving son. He was kind, generous and helpful to everyone. He didn't have a bad bone in his body," they said.

"He just loved life. He was very outgoing and he was always there for his friends. He went to help a friend and this was what he got."

Stephen's family also told how he 'adored' his younger brother David, who has cerebral palsy.

The pair often used to go fishing or watch films together and David has built a moving memorial to his 'special brother' in the family garden.

Sandra and Bob Ramsey thanked the community for rallying around after the tragedy.

At the Princess Royal pub, where Stephen was a regular and had been drinking on the evening of his death, a signed 'Stephen Ramsey 33' Liverpool shirt adorns the far wall. His family also plan to install a memorial bench at the pub, which is less than 100 yards from their home.

At the nearby Royal Oak pub, outside which he was found dead, landlady Nicky McLean has installed a plaque to her 'close friend'. She said it was always getting dirty because people insisted on kissing it.

Friends of Stephen, including Mr Jennings, are taking part in a skydive in Peterborough on Saturday, May 28 to raise money for his family. Anyone who wishes to contribute can drop off payments at the Royal Oak.